Established in 2012

We ship food and merchandise to Nunavut, and we do it well.

We focus on packaging and fulfillment processes to guarantee the highest possible quality of products available to Nunavummiut.

Meet Our Team

Adam Winges

Freight Logistics Manager

Staci McCullough

Commercial Foodservices Manager

Mark Holland

Sealift Manager

Jessica Boerger

eCommerce Order Manager

Johnny Marzano

Foodservice Operations

Robyn Chalmer

Accounting Manager

Charles West

Freight Forwarding Specialist & Book Keeper

Hanene Bellar-Watson

Sealift Administrator

Laura Patenaude

Purchasing and Packaging

Yuni Cho

Cost Analyst & Book Keeper

Nabil Ould-Brahim

Fractional CTO

Karen Asselin

Fractional CMO

Patrick Watson

Chief Operating Officer

Kit MacKinnon

President & CEO

Northern Shopper Core Values

1

Advance the interests of Nunavummuit by reducing the cost and increasing the availability of food and merchandise in the Canadian North.

2

Treat our clients and service partners with kindness, honesty, and respect.

3

Provide value to the world by solving real world problems in a sustainable way.

4

Provide our amazing team with great reasons to come to work: challenging goals, strong client relationships, and a workplace that feels like home.

Making Life in the North More Affordable

Northern Shopper believes strong communities depend on affordability, choice, and strong local programs. We have supported causes across Nunavut with a focus on food security, children, health, and community life.

$125K+

Charitable Giving

Direct contributions to charitable and community causes across Nunavut.

$200K+

Prizes & Giveaways

Customer prizes, community giveaways and promotional support returned to Nunavummiut.

Where the support goes

Notable community contributions

Our giving spans major community projects, food security programs, youth initiatives and practical health supports.

$10K

Iqaluit Baseball Field

Support toward the development of Iqaluit’s new baseball field.

$15K

Arctic Children & Youth Foundation

Funding to support programs serving children and youth across Nunavut.

$22K

Qajuqturvik Chef Night

Support for Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre’s Chef Night fundraising initiative.

3,000

Menstrual Cups Donated

Distributed through Community Health Representatives across Nunavut.

$30K+

Habitat for Humanity Iqaluit

Contributions to multiple fundraising initiatives supporting local housing.

Beyond the headline numbers

Small organizations matter too.

The balance of our giving has supported many local initiatives, including the Iqaluit Music Society Children’s Summer Camp, local sports teams, community organizations and research charities such as the Canadian Cancer Society.

A more competitive marketplace

Choice helps keep everyone accountable

We believe Northern Shopper's presence in Nunavut does more than create direct savings. By giving Nunavummiut another option, we help create healthy competition and encourage local retailers to remain accountable to their customers on price, selection, and service. More choice means a stronger reason for every retailer to deliver better value.

Community giving is focused primarily on food security, children and initiatives that strengthen everyday life in Nunavut. Figures shown reflect the period from 2012 through 2026.