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Who We Are

The Nunavut Black Business Association (NBBA) is a community-driven charitable organization based in Nunavut committed to advancing Black and Inuit communities in Canada. We combat anti-Black racism by addressing two key issues. First, we address the historic underinvestment in Black communities by providing support and subsistence. Second, we work to enhance collaboration among Black organizations and leaders, enabling more impactful support and advocacy. Our focus areas include education, youth development, healthcare, gender equality, entrepreneurship, arts, culture, recreation, and food security, all aimed at improving the quality of life in Black and Inuit communities across Nunavut.

Our Mission

We are a non-profit organization, the NBBA, is on a mission to empower

Black and Inuit-owned businesses, nurture entrepreneurship, boost economic development, and enrich commerce within Black and Inuit communities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a future where Black-owned businesses thrive at the heart of

Nunavut as well as Canada’s economy, where entrepreneurship is accessible and supported in every Black community, and where economic development leads to prosperity, equity, and empowerment for all. We aspire to be a catalyst for positive change, inspiring collaboration, and innovation to make this vision a reality.

Our Values ( Do The Right Thing )

We uphold a culture of integrity and ethical conduct in all our interactions,

both within and outside the organization, fostering an environment of respect and fairness that encourages individuals to freely express their unique needs and work styles.

Aspire for More

We are a collective of driven individuals dedicated to experiential learning,

characterized by our resourcefulness, adaptability, and a forward-thinking perspective that transcends limited horizons, recognizing the potential for even greater impact.

Own It

Our emphasis lies on achieving tangible outcomes, and we assume responsibility not only for our

individual contributions but also for our team’s efforts and the overall success of the organization, consistently exercising sound judgment and proactively presenting solutions when necessary.

Entrepreneurship + Mentorship

As part of its mandate to provide funding and capacity building support for Canadian Black and Inuit-led businesses, Nunavut black business association (NBBA) has established the Black and Inuit Entrepreneur Program to provide Black and Inuit entrepreneurs who have been unable to access traditional funding from financial institutions, with business education, financial literacy, skills training and support to help build their capacity and knowledge to operate successful, sustainable businesses.