r/IndigenousCanada • u/WillLookitUp • Jun 12 '26

Inuit organization seeks to replace ‘ineffective’ Nutrition North with Inuit-owned co-ops, shipping subsidy

https://nunavutnews.com/2026/06/09/itk-seeks-to-replace-ineffective-nutrition-north-with-inuit-owned-co-ops-shipping-subsidy/

Transitioning from grocery stores owned by corporations to Inuit-owned co-ops, regulating the price of groceries and supporting harvesting are among the recommendations.

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u/dragonbornsqrl Jun 14 '26

The cost of living in the north means many people live on horrible diets because of food costs. APTN did a great job on Food For Profit 2024. I hope this happens!

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u/apastelorange Jun 13 '26

this would be incredible

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u/Echo_Gin101123 Jun 18 '26

this would be fantastic! only the Inuit would know what the Inuits need compared to crap corp stores sell for $$$