Pijunnaq sector
development.
Annauma envisions a nonprofit and charitable sector in Nunavut that is resilient, collaborative, and guided by community priorities.
Across Nunavut, nonprofit and charitable organizations carry essential work — often with limited operational funding, small teams, and significant geographic and administrative challenges. Pijunnaq responds to this reality by investing in long-term strength, not just short-term projects.
Annauma prioritizes Inuit-led, community-based organizations across Nunavut, including small and emerging nonprofits and charities, as part of a long-term vision for a thriving and well-supported sector.
We envision a nonprofit and charitable sector in Nunavut that:
- Is guided by community needs
- Leads in ways that are accountable, transparent, and grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles
- Shares resources, tools, and lessons learned to support collective learning
- Is an employer of choice for Nunavummiut
Strategic pillars
Annauma’s Pijunnaq sector development strategy is centred on three interconnected pillars:
Sharing
Providing long-term, flexible funding to nonprofits and charities serving their communities.
Gathering
Creating opportunities for organizations to connect, build relationships, and learn from one another.
Sustaining
Sharing the skills, tools, and systems that organizations need to operate effectively and sustainably over time.
Together, these pillars help build a healthy and vibrant nonprofit and charitable sector in Nunavut – one that is well resourced, collaborative, and able to focus its energy on what matters most to communities.
Through Pijunnaq, Annauma aims to see stronger governance and financial systems, increased staff stability and leadership development, reduced administrative burden, and deeper collaboration across communities and regions. Over time, this contributes to organizations that are more sustainable, confident, and responsive to community priorities.
Annauma works with partners, including the Nunavut Association of Non-Profit Organizations, to improve access to practical resources such as research, policy templates, governance training, and other supports that strengthen the sector as a whole.
Pijunnaq means capable and reflects the collective strength of organizations across Nunavut.
When nonprofit leaders come together to learn, share, and collaborate, they nurture the sector and help shape its future.
The Pijunnaq Cohort
The Pijunnaq Cohort brings together a small group of nonprofits and charities for a three-year initiative.
With facilitation and shared learning, participating organizations work together to determine how funding is used to strengthen their internal operations and support the long-term growth of Nunavut’s nonprofit and charitable sector as a whole.
2026–27 Pijunnaq Cohort:
Expressions of Interest for the 2026–27 Pijunnaq Cohort open March 18 and close April 17, 2026.
Want to learn more?
Download the Pijunnaq Granting Guide for a deeper look at how this process works and how to get involved.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
- Eligible expenses
- Selection criteria
- Funding allocations
- Important dates
