Abluqta means “Let us step forward” in Inuktitut. That spirit guides everything we do.

We provide essential services in Baker Lake, Nunavut. Our work also creates opportunities and work experience for Inuit who face barriers and disabilities in the community.

Abluqta is led by a small board of directors and operates a combined Thrift Shop and Food Bank social enterprise. Since 2017, we have been serving the people of Baker Lake with affordable goods and food support.

We are different from a traditional charity. Our Thrift Shop helps generate income, and we rely on local volunteers to keep the doors open. Without our volunteers and community support, Abluqta would not exist.

Agnico Eagle Mines supports us as a funding sponsor. This partnership helps cover part of our overhead and food bank supplies. Costs in Nunavut are high, especially for food, so we plan carefully and stretch every dollar. Support from sponsors and fundraising allows us to pay for rent, wages, taxes and workers compensation, business licenses, training, telephone, internet, and other operating costs.

We run regular food bank distributions and keep emergency supplies for people in urgent need between food bank days. We choose food that is cost effective and meets the needs of our clients. Every purchase is made with care, so families in Baker Lake receive as much value as possible.