Vision

To be an Inuit business leader, working collaboratively with the Regional Development Corporations to identify, invest and grow business opportunities.

Vision
Mission

Mission

To support the economic well‑being of Nunavummiut by growing businesses that contribute to the responsible development of Nunavut and the Arctic.

Mission

To support the economic well‑being of Nunavummiut by growing businesses that contribute to the responsible development of Nunavut and the Arctic.

Mission

Values

Nunasi’s values are centred around supporting our shareholders’ strategic priorities in a manner that demonstrates respect for the land and natural environment as well as the cultural, social and economic advancement of Inuit.

We are committed to:

Supporting professional development and mentorship of Inuit.

Demonstrating environmental leadership through our investments.

Promoting equal opportunities for our people within Nunasi and our investments.

Inclusive business practices in all that we do.

Health and safety of our employees and the clients we serve.

Ownership

Nunasi is a 100% Inuit-owned development corporation with its Headquarters in Iqaluit, Nunavut.  It is committed to investing and growing businesses that provide responsible returns to its shareholders.

The shareholders for Nunasi represent the Inuit of all three regions in Nunavut – Qikiqtani Inuit Association, Kivalliq Inuit Association, Kitikmeot Corporation.

This ownership structure ensures Nunasi’s investment strategies are aligned with the needs of each region and avoids duplication of business activity with the Regional Development Corporations.

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Management Team

Led by Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Annie Aningmiuq, the team collaborates with the Regional Development Corporations and the Regional Inuit Associations to strengthen the performance of Nunasi’s investments and to identify new opportunities for business growth.

Interim President & CEO
Chief Operating Office

Operational Leadership

The companies where Nunasi has invested are led by industry experts who are committed to generating responsible returns and providing employment opportunities to Inuit.

The individual team members should be listed as follows:

President
Larga Kitikmeot Ltd & Larga Ltd
President & CEO
NCC Investment Group Inc
President
Larga Baffin Ltd
General Manager
Uqsuq Corporation
General Manager
Polar Vision Centers Ltd/Baffin Optical

Board of Directors

The Nunasi Board of Directors is comprised of the President & CEO and the Chairperson of the Regional Development Corporations as well as the Presidents of the Regional Inuit Associations

Qikiqtani Region

President
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Chairperson
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
President & CEO
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation

Kivalliq Region

President
Kivalliq Inuit Association
Chairperson
Sakku Investments Corporation
President & CEO
Sakku Investments Corporation

Kitikmeot Region

President
Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Vice-President
Economic Development,
Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Chairperson,
Nunasi Corporation
President & CEO,
Kitikmeot Corporation

Our History

2020
Nunasi History

Nunasi Corporation announces appointment of new President and CEO.

2012
Nunasi History

Corporate governance is reformed to include the Presidents and Chairpersons of the Regional Development Corporations and the Presidents of the Regional Inuit Associations.

1999
Nunasi History

Nunavut officially became a Canadian territory.

1993
Nunasi History

Nunavut Land Claims Agreement was finally signed in May 1993 in Iqaluit.

1988
Nunasi History

Representatives from the Regional Inuit Association were assigned as Board Member on Nunasi Board of Directors.

1988
Nunasi History

Re-established relationships with Regional Inuit Associations to work together to benefit all shareholders.

1985
Nunasi History

Nunasi and Inuvialuit Development Corporation purchased Northern Transportation Company Limited. Beginning for future growth of Nunasi Corporation.

1976
Nunasi History

First contract created through Nunasi was with Colomac Mine, former goldmine near Yellowknife.

1976
Nunasi History

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) created Inuit Development Corporation, now Nunasi Corporation. Created to support Inuit to take prominence in Canadian Business.