Introducing an Ally
Makivik Corporation

Makivik is the development corporation mandated to manage the heritage funds of the Inuit of Nunavik provided for in the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). Makivik's role includes the administering and investment of these funds, and the promotion of economic growth assisting in the creation of businesses run by Inuit in Nunavik.

Makivik promotes the preservation of Inuit culture and language, as well as the health, welfare, relief of poverty, and education of Inuit in the communities. Makivik's corporate structure is composed of sixteen elected members of the Board of Directors, five of whom form the elected Executive, and three appointed Nunavik Governors.

The corporate objectives are as follows:

  • To receive, administer, use, and invest the compensation money intended for the Inuit, as provided for in the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement.
  • To relieve poverty and to promote the welfare, advancement, and education of the Inuit.
  • To foster, promote, protect, and assist in preserving the Inuit way of life, values, and traditions.
  • To exercise the functions vested in it by other Acts or by the Agreement.
  • To develop and improve the Inuit communities and to improve their means of actions.
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    Directeur scientifique : Pierre Noreau > pierre.noreau@umontreal.ca

    Coordonnateurs :
    Éric Cardinal > eric.cardinal@umontreal.ca
    Karine Gentelet > karine.gentelet@umontreal.ca