Anniturvik means "a place where they hold it in protection” in Inuktitut and is the landholding corporation for the community of Umiujaq. Anniturvik Landholding Corporation of Umiujaq was established in 2004.
Umiujaq meaning "which resembles a boat” in Inuktitut is located on the shores of Hudson Bay and was established in 1986. The Inuit negotiated a clause into the 1975 James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement that provided for the relocation of the Inuit from Kuujjuarapik to a new settlement unaffected by hydro-electric development. Following a referendum, the new community of Umiujaq was chosen.
Beneficiaries : 543
Contact
P.O. Box 148
Umiujaq, J0M 1Y0
Phone : 819 331-7831
Fax : 819 331-7044
Officers
Mark Tookalook, President
Alec Niviaxie, Vice-President
Jeremiah Kumarluk, Secretary-Treasurer
Administrators
Sarowillie Anowak, Victoria Qinuajuak, Alec Sala
Staff
Lydia Tooktoo, General Manager
Last election on : October 10, 2023
Hunting and Fishing
Specific rules and conditions for non-beneficiaries are established by the Anniturvik Landholding Corporations when sports fishing or sports hunting in Umiujaq.