Natuashish
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Natuashish is an Innu community in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The community is inhabited by the Mushuau Innu First Nation. Natuashish became a federal Indian reserve in 2003.[1][2]
Natuashish (Little Sango Pond)[3] was established in 2002 as a planned community in the hopes of resolving the social problems that had plagued the prior community of Davis Inlet, Script error: No such module "convert". away.[4] The population of Natuashish at the 2021 Census was 856, down from 938 in 2016.[5]
Initial reports suggested that the Canadian government's plan of renewal and healing had been a failure, as the community was still plagued with alcohol and drug abuse. The government was accused of creating a system overburdened with bureaucracy, and not adequately addressing the issues. The local tribal band was accused of corruption, as was proven in a 2005 CBC News report in which it was shown that the leadership was trafficking drugs and other illicit substances to maintain power.[6][7][8][9][10]
The community's attempt to resolve its problem with alcoholism led to a ban on the sale, purchase, and possession of alcohol within the reserve. The bylaw was originally passed in 2008 by a margin of two votes.[11][12] The prohibition bylaw was upheld in a subsequent referendum held in the community in March 2010.[13]
The community has continued to struggle with drug abuse and youth boredom.[14][15] As recently as 2017, gas sniffing by youths has been a notable issue.[16]
Natuashish is inaccessible by road and may be reached only by air or sea.[17] The community is served by the Natuashish Airport.[18]
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