September 7, 2001

Nunavik showcase to open

Nunatsiaq News

IQALUIT — A Quebec City building will soon showcase Nunavik's culture and products.

The building, at 555 Grande-Allée East in the heart of the Upper Town tourist district, is owned by the Makivik Corporation. It is currently undergoing renovations.

The ground floor will be outfitted as a centre for information on Nunavik's organizations, products and attractions.

"It's in a prime location, and we want to take advantage of it," said Johnny Adams, chairman of the Kativik Regional Government.

The building will also house offices for the Kativik Regional Government and the Nunavik Commission.

Regional organizations will pick up around a third of the Nunavik Showcase's $261,000 cost. The rest is to be paid out of Quebec's economic diversification fund.