Who's Who - Polar Acronyms

In 1973, the Labrador Inuit Association (LIA) was formed to promote Inuit culture; improve the health and well-being of our people; protect our constitutional, democratic and human rights; and advance Labrador Inuit claims with Canada and Newfoundland to our land and to self-government. In 1977, the LIA began the long journey towards self-government by filing a statement of claim with the Government of Canada seeking rights to the land and sea ice in Northern Labrador.