Recordings

CONTENT WARNING:

The content in the recordings below may be difficult and/or triggering. If you or someone you know needs emotional assistance related to the topic(s) discussed, or the knowledge shared, healing and crisis help is available, as follows:

Natuashish Healing Lodge – (709) 478-2501

Mary May Healing Centre – (709) 497-8739

Mental Health & Addictions Counselling (Natuashish) – (709) 478-8834

Mental Health & Addictions Counselling (Sheshatshiu) – (709) 497-3628

Mental Health & Addictions Counselling (HVGB) – (709) 897-2343

RecordingDateDescriptionSpeaker(s)Witness
Mushuau Innu Timeline02/16/2023Formal Hearing- History of the InnuMary Jane Edmonds
Sheshatshiu Innu Timeline02/14/2023Formal Hearing- History of the InnuAnnie Picard & Germaine BenuenAnnie Picard
Inquiry Update from Commissioners Devine and Qupee11/04/2024Inquiry Update from Commissioners Devine and QupeeCommissioners Dr. Mike Devine and Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Prayer - SheshatshiuTshaukuesh Elizabeth Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening PrayerTshaukuesh Elizabeth Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - SheshatshiuCommissioner James Igloliorte
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - MushuauCommissioner James Igloliorte
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - EnglishCommissioner James Igloliorte
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - SheshatshiuCommissioner Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - EnglishCommissioner Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - SheshatshiuCommissioner Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - MushuauCommissioner Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Opening Remarks - EnglishCommissioner Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Drumming - MushuauJoachim Nui
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Drumming - SheshatshiuJoachim Nui
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/13/2023Drumming - Floor AudioJoachim Nui
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/14/2023Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesPenote Antuan
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/17/2023Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesMorning SessionElizabeth Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/17/2023Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesAfternoon Session Elizabeth Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/15/2023Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesPenote Antuan and Joachim Nui
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu02/16/2023Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesKathleen Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/22/2024Opening Remarks from Commissioners James Igloliorte, Anastasia Qupee and Dr. Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/22/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/22/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/22/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/22/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/23/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/23/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/23/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/23/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesHelen Aster
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/23/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 3 - Consecutive LanguagesHelen Aster
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/24/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesHelen Aster
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/24/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesHelen Aster, Janet Bellefleur and Nykesha Gregoire
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/24/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesJanet Bellefleur and Nykesha Gregoire
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/24/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesJanet Bellefleur and Nykesha Gregoire
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/24/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 3 - Consecutive LanguagesJanet Bellefleur and Nykesha Gregoire
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/24/2024Formal Hearing - Evening Session - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/25/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/25/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/25/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/25/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/25/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 3 Caitlin Urquhart and Penote Antuan
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/26/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/26/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu01/26/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Consecutive LanguagesJack Penashue
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/03/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguageMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/03/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/03/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/03/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/04/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/04/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/04/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/04/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/04/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 3 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/04/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 4 - Consecutive LanguagesMary Pia Benuen
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/05/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/05/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/05/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/05/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/05/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 3 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 3 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Part 4 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 1 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 2 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/06/2024Formal Hearing - Afternoon Session - Part 3 - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu06/07/2024Formal Hearing - Morning Session - Consecutive LanguagesLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Commissioners' Opening Remarks - Consecutive LanguagesJames Igloliorte and Dr. Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Brief overview of the proceeding by the Commissioners and Lead CounselCommissioner James Igloliorte and Caitlin Urquhart
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Formal Hearing - Multi-Language - Lyla Andrew - Part 1Lyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Formal Hearing - Multi-Language - Lyla Andrew - Part 2Lyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Exhibit Clarification by Lead CounselCaitlin Urquhart
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Formal Hearing - Multi-Language - Lyla Andrew - Part 3Lyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Comments from Commissioner IgloliorteCommissioner James Igloliorte
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Formal Hearing - Multi-Language - Lyla Andrew - Part 4Lyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Formal Hearing - Multi-Language - Lyla Andrew - Part 5Lyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Formal Hearing - Multi-Language - Lyla Andrew - Part 6Lyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/07/2025Daily closing remarks from Commissioners Igloliorte and DevineCommissioners James Igloliorte and Dr. Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Opening remarks and Cross Examination of Lyla Andrew, Part 1James Igloliorte; Caitlin Urquhart and Jolene AshiniLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Cross Examination of Lyla Andrew, Part 2Jolene AshiniLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Cross Examination of Lyla Andrew, Part 3Jolene AshiniLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Cross Examination of Lyla Andrew, Part 4Jolene AshiniLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Conclusion of Cross Examination of Lyla AndrewJolene AshiniLyla Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Comments from Commissioner Igloliorte and Introduction of next witness from Lead CounselCommissioner James Igloliorte and Caitlin Urquhart
