Helpful OrganizationsArtists north of 60 have often felt as though they were working in isolation, and quite rightly so. These days, however, there are plenty of organizations geared to promoting culture and helping artists - through grants, loans and business support, educational training, and industry lobbying. Many of these organizations are based in Nunavut, or have branch offices here. A number of them offer services in Inuktitut. All are eager to help, so take that first step and get in touch with them!
GROUPS PROVIDING GRANTS
Canada Council for the Arts
Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
Nunavut Arts Council
Economic Development and Transportation
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. -- Hunter Support Program
Canadian Heritage
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
GROUPS PROMOTING EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
Nunavut Arctic College
University Art Association of Canada
The Cultural Human Resources Council
GROUPS REPRESENTING OR PROMOTING ARTISTS
Canadian Conference of the Arts
CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens)
Inuit Art Centre, INAC
Inuit Art Foundation
Nunavut Development Corporation
GROUPS SUPPORTING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Kakivak Association
Kivalliq Partners in Development
Kitikmeot Economic Development Commission
Baffin Business Development Centre
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre
Atuqtuarvik
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Aboriginal Business Canada
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Nunavut Tourism
Qaujisaqtiit Society
GROUPS SUPPORTING INUIT HERITAGE
The Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts helps Canadian artists fashion new works of art, and encourages all Canadians to enjoy arts. It provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in visual arts as well as dance, media arts, music, theatre, writing and publishing, interdisciplinary work, and performance art. Its Aboriginal Peoples Secretariat helps artists and organizations in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Northern Quebec gain better access to Council programs, since they may have a hard time developing projects that match the Council's program criteria.
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert St.
P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8
Phone: 1-800-263-5588 ext. 4428.
For Inuktitut service,
call 1-800-263-5588 ext. 5625 or (613) 566-5588 ext. 5625
(leave a message and an Inuktitut-speaking officer will call back to answer questions about Council program and grant applications)
Fax: (613) 566-4390
E-mail:
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Web site: www.canadacouncil.ca
Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth (CLEY)
CLEY oversees a number of grants and contributions to arts and cultural events, community museums, oral traditional projects, northern performers, and cultural organizations. Grants of up to $15,000 for community-based projects are open to all artistic endeavours, as well as initiatives in the area of culture and heritage, language, communications and radio, and elders and youth.
Program Co-ordinator
Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
P.O. Box 1000
Station 800
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 975-5500
Fax: (867) 975-5504
The Nunavut Arts Council does not exist at this time but the Dept of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth (CLEY) are working on reestablishing the council. Art grants are still being administered by CLEY, however, and artists should apply directly to:
Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
P.O. Box 1000
Station 800
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone 1-867-975-5500 Main number
Phone toll free: (866) 934-2035
Phone: 1-867-975-5521 Grants or 975-5516 Grants or 975-5524 Regional Director
Economic Development and Transportation
The Department of Economic Development and Transportation is a key source of funding for Nunavut artists. Its Grants to Small Business program, with grants up to $5,000 each, is especially for artists and craftspeople, as well as licensed renewable resource harvesters. The Arts and Crafts Small Tools and Equipment program is available through your local Economic Development Officer. The Business Development Fund, meanwhile, has six programs geared to help businesses at all stages, from planning to product promotion. The Department of Economic Development and Transportation is also working on a Nunavut wide Arts Strategy.
Ryan Oliver, Senior Advisor, Arts and Traditional Economy
P.O. Box 473
Pangnirtung NU X0A 0R0
Phone: (867) 473-2633 (work)
Fax: (867) 473-2663
E-mail:
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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Many Inuit artists are also hunters, and so this program, which spent close to $2.3 million in 2000/2001, is of interest to them. It offers full-time hunters equipment such as boats, motors, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles up to a maximum value of $12,000 per hunter. It gives out heavy-duty industrial sewing machines to women's groups, too.
