Economic Development Fund – Quebec awards $ 100,000 to the Inuit Women’s Association of Nunavik Saturviit

INUKJUAK, QC , March 29, 2018 – The Government of Quebec is pleased to contribute to the Nunavik Inuit Women’s Association’s community soup project Saturviit, in the northern village of Inukjuak , by providing them with assistance. $ 100,000 for the renovation of the building in which their facilities are located and for the acquisition of professional kitchen equipment. This sum comes from the Development Economic Fund (FCD) administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy (MAMOT).

Ungava MP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Jean Boucher, made the announcement today on behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montreal region, Martin Coiteux.

The financial assistance granted will make it possible to renovate the organization’s building and provide it with a security system. The total cost of the project is estimated at more than $ 308,000.

Quotes:

“I am very pleased to announce this assistance to the Saturviit Inuit Women’s Association of Nunavik, whose 2014 community soup kitchen pilot project has provided more than 80 meals a week to people in need. food insecurity in the northern village of Inukjuak . In addition to helping to meet the nutritional needs of this population, the aid granted today will help consolidate the project to make it a social economy enterprise and develop a place of socialization bringing pride and dignity to workshop participants of the kitchen. ”

Jean Boucher , MP for Ungava and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks

“The assistance granted demonstrates our desire to foster the development of safe environments for the full development of all communities in Quebec, including those in Nunavik. This initiative is a good example of improving the quality of life of citizens. The government also supports the implementation of similar projects in other northern villages in Nunavik that are facing similar issues that weaken the social fabric in communities. ”

Martin Coiteux , Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Montréal region

Highlights:

The DCF aims to support initiatives that contribute in particular to economic, social, cultural, tourism, environmental and technological development.
In 2016-2017, this program has invested just over $ 3 million in various projects in Quebec.

Economic Development Fund – Quebec awards $ 100,000 to the Inuit Women’s Association of Nunavik Saturviit

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