History
What is 1999
Nunavut officially became a territory
What is crowded housing?
Over 50% of Inuit in Nunavut live in these conditions, contributing to overcrowding.
what happened in 2020
This year marked the announcement of a major commitment to reduce overcrowding and improve housing conditions in Nunavut.
Expanding community-led farming and greenhouse projects would help address this critical issue in Nunavut.
food security
What is forced relocation and intergenerational trauma?
Colonization brought this devastating consequence to Inuit communities, disrupting traditions and spreading diseases.
What is mold?
This common health hazard in homes contributes to cycles of illness and poverty.
The government promised this amount between 2022 and 2024 to address housing issues in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
150 million
To reduce overcrowding and improve living standards, this amount is recommended for annual housing investments.
1 billion
What is the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples?
This commission in 1996 highlighted systemic neglect but led to limited action for Inuit communities.
What is the percentage of Inuit homes in Inuit Nunangat required major repairs?
30%
The energy retrofits conducted by the CBHA address these two major challenges while empowering local communities.
environmental sustainability and economic growth
Reforming this program would make healthier, locally sourced food more accessible to remote communities.
Nutrition North Canada
What is forced relocation to remote areas?
The Inuit were relocated in the 1950s and 60s as part of this assimilationist policy.
What is boiled water advisories?
These advisories affect clean drinking water access in many Nunavut communities.
This strategic initiative aims to build 3,000 new housing units in Nunavut by 2030.
Nunavut 3000 Plan
What is healthcare
Mobile healthcare units and telemedicine programs aim to address gaps in access to this essential service.
Who are the Thule
This Indigenous group brought advanced fishing technologies to Nunavut 2,500 years ago.
What is six times higher?
The rate of suicide
This organization is using grants to improve public housing through energy retrofits, creating local employment opportunities.
Cambridge Bay Housing Association
By investing in culturally relevant, energy-efficient housing projects and funding infrastructure to withstand permafrost degradation, the government hopes to achieve these two main goals.
living standards and climate adaptation