LAND FOR HOMES INITIATIVE

Nunavut faces a significant housing shortage, impacting social and economic well-being across the territory. Although housing construction has accelerated, some communities now lack suitable land for new homes. Collaborative action is crucial to secure appropriate, build-ready land to address this growing need.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Land for Homes Initiative is guided by three Inuit cultural principles that support Collaboration, Innovation, and Environmental Stewardship:

Piliriqatigiingniq

Working together for a common purpose by engaging partners and stakeholders to work towards better communities and housing.

Qanuqtuurunnarniq

Being resourceful to solve problems through innovative partnerships and new ways of accessing and sharing land-for-homes data and knowledge.

Avatimik Kamattiarniq

Practice environmental stewardship by recognizing that the development of land and the construction and operation of buildings impact the natural environment and consume treasured resources.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Reliable land information is essential at every stage of land planning, land preparation, and land administration. It is also fundamental to effective decision making during land assessment and selection for new homes. Land for Homes provides accessible tools, data, and guides to help housing partners in the supply and selection of land.

HAVE QUESTIONS? FIND OUT MORE

Learn about the initiative (PDF)

What is a Land Supply Chain (PDF)

Collaboration and partnerships are key to addressing Nunavut’s housing challenges. By working together, we can make meaningful progress toward creating homes and improving quality of life across the territory.

L4H STAKEHOLDERS

Key stakeholders include Nunavut's twenty-five municipalities, the Regional Inuit Associations and Inuit Development Corporations, and the Government of Nunavut Department of Community and Government Services (CGS).