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Qikiqtaaluq Corporation

Participants Indigenous Peoples; People from rural, remote, and northern communities

Locations
Nunavut

Investment
$1 million

Topics
Inclusive Economy
Sectors
SME Adaptability
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lnshore Fishery Development in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut

As part of its five year plan to address the human resource needs for successful inshore fisheries research and development in the Qikiqtani region, Qikiqtaaluq Corporation accessed FSC funding to develop the Inshore Fishery Development in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut program.

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The Inuit-led initiative will pilot in two communities, to train Inuit community members and identify entrepreneurship and small business opportunities. By supporting the professional development of regional entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers, the program aims to lead to an innovative approach to Indigenous community-based entrepreneurship and small business development that can be extended in subsequent years. The goal for this area of the larger strategy aims to reach all 13 communities in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut, and more broadly to other regions and to other sectors of the northern economy.

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Rising Skills: Digital Skills Needs for Smart and Connected Vehicles

  • December 2020
  • Signal49 Research (formerly The Conference Board of Canada)
As the automotive industry shifts toward smart and connected vehicles, tradespeople who service cars, trucks, heavy duty equipment, and other vehicles will need stronger digital competencies. This briefing looks at how stakeholders in the automotive sector can reduce barriers to digital upskilling for both apprentices and journeypersons.
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Upskilling Program for Jobs in Digital Health and Data Analytics

  • November 2025
  • The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN in Toronto, Canada, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of its “Upskilling Program for Jobs in Digital Health and Data Analytics”, aimed at bridging the skills gap in healthcare professionals’ proficiency with advanced digital and data-driven technologies.
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Barriers and Enablers of Northern Business and Entrepreneurship

  • June 2026
  • Diversity Institute
We synthesized recent data on the North’s economy, and a literature review on the various barriers and enablers to entrepreneurship and businesses in the Territorial North (incl. Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut).
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