News Release

2026-08-25

Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) congratulates Joe Kunuk on appointment as President of Igluvut Corporation

Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) congratulates Joe Kunuk on appointment as President of Igluvut Corporation Iqaluit, Nunavut (Wednesday, August 25, 2026) - The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) congratulates Joe Kunuk on his appointment as President of Igluvut Corporation. Igluvut has an important role to play in expanding housing options for Nunavut Inuit and adding capacity to the territory’s housing system. “I congratulate Mr. Kunuk on his appointment as President of Igluvut Corporation,” said the Honourable Cecile Nelvana Lyall, Minister responsible for NHC. “Addressing Nunavut’s housing shortage requires strong partnerships and increased housing capacity across the territory. Inuit-led organizations such as Igluvut play an important role in developing housing solutions that respond to the needs of Nunavut Inuit. I look forward to NHC and Igluvut working together to build more homes for Nunavummiut.” We look forward to working with Mr. Kunuk and the Igluvut team as we continue to strengthen partnerships and increase housing supply across the Territory, “Said Nick Clark, Acting President of the Nunavut Housing Corporation. Partnership is central to NHC’s Igluliuqatigiingniq – Building Homes Together strategy. NHC works with Inuit organizations, governments, communities and other housing partners to increase supply and create more housing options across the continuum.

Igluliuqatigiingniq

Nunavut 3000

Nunavut 3000 will create more housing for Nunavummiut by developing partnerships and investing in innovative construction methods that increase efficiency and decrease costs.

By working with communities, Inuit organizations, housing sector stakeholders, and all Nunavummiut, the Nunavut Housing Corporation is dedicated to realizing the vision of Nunavut 3000 to build healthy communities, support training and local economic development, and expand the housing continuum in Nunavut.