The first stage of this initiative was the National Survey of Nonprofits and Voluntary Organizations (NSNVO), which yielded a number of studies and reports, including “Strengthening the Capacity of Nonprofits and Voluntary Organizations to serve Canadians”. [...] Figure 1.2 Primary Working Language(s) 4 | P a g e. A a r l u k. C o n s u l t i n g. I n c Review of Effective Support and Organization of Not-For-Profit Groups in Nunavut Final Report Purpose and Background of the Study This study was commissioned by the Nunavut Economic Forum (NEF) in response to two independent initiatives: the publication of the NSNVO (discussed above), and the creation of a [...] The NEF was incorporated in 2004 with the primary objective of providing a means for its members and other stakeholders in the Nunavut economy to collaborate in the implementation of the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy (NEDS), released by the Government of Nunavut (GN) and NTI in 2003. [...] The success or failure of organisations such as Nunavut Economic Developers Association, Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association, and the Nunavut Broadband Development Corporation can have a tremendous bearing on community outcomes, and can often contribute to the success or failure of comprehensive programming efforts of the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, of Indian and Norther [...] The purpose of this presentation was to review the initial findings of the study, and to give stakeholders an opportunity to voice any concerns regarding the preliminary findings and supplement the findings with additional information.