The Innu Nation has officially been given the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s follow-up report into the human rights of the Innu of Labrador.

The latest report, authored by Celeste McKay and Professor Don McRae, was officially given to Grand Chief Etienne Rich earlier today.

It’s the third such report to be written on the subject. The first was released in 1993, and the second in 2002.

The 70-page document touches on a wide range of subjects including racism and discrimination, healthcare, child and family services, education, and policing.

In total, five recommendations are made. They are calling on the federal government to:

• Commit to the conclusion of the Modern Treaty negotiations
• Take action to resolve critical gaps in services and ensure substantive equality
• Move quickly to complete negotiations on the decommissioning of the old village site on Iluikoyak island
• Support anti-racism measures to address systemic racism facing the Innu.As well, the province should give high priority to advancing the work of the anti-racism group
• They are calling on both the federal government and the province to ensure the timely launch of the inquiry into the treatment of Innu Children in Provincial Care

Grand Chief Rich says it’s very important that the recommendations are implemented and taken seriously.