Pictured: Store Manager John Mackenzie (Right) with his staff members at Northern, Arctic Bay. 

The North West Company is proud of the active role we play within communities. We strive to help make a positive, progressive difference within each community we serve – and our role in the hamlet of Arctic Bay is no exception.

Arctic Bay is an Inuit hamlet located in the northern part of the Borden Peninsula in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. With a population of 868, the predominant languages are Inuktitut and English.

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North West is proud of the impact we have on the community.

1. Employment:  We are one of the largest employers in the community, with our Northern store in Arctic Bay employing 13 individuals, with 69% being Indigenous employees.* We employ community members and support local business by purchasing services close to home. 

2. Capital Investment:  Northern has made a $467,936 capital investment in the Arctic Bay store over a 10-year period.* 

3. Annual Economic Impact: Northern is making a positive economic impact in Arctic Bay, with $850,018 annual economic impact in the community.

Our Northern store manager John Mackenzie and his team are large community supporters, actively contributing to the local population of Arctic Bay.  

“It is not just our obligation to give back to a community that has given so much to us, but it makes me – and my team – feel great that we are helping in every way we can,” said John.

*for year ending 2017