Davis Inlet Labrador Newfoundland Canada Naskapi Natives Real Photo Postcard

The Naskapi are an Indigenous people traditionally inhabiting the Quebec-Labrador Peninsula of Canada, known for their semi-nomadic hunting and trapping lifestyle adapted to the subarctic environment. Davis Inlet, located on the northern coast of Labrador, emerged as a significant settlement for Naskapi families, particularly in the mid-20th century. This period marked increasing government and missionary influence, gradually shifting Naskapi communities from their traditional seasonal migrations to more permanent locations.