Developing a local economy is a demanding process anywhere. It's especially tough in Nunavut, where small populations, big distances, and the high cost of doing business present challenges unlike any other region.

To date Aarluk has developed Community Economic Development Plans (CED Plans) for over half the communities in Nunavut. The most recent example of this work was a June visit by David Boult to the beautiful community of Kimmirut, south Baffin Island, to update a previous plan done by Aarluk in 2007. However, while this update is in its final phases and a revised CED plan for Kimmirut is almost complete, there's no rest for the Aarlummiut - we will soon be starting work with the Hamlet of Coral Harbour to update their CED Plan as well.

Aarluk’s Chris Grosset, Marla Limousin, and Geoff Rigby will be working with Coral Harbour’s CED committee, hamlet staff, and other key local stakeholders to update the previous Coral Harbour CED Plan (developed by Aarluk in 2007). Chris will be travelling to Coral Harbour the week of November 14th to begin initial community consultations. The community, located in Nunavut’s Kivalliq region on Southampton Island, often has country food available thanks to its proximity to some good hunting areas, so Chris is looking forward to getting his hands dirty in a number of different ways!