Welcome to Nunatsiavut Stories!

Nunatsiavut Stories is a digital storytelling initiative dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich oral traditions of Nunatsiavut. Rooted in generations of knowledge, these stories reflect the voices, experiences, and cultural identity of the Inuit communities of Northern Labrador.

On this platform, you will find a growing collection of audio recordings and videos featuring original stories, as well as stories that have been passed down through generations and retold by community members. Each story carries meaning, whether it is a memory, a lesson, a moment of humor, or a reflection of life on the land and the sea.

Oral storytelling has always been a vital part of Inuit culture, used to teach, connect, and preserve history. Nunatsiavut Stories aims to honour that tradition by creating a space where these voices can be heard, respected, and shared with future generations. Through this project, we hope to strengthen cultural connections, support language preservation, and provide a meaningful way for youth and community members to engage with their heritage.

This website is more than a collection of recordings. It is a living archive that continues to grow with each contribution. We invite you to listen, learn, and experience the stories of Nunatsiavut, directly from the people who carry them forward.

Why digital storytelling?

Digital stories are both easy to produce and to publish, making this an ideal way to preserve and pass-on the rich oral history of our region. This is also a great way to preserve Inuktitut, as language revitalization is currently recognized as being of extreme importance in the region.  We encourage contributors to speak in Inuktitut.

How do I Participate?

The contact page on the website includes information on how to reach us, as well as associated consent forms.  The forms provide details on how information you provide might be used in the future.  Please feel free to contact us at any time!