NTI also has some money put aside for smaller portable sewing machines. These are sold to individuals at half price. Quantities are on a first-come, first served basis. People should contact their local Hunters and Trappers Organization (HTO) to apply for equipment under the Hunter Support Program. HTOs decide who in their community will receive equipment. For general information about the Hunter Support Program, contact Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
NTI maintains the Inuit Firm Registry. If you are an Inuit-owned business, it's important to be registered on this list since registered businesses receive special consideration when bidding on government and other contracts that must abide by Article 24 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
NTI Business Development Department
PO Box 638
Iqaluit, NU
Phone: 1-867-975-4900 or 1-888-646-0006
Hunter Support Program
Gabriel Nirlungayak
Manager, Hunter Support Program
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Phone: 1-888-236-5400 or (867) 645-5400
Fax: (867) 645-3451
E-mail:
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Web site: www.tunngavik.com
Inuit Firm Registry
Monica Ell
Business Development Officers
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Business Development P.O. Box 280
Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Phone: 1-888-236-5400 or (867) 645-5400
Fax: (867) 645-3251
E-mail:
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Canadian Heritage
Arts Presentation Canada (old CIP Festivals Program) http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pac-apc/index_e.cfm
General Program Objective: Arts Presentation Canada gives Canadians direct access to diverse, quality artistic experiences through financial assistance to arts presenters or the organizations that support them. The outcome will be that Canadian communities of all backgrounds will have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the broadest possible range of artistic experiences.
Nunavut Contact and Application Information: phone: (204) 983-3601 email:
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National Arts Training Program: http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pnfsa-natcp/index_e.cfm
The National Arts Training Contribution Program supports independent, non-profit, incorporated, Canadian organizations which train Canadians for professional national/international artistic careers. The artistic impacts of these organizations are pan-Canadian. Through their achievements, these organizations support the cultural development of Canada. This program provides support on a multi-year or annual basis for the ongoing
operational activities of the organizations' professional program. Funding is not for capital infrastructure.
Tel.: (819) 997-3777
Fax: (819) 994-6249
E-mail:
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Cultural Spaces Canada: http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ecc-csp/index_e
Cultural Spaces Canada seeks to improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation. It is also designed to increase access for
Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and to museum collections and heritage displays. The Program supports the improvement,
renovation and construction of arts and heritage facilities, and the acquisition of specialized equipment as well as conducting feasibility
studies.
Nunavut Contact: Arryn Varls
Cultural Development Officer (CSC)
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(204) 984-6624
For other PCH and agency programs that report to PCH see:
New Media/Digitization:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/tomorrowstartstoday/en-culture.cfm
Canada Council for the Arts:
http://conseildesarts.ca/grants/recipients.cfm
Trade Routes/Exporting:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ac-ca/progs/rc-tr/progs/pcrc-trcp/rctr_e.cfm
Range of other cultural programs (books, film, video, etc.):
http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/sujets-subjects/arts-culture/index_e.cfm
Manager, Policy & Research
Prairies & Northern Region
Department of Canadian Heritage
275 Portage Avenue, 5th Floor
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 1B3
Phone: (204) 983-4743
Fax: (204) 984-5348
Cell: (204) 651-1018
Email:
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Nunavut Economic Developers Association
The first person artists should turn to for business help is their Economic Development Officer (EDO). EDOs, based out of the local hamlet office, can tell you lots about current government funding programs, licenses, business strategies, and marketing tips. They can also help you fill out application forms. The Nunavut Economic Developers Association web site has a complete list of EDOs, with phone, fax and e-mail addresses.
Nunavut Economic Developers Association (NEDA)
PO Box 1990 | Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
2nd Floor Royal Bank Building
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 979-4620
Fax: (867) 979-4622
Email:
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Web site: www.nunavuteda.com
GROUPS PROMOTING EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
Study jewelry and metalwork, lapidary, drawing and printmaking, Japanese woodcut, drawing and painting, carving and sculpting, drawing and design, sewing, quillwork and tufting, doll-making, traditional basketweaving, and art and small business fundamentals through the College's various fine arts programs. Depending on the subject they're interested in, budding artists can pursue either diploma (two years), certificate (one year) or evening courses (eight weeks). The Fine Arts program is headquartered at the College's Nunatta campus in Iqaluit, but courses may be taught in other communities across the territory, provided funding and demand exists for them. Students in a financial pinch should be sure to check out grants available.
