Nauttiqsuqtiit Centre

New Nauttiqsuqtiit Conservation Centre Coming to Clyde River

Through years of advocacy and negotiation, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) worked on behalf of Inuit in the region to secure lasting protections and meaningful benefits through the Tallurutiup Imanga Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA)—officially signed on August 1, 2019. This agreement formally established the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area, recognizing Inuit leadership in protecting our waters and way of life.

As part of the IIBA, QIA secured investments to build Nauttiqsuqtiit Conservation Centres in five High Arctic communities: Clyde River, Arctic Bay, Grise Fiord, Pond Inlet, and Resolute Bay.

In Clyde River, the new Nauttiqsuqtiit Conservation Centre will support local Inuit stewardship and provide space for a range of important community activities. The facility will include offices, research space, meeting rooms, a country food preparation area, as well as a small vehicle maintenance and woodworking shop. It will also feature a Government of Nunavut Parks Visitors’ Centre, along with office and garage space to support GN Parks operations in the region.

The building will also offer rental or lease space for organizations looking to operate or collaborate in the community.

Construction is planned to be completed by Fall 2026, when the facility will open its doors to serve the Clyde River community.

New Housing Coming to Clyde River

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is working together with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and the other two Regional Inuit Associations as part of the Angirratsaliulauqta Strategy—a shared effort to help address the housing needs in our communities.

QIA’s regional housing initiative will bring new housing to all 13 Qikiqtani communities. As part of Phase One, 21 homes will be built across four communities—including five homes here in Clyde River.

This important work is being made possible through funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), as well as QIA’s portion of the distinctions-based housing funding provided in Federal Budget 2022.

The goal is to build affordable, high-quality homes that meet the needs of Inuit families and workers, and that reflect Inuit culture, values, and way of life. These homes will help provide stability, comfort, and opportunity for Inuit living in our communities.

In Clyde River, five single-family homes will be constructed, with work set to begin this fall/winter 2025.

Heavy Equipment Operator

September 15 2024 – October 5 2024
The 20-day course is designed to provide licensed drivers with enhanced safety and vehicle management skills, specifically related to operating heavy equipment vehicles such as loaders, dozers, graders, and others. This course aims to equip participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical applications of using heavy equipment.

To be eligible for the course, students must meet certain requirements. They need to be residents of the hamlet where the training is taking place, ensuring that the course benefits the local community. Additionally, students must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license for a minimum of one year before the start of the course.

Register at Artic Training

Transport Canada – Marine Facility Security Officer

Municipality of Clyde River received a letter of compliance from Transport Canada as Occasional-Use Marine Facility (OUMF) and Billy Palluq, CEDO was appointed as Marine Facility Security Officer (MFSO) on October 31, 2016. After 5 years, Transport Canada arrived to Clyde River to renew a letter of compliance and worked with Billy Palluq, CEDO. Municipality of Clyde River should be receiving another approval from Transport Canada for Occasional-Use Marine Facility to receive Cruise Ships on a yearly basis

Solar Panels

 Green Sun Rising Inc. contacted CEDO Billy Palluq to put up 10 kw solar panels at the C-Hall and CEDO applied to Community & Government Services under Municipal Green Infrastructure Fund (MGIF) to put up Solar Panels at the Community Hall. The process of applying for GN funding is:

  1. Have Hamlet Council select and approve by motion Top 10 Priority List
  2. Put the Top 10 Priorities resolution on Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) at buildingnunavut.com
  3. Apply for funding through Community & Government Services.

Once the funding was approved and Contribution Agreement signed. Green Sun Rising Inc. in Windsor, Ontario shipped the panels to Clyde River, Nunavut by sealift and brought in employee to install the panels. For some reason, Hamlet’s Heavy Equipment Operator threw away the panels thinking boxes were ready to be thrown away. Billy and Brett at Green Sun Rising Inc. went to the dump site to look for panels but they were already taken.

If we can’t find the panels, Municipality of Clyde River will need to purchase new panels at a cost of $20,000 and install them in April 2022 when the sun rises in the north again. The sun sets in November 2021 and will not rise again until January 2022.

