Our Goals
The Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission (NMRPC) developed Goals specific to its work that are nested under each of its Values. They include the following:
Nunaqqatigiinniq – the people of Nunavik are defined by their relationships with each other.
Healthy People and Community Goals:
- Promote and protect culture, language, tradition, places of importance, and the uniqueness of Nunavik communities and their institutions.
- Foster community growth by being open, welcoming, and inclusive.
Pivaalliqatigiinniq/Makitaniq – the people of Nunavik grow and prosper together.
Healthy Economy Goals:
- Economic opportunities and meeting the needs of the community contribute to the wellbeing of Nunavimmiut.
- Infrastructure, including transportation and communication, contribute to the aspirations and wellbeing of Nunavimmiut.
- A healthy economy that not only meets, but exceeds, the basic needs of Nunavimmiut (housing, healthcare, justice, social services, food security).
Nunamiingaaqniq – the people of Nunavik, their way of life comes from the land and their relationship with the land.
Healthy Environment and Healthy Ecosystems Goals:
- Promote and support traditional economies, alternative energy, and ecofriendly practices for the holistic wellbeing of Nunavimmiut and Nunavik.
- Consider the sustainability of the environment and the integrity of ecosystems in all plans and activities.
Katujjiqatigiinniq – working together and collaboratively to find ways forward.
Integrity & Inclusion Goal:
- Nunavimmiut and planning partners feel included and are engaged in the planning process, the implementation of the plan, validation of results, and the measuring of success.
The NMRPC is currently working with its planning partners to develop goals specific to marine planning in the Nunavik Marine Region as well as objectives and actions to achieve the goals. These will be provided in the Marine Planning Strategy.