Qaqqalik means “the place of many mountains” in Inuktitut and is the landholding corporation for the community of Salluit. Qaqqalik Landholding Corporation of Salluit was established in 1979.
Salluit meaning "the thin ones” in Inuktitut is located about 10 km from the Hudson Strait. Situated at the midpoint of Nunavik’s 14 communities, Salluit serves as an important regional hub for both meetings and air transportation, connecting communities along the Hudson and Ungava coasts.
Beneficiaries : 1755
Contact
1306 Imiqtavik Street
P.O. Box 30
Salluit, J0M 1S0
Phone : 819 255-8908
Fax : 819 255-8864
Officers
Adamie Alaku, President
Adamie Saviadjuk, Vice-President
Bobby Tarkirk, Secretary-Treasurer
Administrators
Charlie Ikey, Susie Sakiagak, Johnny Alaku, Bobby Saviadjuk
Staff
Sonia Gosselin, General Manager
Markusie Papigatuk, Assistant General Manager
Steve Fonovich, Land Use Administrator
Kaudjak Padlayat, Superintendant
Peter Saviadjuk,
Last election on : October 30, 2023
Filiales
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Nuvumiut Development Partnership developed in 1196 between the Nunaturlik LHC of Kangiqsujuaq and the Qaqqalik LHC of Salluit to develop business opportunities in the mining sector for the benefit of the communities. It has developed partnerships with several companies such as BQE Water, Blais Industries, Redpath, Norfil, RJLL, Kiewit and ESS.
Services
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Office Complex Built in XXX, the office complex located at #1306 Imiqtavik Street in Salluit includes the corporate offices of Qaqqalik LHC, a large conference room fully equipped with a simultaneous translation booth and audiovisual equipment and XX office rental spaces. It also houses the itinerant court. All office spaces are currently rented out.
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Heavy Machinery Rental Qaqqalik Landholding Corporation owns a wide range of heavy machinery available for rental.
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Granular material production Qaqqalik LHC operates a crusher and quarry, producing granular material essential to the community's construction industry.
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Garage services Qaqqalik LHC operates a garage offering maintenance and repair services to both individuals and businesses, for both personal vehicles and heavy machinery.
Hunting and Fishing
Specific rules and conditions for non-beneficiaries are established by the Qaqqalik Landholding Corporations when sports fishing or sports hunting in Salluit.