Small Craft Harbour

Canadian British Consulting Limited (CBCL) has been contracted to develop blueprint for Small Craft Harbour in Clyde River, Nunavut.  All the plans have been approved by Hamlet Council, Hunters & Trappers Organization and moving forward. Construction will start 2025 and Harbour Authority will need to be developed by Hamlet Council or Hunters & Trappers Organization or they will need to develop a committee appointing Harbour Authority committee to oversee the safety and maintenance of Small Craft Harbour.

Kangiqtugaapik Co-operative Limited

Community Economic Development Officer (CEDO) Billy Palluq contacted started going on radio looking for people willing to sit down as Co-op committee members and contacted Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) for help. CESO brought in the retired Co-op volunteer in January 2020 and met with the steering committee to start. 14 people put in their names and were screened by CED committee and selected 8 people to sit as board members.

CEDO Billy Palluq started calling and emailing Government of Nunavut to incorporate Co-operative Limited but was getting no answers. Billy applied to ED&T’s Community Capacity Building and hired Dubuc-Osland Barristers and Solicitors to incorporate as a Co-operative Limited. Kangiqtugaapik Co-operative Limited was selected and finally incorporated in 2021, delays due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Once incorporation papers received, Billy Palluq applied for NNI Regulations, NTI Inuit Firm Registry and QIA Designated Inuit Firm List in order to access funding from Kakivak Association. CEDO submitted application under Business Capacity Startup Funds (BCSF), Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) and Sivumut Grant with equity portion being covered by Arctic Co-operative Limited (ACL) to do Feasibility Study and Business Plan.

Feasibility Study is near complete and will need to develop a business plan to secure financing. The cost of building a Co-op store will cost $8,048,500.00

Kangiqtugaapik Food Bank:

Kangiqtugaapik Food Bank was incorporated on December 11th, 2019 and have accessed funds from Federal Government, Government of Nunavut and Inuit Organizations since its incorporation as a non-profit society. Total funds accessed to date $353,8687.94 with $100,000.00 pending from Food Banks Canada and $13,000.00 worth of poultry and dairy products pending approval. Food Banks Canada deadline is November 1st so first week or second week of November, we will hear from Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest will not decide until January 2022.

 

  • Ending March 31st, 2020 Kangiqtugaapik Food Bank has received total of $26,774.94
  • Ending March 31st, 2021 Kangiqtugaapik Food Bank has received total of $182,094.00
  • Starting April 1st, 2021 to date Kangiqtugaapik Food Banks has received $145,000.00. ACL donated $50,000 and the Municipality of Clyde River donated $45,000 with the total of $95,000.00 for sealift. Food Banks Canada approved $50,000.00 application and deposited to ACL so Kangiqtugaapik Food Bank can keep receiving food from ACL in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

School Bus Service

The Hamlet fully supports the Government of Nunavut’s mandate to provide an education system that works for the people of Nunavut.  In August 2019, the Hamlet entered another 3-year service agreement with the Department of Education, Government of Nunavut (GN) to provide school bus services within the community. The scope of work is for the provision of school bus operators; and the maintenance and operations of two (2) GN-owned school buses for elementary and high school students.

The school year runs August to June of each year and the school route for the buses can be accessed at:

VIEW SCHOOL BUS ROUTE

Airport Operations and Maintenance

The Hamlet recently entered another 3-year contract with the Department of Economic Development & Transportation, Government of Nunavut (GN) to maintain and operate the equipment and facilities at the Clyde River Airport.

We are committed to providing the level of service standards agreed upon and  have personnel in place to manage a range of procedures including foreign object debris (FOD) detection, wildlife management, the handling of weather implications and incident responses.  Many of these directly impact the safety of passengers and staff and therefore are incredibly important for the day-to-day operations of the airport.

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, extra precautionary steps are being taken to ensure that more frequent and thorough sanitization is done at the airport.

If you have any concerns or wish to share suggestions, please contact James Arreak, Senior Administrative Officer at 867 924 6220.