Heritage and Traditions

Aboriginal Peoples

Brief history of today's Newfoundland and Labrador's four peoples of Aboriginal ancestry: the Inuit, the Innu, the Micmac and the Metis.

Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Beothucks or Red Indians: The Aboriginal Inhabitants of Newfoundland, The – Native Religions of Newfoundland and Labrador

This document gathers various disjointed and disconnected references to Beothucks that have appeared from time to time in print, arranges these in some sort of consecutive order, and relates the numerous traditions, anecdotes, etc.

Source: Memorial University of Newfoundland

Beothuks, The

Museum notes on the Beothuks Indians, written by Ralph T. Pastore from the Archaeology Unit at Memorial University of Newfoundland which traces their prehistoric ancestors and provides their historical background.

Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador

Beothuk, The – Canadian Confederation

This page presents briefly the story of the Beothuk, the inhabitants of Newfoundland at the time of John Cabot's arrival.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Boyd's Cove Beothuck Interpretation Centre – Provincial Historic Site

This page profiles what the Boyd's Cove Beothuck Interpretation Centre offers, and provides various information on hours of operations, contact information, etc.

Source: Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Burnside Heritage Foundation Inc.

The website provides information about historical and archaeological sites around Burnside, Newfoundland, where Aboriginal peoples lived more than 5000 years.

Dorset Eskimo Soapstone Quarry Site

This page profiles what the Dorset Eskimo Soapstone Quarry Site offers, and provides various information on hours of operations, contact information, etc.

Source: Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

Hunting Tools and Techniques; Food Preparation and Storage

Through images and descriptions, this page introduces the traditional hunting tools and techniques as well as the food preparation and storage methods of the Beothuk nation.

Source: Memorial University of Newfoundland

Inuit in Labrador

This page provides archaeological and historical information on Labrador Inuit tools and dwellings, as well as suggestions for further reading.

Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador

Mi'kmaq Celebrations

This website was created for the Mi'kmaq people of Newfoundland and Labrador to celebrate their distinctive culture as an Aboriginal people.

Mi'kmaq Spirit

This site was created in order to provide a reliable place to find accurate information about the Mi'kmaq people and their culture, their history, and their spirituality.

Nametau Innu: Memory and Knowledge of Nitassinan

Native Religions of Newfoundland and Labrador

Links to different Native religions in Newfoundland and Labrador : Religion of the Maritime Archaic Indians, Beothuk Religion, Labrador Métis Spirituality, Mi'kmaq Religion, Inuit Religion and Innu Religion.

Source: Memorial University of Newfoundland

Palaeoeskimo in Newfoundland and Labrador

Museum notes on the Palaeoeskimo in Newfoundland & Labrador, written by M.A.P. Renouf, which traces their prehistoric ancestors and provides their historical background.

Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Labrador Inuit Through the Moravian Eyes

This site provides information on the relationship between Moravian missionaries and the Inuit of Labrador.

Source: Government of Canada; Candian Heritage

Tipatshimuna – Innu Stories from the Land

This site allows visitors to discover the heritage and traditions of the Innu through their stories and material culture, and provides an exhibit gallery.

Virtual Museum of Labrador

This virtual museum provides visitors with a close look at the Labrador's past and present way of life and offers links to additional resources.

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