Iqaluit, Nunavut (June 16, 2025)– From June 9 to 12, the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) hosted the 2025 Nunavut Housing Forum in Iqaluit, bringing together over 300 leaders from the industry, Inuit organizations, and all levels of government. The four-day event set a new pace for collaborative action on Igluliuqatigiingniq, also known as the Nunavut 3000 strategy to build 3,000 new homes by 2030, an initiative set out by the 6th Legislative Assembly under the Katujjiluta Mandate.

Participants explored a wide range of housing topics featuring northern businesses, educators, policy makers and local leaders. Highlights include discussions on procurement and land development, the health impacts of housing insecurity, financing, and opportunities to invest in Nunavummiut through local training. The forum brought stakeholders together to identify practical ways to scale housing across the territory. The connections made and ideas exchanged throughout the week will directly contribute to the long-term success of Nunavut 3000.

New Housing Partnerships Announced

The forum included the signing of two construction contracts demonstrating how public, private and Inuit-led organizations are aligning to improve housing outcomes in Nunavut. On Tuesday, NHC signed an agreement with Birchcliff Development Limited, a full-service design and construction firm focused on northern housing. The partnership will support the co-creation of Inuit-centred housing solutions that reflect local needs, values and capacity. On Wednesday, NHC announced their partnership with Arctic Fresh Projects, a Nunavut-based social enterprise, that aims to expand community-led housing delivery in the Qikiqtani region, with integrated support initiatives related to local employment.

“These agreements affirm that locally designed, sustainable housing can be led and delivered within our own communities,” said Lorne Kusugak, the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation. “We are seeing our network of partners continue to grow, each sharing the same determination to address Nunavut’s housing crisis. I want to thank the Elders, youth, experts, and leaders who participated in this year’s Forum. Their contributions will help shape the future of housing across Nunavut.”

Quick Facts:

•The Nunavut Housing Forum hosted over 25 panels, keynotes, breakout sessions and performances showcasing northern innovation and progress.

•Two construction contracts signed with Birchcliff Development and Arctic Fresh Projects to advance community-led housing.

•Nunavut 3000 is on track to meet the goal of 1,000 units in progress by October 2025, as set out by the 6th Assembly of Nunavut, identifying housing as a top priority under the Katujjiluta Mandate.

•The Office of the Chief Building Official (OCBO) reports 855 housing units to date (347 completed, 508 in construction and design).

•An estimated 200 additional units are expected to begin construction by the end of 2025.

•5 and a half years left to achieve completion of the Nunavut 3000 strategy.