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Wanda Lundrigan - Multi-LanguageWanda Lundrigan
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Michelle Shallow - Multi-LanguageMichelle Shallow
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/08/2025Closing of the day's proceedingsCommissioner James Igloliorte and Caitlin Urquhart
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Acknowledgement of the Healing Services Team and the Community Members who have spoken to the InquiryJames Igloliorte, Anastasia Qupee and Dr. Mike Devine
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Jennifer Barnes - Multi-LanguageJennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Comments from the CommissionersCommissioner James Igloliorte
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Cross Examination of Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes, Part 1Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Cross-examination of Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes, Part 2Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Cross-examination of Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes, Part 3Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/09/2025Cross-examination of Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes, Part 4Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/10/2025Opening remarks from Commissioners and continuation of Cross Examination of Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes, Part 5Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/10/2025Cross examination of Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes, Part 6Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/10/2025Questions from the Commissioners for Wanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer BarnesWanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu04/10/2025Further questions for witnesses from the Commissioner and closing remarks from the CommissionersWanda Lundrigan, Michelle Shallow and Jennifer Barnes
Formal Hearing07/07/2025Opening Remarks from CommissionersCommissioner James Igloliorte; Commissioner Dr. Mike Devine; Commissioner Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Natuashish07/07/2025Direct Examination Gregory Rich
Formal Hearing – Natuashish07/07/2025Direct ExaminationGregory Rich
Formal Hearing – Natuashish07/07/2025Cross ExaminationGregory Rich
Formal Hearing – Natuashish07/07/2025Direct ExaminationGeorge Gregoire
Inquiry Update – September 202509/08/2025Inquiry Update - EnglishCommissioner Mike Devine
Inquiry Update – September 202509/08/2025Inquiry Update - Innu-aimunCommissioner Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/08/2025Opening RemarksCommissioner James Igloliorte; Commissioner Dr. Mike Devine; Commissioner Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/08/2025Further remarks and introduction to the proceedingsCommissioner James Igloliorte; Commissioner Dr. Mike Devine; Commissioner Anastasia Qupee and Kelsie Lockyer
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/08/2025Pre-recorded excerpts read by M Churchill & K LockyerMolly Churchill and Kelsie Lockyer
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/08/2025Close of Day remarksCommissioner James Igloliorte; Commissioner Dr. Mike Devine; Commissioner Anastasia Qupee
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/09/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/09/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/09/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/09/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/09/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/09/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Formal Hearing - Consecutive LanguagesBen Andrew
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Continuation of Proceedings
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Pre-recorded testimony of Annie RandellAnnie Randell
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Continuation of Proceedings
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/10/2025Pre-recorded Testimony of Kelly BowerKelly Bower
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Opening Daily Remarks
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Pre-Recorded Testimony of Leila GillisLeila Gillis
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Continuation of Proceedings
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Pre-Recorded Cross-Examination of Kelly Bower and Leila GillisBen BrookwellKelly Bower and Leila Gillis
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Cross Examination of Panel - Annie Randell, Kelly Bower and Leila GillisAnnie Randell, Kelly Bower and Leila Gillis
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Continuation of Cross Examination of Annie Randell, Kelly Bower and Leila GillisAnnie Randell, Kelly Bower and Leila Gillis
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Continuation of proceedings
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Pre-Recorded Testimony of Steve JoudrySteve Joudry
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/11/2025Close of day remarks
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/12/2025Opening remarks and Cross-examination of Steve JoudrySteve Joudry
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/12/2025Continuation of Cross-Examination of Steve JoudrySteve Joudry
Formal Hearing – Sheshatshiu09/12/2025Continuation of Cross-examination of Steve Joudry and closing remarksSteve Joudry
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/01/2025Part 1Germaine Benuen, Wendy White, Amanda Rich
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/01/2025Part 2Germaine Benuen, Wendy White, Amanda Rich
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/01/2025Part 3https://youtu.be/a5HyHMK-Jzk?si=wsOUcQLID3jFzTVR
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/01/2025Part 4Germaine Benuen, Wendy White, Amanda Rich
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/02/2025IntroductionCommissioners
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/02/2025Dr. Melody Ninomiya and Dr. Leonor Ward Presentation
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/02/2025Dr. Melody Ninomiya and Dr. Leonor Ward questions
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/02/2025Afternoon introduction
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/02/2025Dr. Amy Bombay Presentation
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/02/2025Dr. Amy Bombay Questions
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/03/2025Dr. Ken Barter Presentation
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/03/2025Morning Introduction
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/03/2025Dr. Ken Barter Questions
Formal Hearing – St. John’s12/03/2025Continuation of Dr. Ken Barter questions
Final Submissions07/16/2026Final Submissions - Goose Bay - July 16, 2026 (Session 1)Counsel on behalf of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate and Counsel on behalf of the Government of Canada (Andy Fitzgerald and Victor Ryan)
Final Submissions07/16/2026Final Submissions - Goose Bay - July 16, 2026 (Session 2)Counsel on behalf of the Innu Representative Organizations (Judith Rae, Jolene Ashini, and Ben Brookwell)
Final Submissions07/16/2026Final Submissions - Goose Bay - July 16, 2026 (Session 3)Counsel on behalf of Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Phil Warren)
Formal Hearing – St. John’s04/21/2026Kenn Richard and Tara Petti Testimony (Part 1)Kenn Richard and Tara Petti
Formal Hearing – St. John’s04/21/2026Kenn Richard and Tara Petti Testimony (Part 2) & Bill English Testimony (Part 1)Kenn Richard and Tara Petti & Bill English
Formal Hearing – St. John’s04/22/2026Bill English Testimony (Part 2) & Barbara Fallon and Tara Black TestimonyBill English & Barbara Fallon and Tara Black