event info
The Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) is organizing the highly anticipated Aqsarniit Trade Show & Conference, taking place from February 17th–20th, 2025, at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre) in Ottawa. This event will bring together delegates from Inuit Nunangat and Southern Canada, fostering valuable connections, collaborations, and business opportunities for all participants.
With more 150 exhibitors and 1,000+ delegates expected, the four-day event will serve as a dynamic platform for connecting the communities of Inuit Nunangat with each other and with southern business interests. The trade show will feature a broad range of exhibitors, including private businesses, NGOs, and government representatives from all participating regions, alongside southern business stakeholders. Two special areas will focus on Cultural Presentations and Regional Arts, housed in an Arts Market and Performance area attached to the main exhibition area.
A new vision for collaboration
The story behind our new logo
The figures in blue surrounding the central sun are gathered in a circle, symbolizing community, support, and the power of collective effort.
The sun, represented by orange and golden elements in the center, provides life and light and is often celebrated after long, dark winters. This sun symbolizes enlightenment, guidance, and the warmth of collaboration & shared knowledge.
Qulliqs, in dark blue serve as the base of the flame that people gather around. Eight circles between the qulliq, represent the eight guiding principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
our goals and key purposes:
Connecting northern regions
Strengthening relationships and facilitating collaboration between northern communities, from Nunavik to Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and the Inuvialuit settlement region.
Promoting economic opportunities
Highlighting the economic development prospects available in northern regions and fostering partnerships with southern business interests.
Showcasing regional events
Showcasing regional events: Promoting key northern trade events, including the Nunavut Trade Show & Conference, to southern markets and other northern regions.
BRIDGING THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE
Creating opportunities for northern organizations to connect with businesses, government representatives, and markets in southern Canada.
Encouraging partnerships
Promoting joint ventures, knowledge exchange, and business development between northern and southern organizations.
CELEBRATING CULTURE, TOURISM AND SUPPORting LOCAL ARTS
Highlighting the unique tourism, arts, and cultural offerings of the North to both southern audiences and other northern communities, while also providing a high-profile venue for showcasing and selling regional arts and crafts to a wide and diverse audience.