Instructor
Fine Arts and Crafts
Nunavut Arctic College
Nunatta Campus
P.O. Box 600
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 979-7267
Fax: (867) 979-3346
Web site: www.nac.nu.ca
To learn more about other provincial educational institutions that offer art programs, see Training
University Art Association of Canada / L’Association d’Art Des Universites Du Canada
Members are professionals in the fields of art history, Museology and visual culture, as well as at universities and college faculties. Members present papers at an annual conference held at a different Canadian Institution every fall. The Association maintains a website, www.uaac-aauc.com , and publishes a newsletter and a scholarly journal (RACAR – Revu D’art Canadien/Canadian Art Review).
Mary Hughes, Manager
Universities Art Association of Canada
122 Woodhall Place, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W8
Phone: (250) 537 4464 FAX: 250 538 5518
E-mail:
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Web site: www.uaac-aauc.com
E-mail:
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The Cultural Human Resources Council
The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) addresses the training and career development needs of cultural workers - artists, creators, technical staff, managers, boards, volunteers, and all those engaged professionally in the sector, including the self-employed.
Self-employed artists run small businesses and often have to do everything - plan, create, produce, market, keep accounts, deal with tax, legal, health and safety matters, develop their own training opportunities, and provide their own social benefits. Since they need a wider range of skills than most employees. The Council provides all kinds of information on courses and programs available to artists.
Susan Annis, Executive Director
Cultural Human Resources Council
# 201
17 York St.
Ottawa ON K1N 9J6
Phone: (613) 562-1535
Fax: (613) 562-2982
E-mail:
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Web site: www.culturalhrc.ca
GROUPS REPRESENTING OR PROMOTING ARTISTS
Canadian Conference of the Arts
The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is the national forum for the arts and cultural community in Canada. It provides research, analysis and consultations on public policies affecting the arts and the Canadian cultural institutions and industries. The CCA fosters informed public debate on policy issues and seeks to advance the cultural rights of Canadians.
Alain Pineau
National Director
Canadian Conference of the Arts
804 - 130 Albert St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Phone: (613) 238-3561
Fax: (613) 238-4849
E-mail:
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Web site: www.ccarts.ca
CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation / le Front des artistes canadiens)
CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation, or in French, le Front des artistes canadiens) has helped visual artists by lobbying for stronger copyright protection. In 1988, the federal government changed the Canadian Copyright Act so that artists became legally entitled to exhibition and other copyright fees. CARFAC also works for artists in areas such as income tax and GST, the export of artworks, customs regulations, and the health and safety. CARFAC's Copyright Collective negotiates with galleries, magazines and other copyright users to get higher fees for its artist clients.
April Britski, Executive Director
CARFAC National Office
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 250
Ottawa ON K1S 1W1
Toll-free: (866) 344-6161
Fax: (613) 233-6161
E-mail:
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Web site: www.carfac.ca
Inuit Art Centre, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
To aid art galleries, students and the public, the Ottawa-based Centre maintains an extensive research and information library with an Inuit art library, photo library, and database of Inuit artists' biographies. The Inuit art library doesn't lend books but materials can be reviewed on site, and staff will conduct research on request. The photo library keeps many portraits of artists, as well as a small selection of films, videotapes and taped artist interviews that can be viewed on site. The Centre loans slides for research, lectures, publications and audio-visual productions, and distributes some videos and publications for promotional and educational reasons. It also has an Inuit art referral service for art dealers, collectors, researchers, scholars, writers, auction houses and the public, with an art identification service to pinpoint individual artists with the help of photographs or certain documents. Finally, the Centre provides information about the business side of marketing Inuit art, including the co-operative and dealer network.
