Tarquti Marks Start of Construction for the Tingirrautaq Wind Energy Project in Quaqtaq
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groundbreaking gathering brings together community leadership, shareholdersᓇᖕᒥᓂᖃᖃᑎᒌᑦᑐᑦ – Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, making them partial owners., and project partners as construction begins on an important renewable energyᓄᑕᐅᓯᓕᕈᓐᓇᑐᒥᒃ ᐃᑯᒪᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ – Energy derived from natural processes that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed, such as […]
Nunavimmiut Visit Gaspé to Explore Wind Energy and the Future of Power in Nunavik
In early September, a group of Inuit from Puvirnituq and Quaqtaq embarked on a journey to the Gaspé region to witness wind energy in action. This was the second edition of Tarquti’s Renewable Energy Exploration Tour, a hands-on experience designed to connect Nunavimmiut with the technologies and people shaping the future of green energy in […]
Tarquti welcomes three new team members
We’re excited to welcome Matthew Berry, Thierry Léger and Carson Tagoona to the Tarquti team! Each brings unique expertise that will strengthen our mission to accelerate the community-led green energy transition for Nunavik. Matthew Berry steps in as Financial and Accounting Analyst. A CPA with close to 20 years of experience in financial reporting and […]
A Nunavik Delegation Inspired By Energy Projects In Gaspésie
Tarquti’s Renewable Energy Exploration Tour From September 9 to 12, 2024, Tarquti Energy hosted its first Renewable Energy Exploration Tour in Gaspé, bringing together 30 Nunavimmiut from 10 Nunavik communities and the entire Tarquti team. This four-day journey was designed to introduce participants to renewable energy technologies and explore their potential in Nunavik. The tour […]
Tarquti: Laureate of the 2024 Community Energy Initiative
On June 12, 2024, Tarquti Energy was awarded the 2024 Award for Community Energy Initiative at the Renewable Energy Recognition Gala, which was organized by NERGICA as part of the Colloque des énergies renouvelables du Québec. The Community Energy Initiative is an award that recognizes inspiring community energy initiatives across Quebec. For the occasion, several members of Tarquti were present in Carleton-sur-Mer […]
More than $7.6 M for Tarquti Energy to accelerate Nunavik’s energy transition
(PRESS RELEASE) Quebec, April 18, 2024. —As part of the Plan pour une économie verte (“Plan for a Green Economy”) 2030, the Québec government is granting a financial contribution of $7,637,975 to Tarquti Energy Inc. (Tarquti) to continue supporting Nunavik communities in their energy transition. Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy, minister […]
Introducing the new Nunavik Climate Change Adaptation Strategy!
Tarquti is thrilled to celebrate the grand unveiling of the new Nunavik Climate Change Adaptation Strategy! We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Makivvik on this historic achievement. The Strategy is a beacon of hope, empowering Nunavimmiut to navigate the ever-evolving environmental conditions while safeguarding the rich tapestry of Inuit culture and traditional ways of life. […]
Sillitik, a successful symposium dedicated to Nunavik’s energy transition
Last August, Tarquti Energy and Pituvik Landholding Corporation hosted Sillitik in Inukjuak, the first clean energy symposium of Nunavik. This event marked an important milestone in the collective effort to take charge of the region energy transition. The 3-day event brought together some 70 Nunavimmiut from various Nunavik communities, as well as more than 15 […]
Canada supports Tarquti Energy to empower Inuit to take charge of Nunavik’s energy transition
February 10, 2023 — Indigenous and remote communities across Canada are leading the way in prioritizing cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy sources as they continue to experience some of the deepest impacts of climate change. By investing in clean energy initiatives that support economic development and energy independence, we can make our air cleaner […]