Projects
Our Projects
Building pathways from homelessness to home
Homelessness in the Arctic cannot be solved with a single solution. It requires a continuum of care — from low and high barrier shelters, to transitional supports, to permanent housing — designed for the realities of Nunavut. Uquutaq Society’s projects reflect that belief. Each one addresses a different gap in Iqaluit’s housing system, while working together toward long-term stability for individuals, families, and the community.
Opening in December 2026
Ullivik
(low-barrier shelter Expansion )
Meeting people where they are — safely, compassionately, year-round.
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Uquutaq is currently expanding Nunavut’s first low-barrier shelter, responding to the growing need for safe, inclusive emergency spaces for people who cannot access traditional shelters.
What this project will deliver:
- Expansion from 17 to 44 shelter beds
- A year-round drop-in and warming centre
- 13 low-barrier transitional housing rooms
- Space designed for safety, accessibility, and culturally responsive care
This expansion ensures that no one is turned away on the coldest nights — and that people have pathways forward, even when they are facing the most complex challenges.
Opening in December 2026
currently under construction
Butler Building
Some people have complex needs and require more than an affordable place to call home. The Butler Supportive Housing Project was designed to help meet those needs.
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Located in downtown Iqaluit, the project will provide support for individuals who otherwise would not have access to long-term housing stability. At the Butler Building, they can.
This project represents an important evolution in the pathways from homelessness to home. It will provide supportive single-room occupancy accommodation with shared amenities, staff support spaces, and community areas.
Project highlights:
- 32 self-contained single-room occupancy units
- Shared kitchen and laundry facilities
- Covered parking and common spaces
- On-site staff offices and multi-use rooms
- Close to essential services, transit, and employment
With rents in Iqaluit requiring incomes near $100,000 for a one-bedroom, this project creates a realistic housing option for individuals transitioning out of homelessness, essential workers, and others facing housing insecurity.
Opening in March 2028
In planning
ATCO LOOP PROJECT
A mixed-use hub for housing, community, and care. Estimated cost: $30–60 million
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The ATCO Loop project is Uquutaq’s most ambitious initiative to date — and a bold investment in Iqaluit’s future.
This four-storey, mixed-use development will bring together affordable housing and non-profit community space in the heart of the city.
- Approximately 48,000 sq. ft. of developed space
- Residential units across three levels, with:
- One-, two-, and three-bedroom homes
- Ground-level non-profit office or social enterprise space
- Communal areas designed for connection and support
- Barrier-free design, elevators, and accessibility throughout
This project expands the housing continuum while creating a shared space for non-profits serving Iqalummiut — strengthening the social infrastructure alongside housing supply.
In planning and fundraising
A Continuum — Not Just Buildings
Uquutaq’s projects are not standalone developments. Together, they form a coordinated response to homelessness in the North:
SHELTERS
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
LONG-TERM HOUSING OPTIONS
Each project moves people closer to stability, connection, and the ability to remain rooted in their community.
Interested in supporting a specific project?
We welcome conversations with donors, foundations, and business and community partners who want to align their giving with a particular area of impact.