The Department of Culture and Heritage Through Inuktuuriaqarniq Namminiqaqtinut (Private Sector Inuktut Support Program), grants of up to $5,000 can be used towards translations of marketing materials, Inuktut advertisement or to cover the costs of language training for staff in customer service.

This Policy is based on the following principles:

1. The protection, promotion and enhancement of the Inuktut language is one of the top priorities for the Government of Nunavut, and Nunavummiut can expect to receive more public and private services in their first and preferred language;
2. Positive support is needed to increase the ability of Nunavummiut to enjoy the quality and prevalent use of the Inuktut language in the long-term, and as promised under the Inuit Language Protection Act;
3. Nunavut private sector bodies may require supports to improve their compliance with the requirements of the Inuit Language Protection Act;
4. Inuktut language initiatives support the values, knowledge, beliefs and cultural distinctiveness of Nunavummiut;
5. In its application to the regional variant of Inuinnaqtun, recipients must interpret and implement this Policy in a manner that is consistent with the need to give priority to the revitalization of and improved access to communications and services in Inuinnaqtun in the communities where it is indigenous.
6. All roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, and the process is open and transparent to the public; and
7. Public funds are managed for results and public accountability.