Relocation of Mushuau Innu of Davis Inlet to Natuashish

The Mushuau Innu have been involved in all aspects of the relocation project. During initial talks with Government of Canada, the Mushuau Innu appointed Cajetan Rich and Joseph Mark Rich to represent them as Director General and Construction Manager respectively. Several Mushuau Innu have been engaged to work in various fields throughout the duration of project. The tendering requirements ensured that each contractor involved in the project included a component for Innu employment and training. At the peak of construction, approximately 70-80 Innu people were employed along with the other 225 non-Innu workers. These trades included laborers, heavy equipment operators, housekeeping, carpentry, electrician, mechanics and masonry.