Sakkuq Kuujjuaraapik
Sakkuq means "bullet" in Inuktitut and is the landholding corporation for the community of Kuujjuaraapik. Sakkuq Landholding Corporation of Kuujjuaraapik was established in 1979.
Kuujjuaraapik meaning "little great river” in Inuktitut is Nunavik’s southernmost community. It is located on the shores of Hudson Bay at the mouth of the Great Whale River. Kuujjuaraapik is unique in Nunavik as a bicultural community, home to both Inuit and Cree populations. The neighbouring Cree community is known as Whapmagoostui.
Beneficiaries: 788
Contact
789 Siikitaq AvenueP.O. Box 549
Kuujjuaraapik, J0M 1G0
Sakkuq's Team
Last election on : October 10, 2023
Officers
- Anthony Ittoshat , President
- Jeffrey Menarick , Vice-President
- Cora Fleming , Secretary-Treasurer
Administrators
- Minnie Tookalook
- Rhoda Cookie
- Nicholas Cookie-Simard
- Silas Cookie-Comtois
Staff
- Linda Kowcharlie , Assistant General Manager
- Minnie Ittoshat , Land Use Administrator
Territorial Map
Hunting and Fishing
Specific rules and conditions for non-beneficiaries are established by the Sakkuq Landholding Corporations when sports fishing or sports hunting in Kuujjuaraapik.
Consult the Conditions