The review of how Innu children have been treated while in the province’s care begins today in Labrador.

The Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System was first announced six years ago by then-Premier Dwight Ball.

Public hearings will take place this week at the Mary May Healing Centre in Sheshatshiu, beginning this morning with traditional drumming and singing, followed by opening statements.

The first week will be live-streamed through the inquiry website, while subsequent community sittings will be recorded and made available after the fact.

The deaths of six Innu children are scheduled to be looked at in June, but already lawyers say that could be delayed due to scheduling issues.

The final report is due in October, but inquiry lawyers say they’ve already asked government for an extension.

The hearings will be overseen by three commissioners, including retired Provincial Court Judge James Igloliorte, former MUN school of social work professor Mike Devine, and former Innu Nation Grand Chief Anastasia Qupee.