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Nunavik Furs is an initiative begun by Makivik to encourage more small enterprises in tanning and taxidermy.

Nunavik Furs is an initiative begun by Makivik to encourage more small enterprises in tanning and taxidermy. A series of tanning training programs across the communities in 2003-2004 has evolved into a tanning facility located in Kuujjuaq that process furs from across the region.

MAKIVIK CORPORATION

Kuujjuaq | Montreal | Quebec City
Head Office: Kuujjuaq
P.O. Box 179
Kuujjuaq, Quebec J0M 1C0
(819) 964.2925
1.877.625.4845
info@makivik.org

Inukjuak
J0M 1M0
Phone: 1-819-254-1173
Fax: 1-819-254-1040

Kuujjuaraapik
J0M 1G0
Phone: 1-819-929-3925
Fax:1-819-929-3982

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Montreal
1111 Dr. Frederik-Philips Blvd., 3rd Floor
St. Laurent, Quebec H4M 2X6
(514)745.8880
1.800.361.7052

Quebec City
555 Grande-Allée E.
Québec (Québec) G1R 2J5
(418) 522.2224

Corporate Objectives

  • To receive, administer, distribute and invest the compensation money payable to Nunavik Inuit, as provided for in the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement;
  • To relieve poverty, to promote the welfare, advancement, and education of the Inuit;
  • To foster, promote, protect and assist in preserving the Inuit way of life, values and traditions;
  • To exercise the functions vested in it by other Acts or the Agreement; and
  • To develop and improve the Inuit communities and to improve their means of actions.

    • Makivik Mandate

    Politically, culturally and economically, Makivik has been a leader in building and developing a vibrant region called Nunavik, where, between the dualistic nations of Canada and Quebec, Inuit have established our own distinct place and identity.

    Makivik, which in Inuktitut means “To Rise Up,” is a fitting name for an organization mandated to protect the rights, interests and financial compensation
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