Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Wind

This project is a big step toward clean, reliable and affordable energy in Nunavut. By replacing most of Sanikiliaq’s diesel with wind power, the community will have lower electricity costs and less pollution. As a nation of builders, our government is committed to investing in infrastructure that strengthens communities – especially in the North – where clean energy projects like this help build a more sustainable and self-reliant future.

The Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Project is a concrete example of Indigenous Peoples’ leadership in clean energy and a clean growth future in Canada. This Inuit-owned project is leading the way towards cleaner and more reliable electricity, bringing economic opportunities to Nunavut.

Qulliq Energy Corporation is pleased with the federal government’s investment in Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation’s (NNC) wind project in Sanikiluaq. This milestone represents transformative progress in Nunavut’s transition to clean energy. By integrating renewable energy into the local grid, this project will contribute toward reducing diesel consumption, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing energy security for Sanikiluaq. We congratulate NNC for their leadership and the Government of Canada’s commitment to advancing a sustainable future for Nunavut.

Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation is proud to be a leader in the clean energy transition in Nunavut, working alongside communities across the Qikiqtani Region to implement clean energy solutions that enable social, environmental, and economic prosperity for Qikiqtani Inuit. Energy sovereignty in the Arctic is more pressing each and every day as we continue to feel the real impacts of climate change in Nunavut. The Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Project represents an energy future that prioritizes Inuit rights and environmental sustainability to ensure future generations have access to a safe, clean environment for many years to come. 

I fully support the wind project, it benefits the community as a whole socially, economically, and environmentally. It also shows Sanikiluaq is willing to be a supportive partner of projects like these in the future.

I am proud that the Hamlet of Sanikiluaq is an enthusiastic supporter of green energy. I will continue to support measures that use technology and innovation to give our community greater energy independence and lessen our carbon footprint. This project is the first of its kind in Nunavut and we hope the success of this project allows for more projects of this type to happen throughout the Territory.