Niksik
ᓂᒃᓯᒃ
Dedicated to Advancing Food Sovereignty Across Nunavut
Niksik empowers Nunavummiut to choose and access food that honours their dignity. Our vision is for a thriving Igloolik where everyone enjoys access to affordable, culturally meaningful food sources, fostering a community where everyone can live a good life.
Our Values
ᐅᑉᐱᕆᔭᕗᑦ
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᑐᖃᖏᑦ
Our work is underpinned by a deep respect for Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. IQ plays a crucial role in ensuring food security by guiding sustainable harvesting practices and fostering respect for the land and all creatures. By honouring IQ, communities are able to manage local resources effectively, ensuring that country food remains abundant and accessible for future generations. Integrating IQ into modern food security strategies strengthens the resilience of Inuit communities.
Country Food is a Right
ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓂᕿᖏᑦ ᐱᔪᓐᓇᐅᑎᐅᕗᑦ
Access to country food is a fundamental right that supports the health and well-being of all Nunavummiut. Ensuring this access is not only about food security but also about preserving the traditional harvesting economy that has sustained Inuit communities for generations. By supporting the harvesting economy, we are also promoting self-sufficiency, and honouring the cultural heritage that is deeply rooted in the land and its resources.
Community Economic Development
ᓄᓇᓕᓐᓂ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᔪᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ
The principles of CED are essential for self-determination as they allow communities to harness and manage local resources based on their own needs and aspirations. By investing in local initiatives and enterprises, Niksik can create job opportunities, support cultural practices, and strengthen Igloolik’s economic base, fostering local control over economic resources and decision-making processes. This empowerment not only enhances economic stability but also enables Igloolik to preserve its unique cultural heritage while pursuing sustainable development.
Social Determinants of Health
ᐃᓅᓯᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᒃᑯᑕᐃᑦ ᐋᓐᓂᐊᖃᕐᓇᙱᑦᑐᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ
We recognize that access to nutritious, culturally relevant food is not only essential for physical health but also for mental, emotional, and community well-being. We are committed to addressing the broader social determinants of health—including income security, affordable housing, community engagement and mental health—through initiatives that prioritize food security. By ensuring that every person has reliable access to healthy food, we empower individuals and communities to thrive, fostering resilience, equity, and dignity for all.
Dedicated to Advancing Food Sovereignty Across Nunavut
By addressing crucial aspects of well-being, our vision is to create a sustainable and vibrant community where every member has access to nutritious food, affordable housing, comprehensive mental health support, and robust community engagement opportunities. These goals are all underpinned by a deep respect for and integration of traditional Inuit knowledge and cultural practices.