In its dealings with artists, the Centre creates and updates artists' biographies, artists' statements, stories and legends, and mailing lists. Staff can brief artists on private and government programs, as well as art galleries and artists' representation, and bring artists up to date on material sources such as stone, bone, tools and paper. Staff also liaise between the artist and governmental departments, Inuit art collectors, researchers, educators, dealers, galleries, museums and the public. For example, staff will advise the public on copyright law and refer people to artists or their agents.
The Inuit Art Centre
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, Room 925
10 Wellington St.
Hull QC K1A 0H4
Phone: 1-800-867-1684 or (819) 997-8311 (Research and Information)
Fax: (819) 994-0106
Web site: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/info/info34_e.html
Owned and run by Inuit artists, the non-profit Inuit Art Foundation helps Inuit artists in the south and the north to develop their professional skills and market their art through several training programs, teaching them about safety, quarrying, marketing, and forming artists associations. Donations to the Foundation fuel a grants program, helping artists to extract carving stone from quarries, purchase tools, stone and safety equipment, and to attend carving and printmaking workshops. The Foundation also promotes Inuit art through exhibits, films and publications, including its award-winning Inuit Art Quarterly. The Foundation sells Inuit fine art, crafts, books and more at two stores in Ottawa, in addition to online shopping via its web site.
Devora Cascante, Northern Projects Officer
Inuit Art Foundation
Country Place
2081 Merivale Rd.
Ottawa ON K2G 1G9
Phone: 1-800-830-3293 ext. 24 or (613) 224-8189
Fax: (613) 224-2907
E-mail:
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Web site: www.inuitart.org
Nunavut Development Corporation (NDC)
This government of Nunavut marketing corporation aims to create employment and drive business growth. To date, it has concentrated on value-added exportable products that mesh well with existing talents and resources in the territory - the arts and crafts, and processed meat and fish sectors. Eight companies currently operate under the NDC: Ivalu Ltd., Jesse Oonark Ltd., Keewatin Meat and Fish Ltd., Pangnirtung Fisheries Ltd., Taluq Designs Ltd., and Uqqurmiut Arts and Crafts. Individual artists looking to promote their products should approach the NDC-run company in their community, or contact NDC directly at its Toronto wholesale showroom. NDC also maintains two retail outlets in Toronto to market Nunavut arts and crafts.
Tom Chapman, General Manager, Sales and Marketing
Nunavut Development Corporation
Wholesale Showroom
Unit 107
120 Traders Blvd.
Mississauga ON L4Z 2H7
Phone: 1-800-509-9153 or (905) 501-8240
Fax: 1-800-509-9154 or (905) 501-8239
E-mail:
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GROUPS SUPPORTING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
The first person artists should turn to for business help is their Economic Development Officer (EDO). EDOs, based out of the local hamlet office, can tell you lots about current government funding programs, licenses, business strategies, and marketing tips. They can also help you fill out application forms. The Nunavut Economic Developers Association web site has a complete list of EDOs, with phone, fax and e-mail addresses.
Mark Morrisey- Executive Director
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
P.O. Box 2185
Cambridge Bay NU X0B 0C0
Phone: (867) 983-2458 ext. 234
Fax: (867) 983-2075
E-mail:
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Web site: www.nunavuteda.com
Kakivak Association helps train Inuit in the Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region to own, manage and expand their businesses, and provides technical and financial assistance. Grants range up to $10,000 per person for a lifetime grant. Also, strictly for the carving sector, there is a $1,000 per person lifetime grant. Loans extend up to $35,000.
James Paton
Kakivak
P.O. Box 1419
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: 1-800-561-0911 or (867) 979-0911
Fax: (867) 979-3707
E-mail:
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Web page: www.qikiqtani.nu.ca/affiliat.htm
Kivalliq Partners in Development (KPD)
Unlike Nunavut's two other Inuit birthright small business development organizations, Kivalliq Partners in Development delivers territorial and federal program funds in addition to funding geared strictly to Inuit of the Kivalliq region. As of summer 2001, funding programs delivered by Kivalliq Partners in Development were in the midst of being revamped.
