Sakku Enterprises Ltd., a Sakku Investments subsidiary, and Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. announced a memorandum of understanding in Rankin Inlet on July 2. The organizations say the agreement creates a framework to collaborate on construction and infrastructure opportunities, with a focus on affordable housing, Inuit construction-workforce development and future partnerships in the Kivalliq. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

The agreement could help connect two Inuit firms’ construction capacity and training efforts in a region facing housing and infrastructure needs. But it is an agreement to pursue future collaboration, not an announced housing build, government procurement award or guarantee of jobs or training placements.

Residents and businesses will need to watch for specific project announcements, procurement notices, funding decisions or training calls. The release does not say which communities or projects may be involved, how many homes could result, how much money is committed, or when work could begin.

Sakku Investments describes Sakku Enterprises as working in construction, civil works and logistics. Arctic Fresh Projects says it manages construction projects with Penn-Co Construction Ltd. The Nunavut Inuit business registry lists both Sakku Enterprises Limited and Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. as businesses. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗ The organizations’ announcement contains no project budget, unit count, contract value, site list or timeline. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