QIA is bringing 21 new modular homes to Arctic Bay, Clyde River, Grise Fiord, and Pond Inlet.
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is proud to share that materials for 21 new modular homes have now arrived in Arctic Bay, Clyde River, Grise Fiord, and Pond Inlet.
These homes mark the first phase of a much larger Inuit-led housing initiative that will expand across Nunavut in the years ahead. Recognizing the urgent need for housing in our communities, QIA moved quickly to begin construction and was able to leverage federal funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to cover approximately 60% of the construction costs for these first 21 homes.
By acting early, QIA is helping to deliver the first 21 homes of a new option for Inuit housing. These family homes are culturally appropriate and more affordable than current market options.
This work is being done in collaboration with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) through its Angirratsaliulauqta – Nunavut Inuit Housing Action Plan, which focuses on creating affordable rental housing for Inuit beyond the existing social housing system offered by the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC).
Right now, most Inuit have two options: subsidized housing through NHC, or renting or purchasing a home at full market value. This new initiative creates a third middle option, something that does not currently exist in our communities. These homes will offer alternative for Inuit families looking to rent a home.
To oversee and grow this new housing model, NTI is establishing a not-for-profit company called Igluvut, meaning “Our Homes.” Once Igluvut is fully formed, ownership and operation of the homes constructed by QIA will be transferred to Igluvut. Inuit will be able to apply to live in these homes, and details about eligibility, rent, and expansion will be shared by NTI once finalized.
NTI and the Regional Inuit Associations continue to work together to develop the policies and processes that will guide Igluvut and future housing development.
This project is community-focused and built for long-term impact. As these first homes are completed and more follow across Nunavut, more Inuit will have access to affordable, high-quality housing and a greater range of options for where and how they live.
For more information, visit NTI’s Angirratsaliulauqta website, see our earlier post “More Homes for Qikiqtani Families,” and follow our Facebook page for updates as construction continues.