Kivalliq Partners in Development
P.O. Box 709
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2124
Fax: (867) 645-2170
E-mail:
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Web site: www.arctic.ca/kpd
Kitikmeot Economic Development Commission
Inuit in the Kitikmeot region can take advantange of the Kitikmeot Business Assistance Program, with contributions of up to $5,000 (usually you don't have to pay the money back), and loans up to $25,000. This pays for things such as feasibility studies, pilot projects, business creation or expansion activities, marketing initiatives and business skills development. Applications to quarry and sell carving stone are taken only from organizations such as carvers' societies or arts and crafts associations, not from individuals. Carvers applying for money to buy generators will only be considered for a loan. Applicants must be established carvers, whose main livelihood is earned from carving. Contributions under the Nunavut Sivummut Program, which KEDC carries out for NTI in the Kitikmeot range, go up to $3,000. Again, contributions don't usually have to be repaid. Funding for young business-minded Inuit in the Kitikmeot is available through the National Aboriginal Credit Corporation Association. Loans and contributions range up to $3,000.
Application forms for the Kitikmeot Business Assistance Program and Nunvaut Sivummut Program can be downloaded from KEDC's web site
Kitikmeot Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 18
Cambridge Bay NU X0E 0C0
Phone: (867) 983-2458 ext. 234
Fax: (867) 983-2075
E-mail:
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Web site: www.polarnet.ca/kedc
Baffin Business Development Centre
Inuit and non-Inuit businesses in the Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region can apply for development and expansion capital of up to $75,000 through the Community Futures Program. Learn more about the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program, a program that allows training for small business start-ups while you collect employment insurance benefits. The Centre also acts as a regional agent for the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation.
Valarie Kosmenko
Baffin Business Development Center
P.O. Box 1480
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 979-1303
Fax: (867) 979-1508
E-mail:
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Kivalliq Business Development Centre
Inuit and non-Inuit businesses in the Kivalliq Region can apply for development and expansion capital of up to $75,000 through the Community Futures Program. As with the Baffin Business Development Centre, you can gather information about the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program here.
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
P.O. Box 328
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2126
Fax: (867) 645-2567
E-mail:
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Web page: www.arctic.ca/kpd/about.htm
Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre
With headquarters in Iqaluit and satellite offices in Kugluktuk and Rankin Inlet, the Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre is a well-stocked information clearinghouse - a great place to turn to with any business question. The Centre will help you with market research, product sourcing, exploring and trade, business start-ups and more. Check out their web site for online workshops, the most complete online information about government funding and business development programs for Nunavummiut, and a recent community-by-community directory to Nunavut businesses. It's best to phone the central toll-free number with questions, or send them via their web site.
David Sudlovenick, Manager
Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)
Parnaivik Building (in the Kakivik Association office)
P.O. Box 1000
Station 1198
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-499-5199 or (867) 975-7860
Toll-Free Fax: 1-877-499-5299 or (867) 975-7885
Rankin Inlet Office: (867) 645-5067
E-mail:
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Web site: www.cbsc.org/nunavut
CNBSC
Enokhok Centre (in the Kitikmeot Economic Development Centre office)
P.O. Box 316
Kugluktuk NU X0E 0E0
CNBSC
Siniktarvik Building
(in the Kivalliq Partners in Development office)
Bag 002
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0
This Inuit loans and investment corporation is an arm's-length entity that was set up by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. in 2000 with profits from Nunavut Trust, which invests the $1.1 billion earned under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement on behalf of Inuit. Atuqtuarvik provides loans from $100,000 to $3 million to commercially viable Inuit-owned business projects. It doesn't fund projects 100 per cent, but the partial funding allows Inuit-owned businesses to approach other funding sources in a better financial position. Atuqtuarvik kicked off last year with $20 million in capital, and the pot is expected to grow to $50 million within five years.
Atuqtuarvik
P.O. Box 900
Rankin Inlet NU X0G 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2784
Fax: (867) 645-2786
E-mail:
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Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
This government of Nunavut agency provides small and medium-sized businesses with venture development financing up to $1 million. This can be in the form of loans, loan guarantees, bid security or equity placements. Projects must be sound, profit-making ventures that can't get enough support from usual financial sources. Artists can contact the NBCC directly or, if they live in Baffin, can approach the Baffin Business Development Centre. It acts as a regional agency for the NBCC.
