Nitassinan
In today's world, Nitassinan has gained unprecedented relevance. Since its emergence, it has captured the attention and interest of countless individuals, becoming a recurring topic of conversation in all areas. Its impact has spread to all corners of the globe, arousing fervent interest and generating heated debates. Nitassinan has left an indelible mark on society, significantly influencing the way people perceive the world around them. In this article, we will explore the phenomenon of Nitassinan in depth, analyzing its origin, evolution and impact today.
| Innu, Ilnu / assi "person" / "land" | |
|---|---|
| Person | Innu / Ilnu |
| People | Innut / Innuat / Ilnuatsh |
| Language | Innu-aimun |
| Country | Nitassinan |
Nitassinan (Innu: ᓂᑕᔅᓯᓇᓐ) is the ancestral homeland of the Innu, an indigenous people of Eastern Quebec and Labrador, Canada. Nitassinan means "our land" in the Innu language. The territory covers the eastern portion of the Labrador peninsula.
The area was known as Markland in Greenlandic Norse, and its inhabitants were known as the Skræling.
References
- ^ Nitassinan: The Innu Struggle to Reclaim Their Homeland, Douglas & McIntyre, December 1991, 240pp, by Marie Wadden, ISBN 978-1-55365-731-6, (book link) Archived 2013-01-21 at archive.today, (retrieved 11/19/2012)
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