Pictured: Northern store exterior in Kugluktuk

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 Kugluktuk is no exception.

Kugluktuk is a hamlet located at the mouth of the Coppermine River in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is the westernmost community in Nunavut, near the Northwest Territories border. With a population of 1491 (as per 2016 census), the traditional language of the area is Inuinnaqtun and is written in the Latin alphabet.

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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 Kugluktuk employing 25 individuals, with 80% being Indigenous employees.* We employ community members and support local business by purchasing services close to home. 

2. Capital Investment: Northern has made a $1,610,629 capital investment in the Kugluktuk store over a ten year period.*

3. Annual Economic Impact: Northern is making a positive economic impact in Kugluktuk, with $1,071,385 annual economic impact in the community.

Our Northern store manager David Ho and his team are large community supporters, actively contributing to the local population of Kugluktuk through various youth programs and other fundraising campaigns.

“It’s definitely heartwarming to know that we have touched the lives of so many children in the community, and to know that the money raised will one day enrich their lives makes me feel fulfilled,” said Ho.

*for year ending 2017