Advancing food
sovereignty for
Nunavummiut
Interconnected Pillars
Inuit-led solutions for food sovereignty in Nunavut.
Transforming sustainable food systems:
Shifting from food insecurity to food sovereignty, ensuring equitable access to nutritious food appropriate for Inuit families
Building an Inuit workforce in trades:
Creating a skilled local workforce to address the housing crisis, growing infrastructure demands and foster economic independence.
Community-led wellness programs:
Creating micro-economies through land, culture, and healing programs that enhance the well-being of the whole community while creating local economic opportunities.
NIKSIK is an Inuit-led
non-profit based
in Igloolik, Nunavut
Charity Events Done
About Us
We work to transform food systems, build local trades capacity, and strengthen community wellness programs. Our vision is resilient, self-determined communities where every resident has equitable access to nutritious food and meaningful work.
Mission
To establish food sovereignty, economic independence, and community well-being in remote Nunavut communities through Inuit-led, disruptive solutions.
Vision
Resilient and self-determined communities in Nunavut where residents have equitable access to nutritious foods and meaningful work.
OUR VALUES
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ)
Our values guide how we work and how we partner to achieve our collective vision:
Qanuqtuurniq
Innovation & Resourcefulness. We are committed to bold thinking, encouraging creativity and disruptive solutions to challenge the status quo. We approach complex challenges with resourcefulness.
Piliriqatigiinniq
Working together for a common cause. We embrace strategic partnerships. We believe the greatest impact is through collective action with community members, governments, and like-minded businesses and non-profits, ensuring our solutions are co-created for a common cause.
Pijitsirniq
Service to Community. Our focus is on the well-being and self-determination of the communities we serve. We are driven by a deep sense of care and responsibility to ensure equitable access and a thriving future for all families and residents of Igloolik and other remote communities across Nunavut.