As a locally and regionally-focused program, Niriqatiginnga supports four primary objectives: Indigenous Food Sector Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Training; Promoting Indigenous Agriculture and Agri-food-focused Research; Promoting Trade in Indigenous Peoples’ Food Products and Cultural Revitalization through Arts, Culture, and Creative Entrepreneurship.
Demonstrating our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our project is firmly committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and this objective lies at the core of everything we do.
Follow us on our journey
With a dedicated focus on sustainability, we’ve woven these global goals into the fabric of our program and its activities.
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Our Latest SDG News and Examples
Friendshoring, Arts, Arctic Security, AI and Supply Chains
Learn how we’re fortifying Arctic security through arts, sustainable development, resilient communities, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.
OpenAI Researcher Access Program support for Northern Youth Arts, Food Security Projects
Explore how the OpenAI Researcher Access Program is supporting Indigenous artists and youth to leverage advanced AI tools to address food security challenges and safeguard cultural heritage in northern regions.
News and Project Updates for May 2024
From funding announcements to new projects and partnerships, we’re really proud to be working on a number of collaborative projects this spring. And we have a lot of terrific news and updates to share!
In this month’s success story, learn how a small community-based digital arts and entrepreneurship program leveraged skills from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse to re-develop the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce online. Read more about this exciting achievement!