Agreement Focuses on Collaboration in the Construction Industry, Advancing the Development of Inuit Construction Workforce, and Partnerships to Deliver Housing and Infrastructure in the Kivalliq
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, July 2nd, 2026 – Sakku Enterprises Ltd. (SEL) and Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. (AFP) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing opportunities to work together on construction and infrastructure, with a key focus on affordable housing, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in the construction sector.
Sakku Enterprises Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakku Investments Corporation, the economic development arm of the Kivalliq Inuit Association. SEL operates in the construction, civil works and logistics sectors, with expertise in general contracting and project management.
Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. is the construction arm of Arctic Fresh Group of Companies, a 100% Inuit-owned social enterprise that operates multiple divisions including on-line grocery, retail, hospitality, aviation, hospitality, and construction services. AFP manages construction projects in partnership with Penn-Co Construction Ltd. and is engaged in the delivery of new housing units under the Government of Nunavut’s housing initiative Nunavut 3000.
“This agreement and partnership between two Inuit owned and operated companies is a testament to the commitment both organizations have made to developing Inuit led solutions to the housing crisis and infrastructure gap we face in Nunavut. This MOU is an important step to ensure the entire housing build cycle is produced and installed by Inuit, from the region, while developing their skills and know-how to ensure benefits, skills, and wages remain in our region and our communities” – David Kakuktinniq, President, SEL.
Both leaders remarked how this partnership represents a shared commitment to advance Inuit economic self-determination and contribute to the long-term prosperity of Kivalliq communities, with a strong focus on the construction industry, the development of an Inuit construction workforce, and the exploration of new housing and infrastructure initiatives.
“Arctic Fresh Projects is our biggest operation as it serves the greatest number of Inuit through employment and training. Construction is the most common and effective way to get people into the workforce. We have found many Inuit have skills and natural abilities in construction trades as it provides many ways of learning and teaching through storytelling, showing and doing. This agreement between SEL and AFP recognizes both our organizations shared purpose not only to building infrastructure but building and developing an Inuit workforce and business ownership opportunities to ensure long-term success and self-determination” – Albert Netser, Co-Chief Executive Officer, AFP.
By bringing together regional experience, construction expertise, and a shared commitment to community outcomes, SEL and AFP’s partnership will support meaningful progress across the Kivalliq. This MOU creates a foundation for future collaboration that can expand skills, employment, and Inuit-led delivery of housing and infrastructure projects, while helping ensure the benefits of development remain connected to the people and communities of the region.
For more information please contact:
Denise Kusugak
Communications Coordinator – Sakku Investments Corporation
[email protected] (867) 645-2805
Malaiya Lucassie
Manager, Human Resources – Arctic Fresh Group of Companies
[email protected] (867) 222-4748