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
General Delivery
Cape Dorset NU X0A 0C0
Phone: (867) 897-3649
Fax: (867) 897-3562
E-mail:
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Loans, grants, and other types of small business support can be found at Aboriginal Business Canada, a federal government agency that aids Canada's more than 20,000 aboriginal-owned businesses. Increasingly, Aboriginal Business Canada is working to expand markets at home and abroad markets. It also promotes the use of technology in business, and encourages more young people to go into business for themselves.
Christine Moirier, Project Development Officer
Aboriginal Business Canada
Industry Canada
7th Floor, 5 Place Ville Marie
Montreal QC H3B 2G2
Phone: (514) 283-2418
Fax: (514) 283-4581
E-mail:
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Web site: www.abc.gc.ca
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Businesses that are at least 51 per cent aboriginal-owned and exporting products (or preparing to export products) can be listed in the federal government's Directory of Aboriginal Exporters. When departments use the directory, that helps to increase the number of aboriginal businesses being involved in federal government international business development activities. International Trade's web site also has hundreds of online market reports, including reports on the aboriginal arts and crafts market in the United States, Germany, Belgium, and elsewhere.
Rosi Niedermayer,
Aboriginal export services for small and medium-sized enterprises
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Export Services for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises
125 Sussex Dr.
Ottawa ON K1A 0G2
Phone: (613) 944-0634
Fax: (613) 996-9265
E-mail:
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Web site: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Nunavut Tourism is a not-for-profit membership association, which encourages tourism development by providing specialized knowledge and expertise in five key areas: marketing, research, product development, training and visitor services. Nunavut’s unique Arts & Crafts are an attractive feature of the territory’s tourism industry. Some of the key benefits of having your arts and crafts shop as a member of Nunavut Tourism are the following:
· Members receive a free listing in the high-quality Nunavut Travel Planner, which is distributed world wide
· A listing of your business contact information and a brief description on our Nunavut Tourism website.
· Access to our marketing assistance program
To receive a Nunavut Tourism Membership application form or more information please contact:
Kevin Kelly
Director of Membership & Visitor Services
Nunavut Tourism
P.O. Box 1450, Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0Toll Free: 1-866-687-8233
Phone: (867) 979-6551
Fax: (867) 979-1261
E-mail: members@nunavuttrourism.com
Web site: www.nunavuttourism.com
Qaujisaqtiit Society is a registered charity made up of Inuit non-profit organizations with a collective mandate to advance the well-being and promote the interests of Inuit in Nunavut. We provide leadership and support to member organizations located in communities throughout Nunavut to build capacity to respond to evolving community needs. In collaboration with key stakeholders, Qaujisaqtiit Society identifies and secures resources needed for project and program development, implementation and evaluation.
As the newest and largest jurisdiction in Canada, Nunavut is emerging as a key economic, cultural and political force. Qaujisaqtiit Society enables member organizations, foundations, corporations and government to partner in support of the growth and sustainable development of Nunavut.
website: http://www.qaujisaqtiit.ca
GROUPS SUPPORTING INUIT HERITAGE
With 7,100 archeological sites in Nunavut and hundreds more being discovered each year, Inuit Heritage Trust play a key role in managing and protecting Nunavut's heritage resources. It reviews applications to conduct archeological research, consults with government and Inuit oranizations on the loan and use of archeological, ethnographic and archival collections, and helps government to develop heritage policy and legislation. While it doesn't have services specifically for artists, it can help artists arrange to view artifacts at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, or the Prince of Wales Heritage Centre in Yellowknife. Nunavut's artifacts are kept in those two locations until the territory gets its own territorial heritage center.
William Beveridge
Executive Director
Inuit Heritage Trust Inc.
P.O. Box 2080
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 979-0731
Fax: (867) 979-6700
E-mail:
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