The Labrador Inuit Association is a non-profit corporation which represents approximately 5,300 Inuit and Kablunângajuit of Labrador. Kablunângajuit is the Inuit designation for people of mixed Labrador Inuit and European ancestry. LIA's members live mainly in the Labrador Inuit communities of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville and Rigolet, and in the Upper Lake Melville area, which includes Happy Valley-Goose Bay and North West River. LIA was formed in 1973 and incorporated in 1975. Before forming the organization, Labrador Inuit consulted with Inuit leaders across Canada.

LIA is responsible for advancing the aboriginal, constitutional, democratic, social and human rights of Labrador Inuit. It promotes Labrador Inuit language and culture. It works to advance the health and well-being of our people. It is actively involved in the management and protection of our fisheries, wildlife and natural resources. LIA is responsible for negotiating the Labrador Inuit Land Claim and advancing Inuit self-government. LIA also successfully protected and represented Inuit interests in the face of the Voisey's Bay mine development, securing agreements with governments, the Innu Nation and the developer.