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Our Impact

Committed To Community & Collaboration

As a social economy enterprise, our mission is simple. We seek to develop business opportunities on behalf of NunatuKavut and generate sustainable dividends for reinvestment into our communities. All Nunacor profits are redirected to the NunatuKavut Community Council, who deliver programs and services to our membership and communities in pursuit of our social and community goals. It is our hope that the establishments we operate, and our strategic partnerships, will help support our community.

Makik Sustainability

“Makik” is the Inuttitut word meaning, “to rise, to stand up.”

We are committed to meeting the challenge of protecting our environment and the wellbeing of our people and our culture.

As a community-owned Indigenous company, our goal is to incorporate the values and principles of sustainable development to reflect our deep respect for the environment in which we operate, including the land, the sea and the ice. We recognize our responsibility to respect the environment, and are committed to achieving environmental best practices throughout our business operations.

Through the Makik Sustainability Initiative, we strive to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainability while encouraging education and personal health and wellness. 

Our sustainability policies are reviewed annually by a committee led by our Manager – Business Growth.

We Pledge To

  • Reduce waste and increase recycling
  • Conserve energy and water use
  • Choose nature-friendly products
  • Support local products and services
  • Share our environmental expectations with our suppliers, partners, contractors and customers and encourage them to adopt sound environmental and sustainable practices, including reducing the amount of packaging and consolidating deliveries
  • Ensure sustainability forms a fundamental part of our strategic plan
  • Incorporate environmental and sustainability awareness as part of our staff training to ensure everyone is involved with its implementation
  • Build a sustainability team – Team Makik, whose primary focus is to develop and enhance our sustainability initiative and practices in line with our policy guidelines
  • Promote and encourage health and well-being among all staff
  • Comply with relevant environmental legislation and take a proactive approach to future requirements and obligations
  • Promote sustainability as a concept in daily operations
  • Support and promote community sustainability focused initiatives
  • Monitor and review our environmental performance on an ongoing basis with a focus on continuous improvement

 

The Latest News

Learn about the many ways Nunacor is making a difference.

News Articles

Nunacor announces exciting new restaurant in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Tuesday January 10, 2023

JANUARY 10, 2023, HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR – The Nunacor Development Corporation today announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in June of 2023. Named Mamattuk, it will be extremely dynamic in its offerings, serving guests as a restaurant, coffee bar and lounge throughout the day, celebrating Labrador … Continued

NUNACOR AND HR PROJECT PARTNERS FORM JOINT VENTURE TO PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTATION AND SUPPLY THROUGHOUT LABRADOR

Thursday December 2, 2021

Nunacor Development Corporation and HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) today announced the signing of a new joint venture agreement that pursues human resources consultation and recruitment support throughout Labrador. The joint venture agreement will focus mainly on providing permanent recruitment and temporary labour supply services for the growing mining sector. This includes securing contracts awarded … Continued

Nunacor awarded TakeCHARGE NL Award

Thursday October 24, 2019

At the TakeCHARGE NL Luminary Awards in St. John’s, NL today, Nunacor has been awarded the Leadership Award (Organization) for our energy efficiency efforts. We have made strong progress in our mission to become a more energy efficient company and are delighted to receive recognition for our efforts through our Makik Sustainability Initiative. Our Makik … Continued

NunatuKavut Business Centre Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Monday October 21, 2019

  HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, October 21, 2019 – Nunacor is today celebrating the 15th anniversary of the NunatuKavut Business Centre. The centre is a one-stop shop for NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) members seeking to start or grow their business. It has served hundreds of clients and invested over $750,000 in NunatuKavut entrepreneurs over its … Continued

Premier Ball Announces Support to Expand Cellular Service in Southern Labrador

Wednesday November 28, 2018

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the Provincial Government’s latest project to expand wireless coverage in unserved and underserved communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Through a cost-shared agreement with Nunacor Development Corporation, NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC), and Bell Canada, the Provincial Government is contributing over $256,000 to provide cellular service … Continued

Nunacor Launches Environmental Sustainability Initiative

Tuesday September 25, 2018

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018, HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR – Today Nunacor announced that it has launched a new environmental sustainability initiative, the Makik Sustainability Initiative,  across its group of companies. As a community-owned Indigenous company, Nunacor’s goal is to incorporate the values and principles of sustainable development to reflect its deep respect for the environment in which it operates, … Continued

A unique pan-Atlantic Indigenous partnership has been formed to pursue the recently released Arctic Surf Clam quota

Friday November 3, 2017

A unique pan-Atlantic Indigenous partnership has been formed to pursue the recently released Arctic Surf Clam quota, and on November 2nd submitted a proposal to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The innovative partnership between the Innu of Quebec, the Mi’gmaq of New Brunswick, the Southern Inuit of Labrador and Ocean Choice International (OCI) hope to be … Continued

Nunacor Purchases Royal Inn and Suites in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Tuesday December 20, 2016

DECEMBER 20, 2016, HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR – Today Nunacor announced that it has acquired the Royal Inn and Suites, a well-established hotel in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The Royal Inn and Suites, now named the Royal Inn + Suites, has been in operation for over 30 years. While guests can still expect the same quality … Continued