Guiding Principles

Guiding the activity of Atuqtuarvik Corporation are five key principles:

Self-Reliance

The goal is to assist new and existing Inuit-owned businesses to remain and/or become viable.

Level of Risk

Atuqtuarvik Corporation accepts a higher level of risk as an interim step in achieving viability.

Lending Institution

Atuqtuarvik Corporation is a for profit Inuit-owned and controlled loan and investment company focused on providing lending and equity investment products to Inuit business demonstrating the ability to repay.

Individual Responsibility

Individuals are the critical factor in successful business development.  For a business to become viable, the individual must be capable, committed and motivated.

Accountability

Atuqtuarvik Corporation ensures that the needs of the Inuit business community are addressed wherever possible within the mandate and resources of the Corporation.

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