Sakkuq Kuujjuaraapik

Sakkuq means "bullet" in Inuktitut and is the landholding corporation for the community of Kuujjuaraapik. Sakkuq Landholding Corporation of Kuujjuaraapik was established in 1979.

Kuujjuaraapik meaning "little great river” in Inuktitut is Nunavik’s southernmost community. It is located on the shores of Hudson Bay at the mouth of the Great Whale River. Kuujjuaraapik is unique in Nunavik as a bicultural community, home to both Inuit and Cree populations. The neighbouring Cree community is known as Whapmagoostui.

Sakkuq's Team

Last election on : October 06, 2025

Executives

  • Anthony Ittoshat , President
  • Jeffrey Menarick , Vice-President
  • Cora Fleming , Secretary-Treasurer

Board Members

  • Minnie Tookalook
  • Nicholas Cookie-Simard
  • Rhoda Cookie
  • Silas Cookie-Comtois

Staff

  • Maria Fleming-Hamid , General Manager
  • Minnie Ittoshat , Land Use Administrator
  • Nunaruaq Faries-Cookie , Camp Manager

Interactive Map

Territorial Map

Branches

Qilalugaq Pub

Qilalugaq Pub is a local gathering place that provides a welcoming space for community members and visitors to meet, socialize, and connect. The pub offers a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Services

Office Complex

Built in 2023, the Sakkuq Office Complex, located at 789 Siikitaq Avenue in Kuujjuaraapik, is a modern administrative facility that houses the corporate offices of Sakkuq Landholding Corporation.

The complex includes two conference rooms and 20 office spaces available for lease, providing professional and functional workspaces to support local organizations, businesses, and community initiatives.

All office spaces are currently leased.

Camp

In 2024, Sakkuq Landholding Corporation acquired a construction camp designed to provide comfortable and functional accommodations.

The facility is available for both short-term and long-term rentals, offering a convenient accommodation option for construction crews, organizations, businesses, and individuals requiring lodging in Kuujjuaraapik.

The camp includes 30 private rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, storage cabinet, single bed, armchair, and private bathroom. The facility also features a laundry room with four washing machines and four dryers, a recreational room, as well as a kitchen and dining area equipped with a fully functional commercial kitchen.

For reservations or additional information, please contact the camp manager.

Hunting
and Fishing

Specific rules and conditions for non-beneficiaries are established by the Sakkuq Landholding Corporations when sports fishing or sports hunting in Kuujjuaraapik.

Consult the Conditions

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