INAC in Nunavut

Our Mission

"To work in partnership to help improve the quality of life of Nunavummiut through economic and social development, environmental stewardship and effective management of natural resources."

A Message from the Regional Director General

This is an exciting time for Nunavut. Since its creation in 1999, the territory has experienced consistent economic and population growth and is poised for continued expansion in key sectors of the economy, such as mining, construction, services, and transportation. Investments in public infrastructure have brought new schools, health centres and a hospital to Nunavut and have also made possible broadband Internet access. Local and regional social and cultural development efforts are preparing Nunavummiut to take advantage of economic opportunities while remaining firmly rooted in their culture.

Our Nunavut Regional Office offers a variety of programs and services and is responsible for a number of key regulatory activities in Nunavut. We work with Nunavummiut to develop local and territorial economies, manage land and water, and improve Nunavut's capacity to respond to local, regional, and national challenges. Specifically, our work includes managing and regulating sustainable resource development; preserving and protecting the environment; remediating contaminated sites; and making and managing investments in community economic, skills, and cultural development. We also support the positive and productive relationship shared by the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut, and work with a number of territorial stakeholders, such as Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, to implement the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.

The Nunavut Regional Office is a dedicated group of experienced and capable employees anxious to work with our clients and partners to improve the quality of life of all Nunavummiut. We welcome your involvement in our efforts to respond to all of the challenges and opportunities before Nunavut.

Michael Nadler
Regional Director General

Our Offices

The Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Nunavut Regional Office has five different office locations throughout the territory. Three of these offices are located in Iqaluit, one in Rankin Inlet, and one in Kugluktuk.

Qimugjuk Building in Iqaluit		Executive Services, the Corporate Services Directorate, and the Field Operations Division are located in the building 969 in Iqaluit.
Inuksugait Phase II building in Iqaluit		The Inuit and Intergovernmental Affairs Directorate and the Contaminated Sites Directorate are located in building 1104B in Iqaluit.
Building 918 in Iqaluit		The Operations Directorate comprised of the Land Administration, Mineral Resources, Water Resources, and Environment Divisions is located in building 918 in Iqaluit.
Kivalliq District Office in Rankin Inlet		The Resource Management Officer for the Kivalliq region is located in Rankin Inlet's District Office.
Kitikmeot District Office in Kugluktuk		The Resource Management Officer for the Kitikmeot region is located in Kugluktuk's District Office.