Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc. (NSSI)
«A partnership built on common sense»

Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc.(NSSI) is an Inuit majority owned Nunavut based company, registered and certified in conformity with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Policies, and its head office is located in Iqaluit. NSSI was incorporated in April 2000, under the Canadian Act. Its first shareholders were Arctic Co-operatives Limited, and Desgagnés Transarctik Inc. (DTI), the managing partner of the company.

In December 2012 and in January 2014, NSSI was enriched by significant additions to its shareholders, when Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC), Sakku Investments Corporation (Sakku) and Kitikmeot Corporation (KC) joined the partnership formation.

NSSI not only carries general cargo, but also fuel. NSSI’s entire revenues originate from the general cargo and fuel carriage activities, to and from Nunavut destinations, and the company's profits generated by these activities are distributed among its shareholders, according to the partners’ respective shares.

Thanks to its access to a sizeable fleet comprised of multipurpose cargo ships and tankers, its human resources’ expertise and its determination to remain the leader in Arctic resupply services, NSSI has, throughout the years, committed to maintaining excellence in the sealift services it offers to its clients. NSSI also commits to servicing all its customers as partners; and it will always be proud of the success of each of their individual project.

Foremost, NSSI pursues its mandate as a first rank reliable partner in Economic Development projects, as well as a local-capacity builder within the Nunavut Territory.

It is our belief that NSSI, has clearly proven its capability and capacity to meet, and even surpass its clients’ expectations. NSSI presently serves 26 communities, of which few area are included in the GN/NSSI Agreement for the Arctic Resupply services.

Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops)

Arctic Co-operatives Limited is NSSI’s main shareholder. Arctic Co-ops compasses several independent co-operatives, the majority of which are located in Nunavut communities. Cooperatives in Nunavut represent the interests of thousands of Inuit members, and provide an important source of income for hundreds of Nunavut families through direct, employment, and through sale and distribution of arts and craftwork, furs and local foods. www.arcticco-op.com

Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC)

Qikiqtaaluk Corporation is a wholly Inuit owned birthright development corporation, created by the Baffin Region Inuit Association (now called the Qikiqtani Inuit Association). QC’s purpose is to provide direct employment and financial opportunities for Inuit within the Qikiqtani region and beyond. QC aims to become a major contributor to all segments of the Nunavut economy. By balancing tradition with innovation, QC strives to improve the social and economic well-being of all people in the Qikiqtani region, by investing in or creating sound financial opportunities. https://www.qcorp.ca

Sakku Investments Corporation (Sakku)

Sakku Investments Corporation. is a for-profit organization owned by the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA). Under the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement, KIA is a designated Inuit organization with significant responsibilities for claim implementation. Sakku serves as its 'economic arm' and is deemed an Inuit birthright corporation. Sakku's mission is to build a viable and healthy economy for Inuit in the Kivalliq Region. Since its incorporation in 1989, Sakku has met its mission primarily through partnership and technology transfers with other corporations. www.sakkuinvestments.ca

Kitikmeot Corporation (KC)

Kitikmeot Corporation is the business development arm of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, and is responsible for developing business opportunities that will build an economic base in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Kitikmeot Corporation is 100% Inuit-owned (by the Kitikmeot Inuit Association) but more importantly, is working on behalf of the Inuit of the Kitikmeot Region. www.kitikmeotcorp.ca

Desgagnés Transarctik Inc. (DTI)

Desgagnés Transarctik Inc. is a maritime shipping company with many years of expertise in Sealift operations in remote northern regions, particularly in the Canadian Arctic, where it is undeniably the leading sealift operator.

In continuous and growth, DTI manages and delivers, safely and efficiently, significant cargo volumes to the Canadian Arctic destinations every year. A considerable part of DTI's presently deployed taskforce has been directly involved in sealift operations for many years, at management and operational levels.

As a managing partner of NSSI, DTI is ISO 9001 certified for quality management.