Innu Nation files human rights complaint over inadequate school spending in Labrador

Innu organizations have come together to file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission regarding Innu education. (Sherry Vivian/CBC)

The Innu Nation and its joint education body have filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission, alleging that funding for education of Innu children in Labrador is inadequate. 

In a statement, the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, the Mushuau Innu First Nation and Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) assert that the funding for schools in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish “does not reflect the reality of delivering education in remote and semi-remote Innu communities in Labrador.”

The groups say Canada’s funding model is based on an