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Food Insecurity

The Nunavut Harvesters Support Program

September 1, 2020

Regional Inuit Associations – The purpose of Nunavut Harvesters Support Program (NHSP) is to preserve and advance Nunavut Inuit harvesting culture, heritage and traditional ways of life. The programs include the Community Hunt Program and the Harvesting Equipment Program, which is made up of the small harvesting equipment program, the safety equipment program and the disaster relief program.

The Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated program has a 2020 budget of $1,228,162.25.

Funding is available for:

  • Small Equipment: Up to 50% of the equipment costs (including shipping costs) to a maximum of $500 per request and $1,000 per family each year for small harvesting equipment/tools.
  • Safety Equipment: up to 50% of the equipment costs (including shipping costs) to a maximum of $500 per request and $1,000 per family each year for safety equipment used for harvesting.
  • Disaster Relief: up to 75% of the replacement cost, for any major harvesting equipment lost in an accident or disaster.
  • Community Hunt: costs for fuel and food for each harvester participating in a community hunt.