Former MP Peter Penashue doesn't want fear of failure to hold his community back
For more than 30 years, Peter Penashue pushed Ottawa to properly recognize Labrador's Innu Nation. He was there for his community's move from Davis Inlet and went on to become Labrador's first Innu Member of Parliament. For his commitment to community, Penashue has received one of three leadership awards from the Innu Nteimun Music Festival.
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Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
In the news today: SUV attack victim recovering, Ontario to spend now, balance later
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CBC
26-04-2025
- CBC
Indigenous leaders remember Pope Francis as someone who 'gave voice to the voiceless'
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CBC
13-04-2025
- CBC
Former MP Peter Penashue doesn't want fear of failure to hold his community back
For more than 30 years, Peter Penashue pushed Ottawa to properly recognize Labrador's Innu Nation. He was there for his community's move from Davis Inlet and went on to become Labrador's first Innu Member of Parliament. For his commitment to community, Penashue has received one of three leadership awards from the Innu Nteimun Music Festival.
