Projects
The Uquutaq Society is expanding to help homeless and housing-vulnerable people in the North. With regular funding applications, great partners, donations, and municipal support, we’re continuously working on projects big and small to address the ongoing housing crisis in Canada’s Arctic:
“Market affordability remains a challenge, particularly for the younger population…”
“Nunavut has the highest percentage of households in need in Canada…”
“Significant price increases were recorded (for) housing units, and rentals…”
The 2022 CMHC Northern Housing Report
Developing a stronger support network
Our Development team:
- N63 Consulting
- McCallumSather Architects Inc.
- Accutech Engineering Inc.
The Butler SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Supportive Housing Project
803 Aiviq, Lot 940, Plan 3596 (AKA, the ‘Butler Building’)
- Downtown Iqaluit
- 32 Rooms
- Laundry Facilities
- Shared Kitchen
- Covered Parking
- Staff Office space
- Multi-use rooms
- Amenities close by
Currently, the minimum annual household income required to afford a one-bedroom unit in Iqaluit is $99,000. Average monthly rent is $2,500. Shared condos are going for about $1650. And the vacancy rate is less than 1%. Even essential workers are struggling to afford accommodation in this city.
Contribute to the Butler SRO Project
The Low Barrier Service (LBS) Expansion Project
Meeting people where they are — safely, compassionately, year-round.
What this project will deliver:
- Expansion from 17 to 44 shelter beds
- A year-round drop-in and warming centre
- 13 low-barrier transitional housing rooms
- Space designed for safety, accessibility, and culturally responsive care
This expansion ensures that no one is turned away on the coldest nights — and that people have pathways forward, even when they are facing the most complex challenges.
Contribute to the LBS project
Atco Loop Site
The proposed development for the ATCO Loop site is a four-storey mixed-use building, comprising a vibrant and essential blend of commercial and residential spaces. At the heart of this project is a commitment to supporting the community of Iqaluit by providing both affordable housing and critical commercial space for non-profit services. Above the commercial space, the building will offer 40+ affordable housing units, including a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, and a common area space for resident use.
