Last Updated: 2012-07-31

Arctic Co-operatives Limited

Company information

Legal Name:   Arctic Co-operatives Limited
Operating Name:   Arctic Co-operatives Limited
Alternate Name:   ACL
Mailing Address 1645 Inkster Blvd WINNIPEG, Manitoba R2X 2W7	Location Address 1645 Inkster Blvd WINNIPEG, Manitoba R2X 2W7
Telephone: (204) 697-1625
Fax: (204) 697-1880
Website URL: http://www.arcticco-op.com

Contact information

Andy Morrison
	Title:   Chief Executive Officer
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (204) 697-1625
	Fax:   (204) 697-1880
	Email:   AMorrison@ArcticCo-op.com
Thomas Yam
	Title:   Chief Financial Officer
	Area of Responsibility:   Finance/Accounting
	Telephone:   (204) 697-1625
	Fax:   (204) 697-1880
	Email:   TYam@ArcticCo-op.com
Mary Nirlungayuk
	Title:   Vice President
	Area of Responsibility:   Government Relations
	Telephone:   (204) 697-1625
	Fax:   (204) 697-1880
	Email:   MNirlungayuk@ArcticCo-op.com
Lilian Choi
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Administrative Services
	Telephone:   (204) 697-1625
	Fax:   (204) 697-1880
	Email:   LChoi@ArcticCo-op.com

Company description

Arctic Co-operatives Limited is a service federation supporting 31 member Co-operatives in Canada's Arctic. The Co-ops are involved in many types of businesses - including retail stores, hotels, fuel delivery, postal services and cable TV. Services provided by Arctic Co-operatives Limited to these member-owned and operated diversified businesses include accounting, auditing, marketing of arts and crafts, purchasing, training and education, management advisory and support services. Arctic Co-operatives Limited has a subsidiary company called Canadian Arctic Producer. CAP is one of the worlds largest wholesale marketing organizations specializing in Inuit and Dene high quality art. The art can range from soapstone to other natural material such as whale bone, fur, ivory etc... Other art includes print making, wall hangings and tapestry. There is also a wide variety of wearable art. Inuit sculptures descend from the ancient art of carving. They are made of materials generically referred to as soapstone, but differ according to mineral content and stone found in various regions of the Arctic. Each soapstone carving is unique as it ranges in colour, as well as in style. Each Arctic community has its own artistic style based on available materials and local artistic influence. Inuit art is uniquely Canadian and enjoys an excellent reputation world wide. The Inns North chains of hotels are owned and operated by the Co-operative member-owners. There are 20 hotels scattered across Nunavut and the NWT. Some hotels offering tourism packages for those who wish to explore the vast beauty of Canada's Arctic. Tourists can go sightseeing on a boat for beluga whales, seals, walrus, and enjoy excellent fishing under the midnight sun.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1982
Exporting:	No
Primary Industry (NAICS):	813910 - Business Associations
Primary Business Activity:	Association
Total Sales ($CDN):	$50,000,000 +
Export Sales ($CDN):	$1,000,000 to $4,999,999
Number of Employees:	85
Aboriginal Firm:	Registered Aboriginal Business under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	Inuit and Dene high quality art
The art can range from soapstone, other natural material such as whale bone, fur, ivory etc... Other art include print making, wall hangings and tapestry. There is also a wide variety of wearable art. - Soapstone carvings - Inuit prints - jewelry - clothing - books
Service Name:	Inns North Hotels
Hotels, tourism, reasonable rates.

Market profile

Alliances:

• Financial
• Sales/Marketing
• Technology

Industry sector market interests:

• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Culture
• Fishery
• Service Industry
• Transportation
• Wholesale/Retail
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Furniture and Wood Product
• Electrical Equipment
• Textile and Clothing

Geographic markets:

Export experience:

• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
• Korea, Republic of
• Philippines
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• United States