Makivvik Land Administration System

LAS

Makivvik is the land owner on behalf of all Inuit for 80% of the islands within the Nunavik Marine Region (NMR) and Makivvik is responsible for Entry and Access to these lands as per the provisions in the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement (NILCA). Land Administration System (LAS) is an online application system for submitting Entry and Access requests. As the land owner, Makivvik ensures who is accessing the lands, and have the ability to review and prohibit certain uses that do not meet the land use criteria. The Entry and Access permit is required for all non-Inuit who wish to access any of the Inuit owned lands within NMR.

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Makivvik

Politically, culturally and economically, Makivvik has been a leader in building and developing a vibrant region called Nunavik, where, between the dualistic nations of Canada and Quebec, Inuit have established our own distinct place and identity.

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Region

The Nunavik Territory hosts more than 10,000 Inuit, living in villages of coastal locations: Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kuujjuaq, Tasiujaq, Aupaluk, Kangirsuk, Quaqtaq, Kangiqsujuaq, Salluit, Ivujivik, Akulivik, Puvirnituq, Inukjuak, Umiujaq, Kuujjuaraapik, and Chisasibi (an Inuit community amongst Cree village located outside Nunavik).

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MAP SHOP

Coming Soon!

The Map Shop will be offering large-scale (1:50,000) topographic maps of the Nunavik area featuring traditional Inuit place names, land categories, and hillshade. The maps will cover the Nunavik Marine Region as well as the mainland.