CREATING
BEAUTIFUL AND ENGAGING WORKSPACES THAT GIVE BACK TO OUR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Who We Are
At Sakku Ventures, we are proud to be a Canadian Inuit-owned company, dedicated to fostering a new way of doing business based on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners. We are passionate about creating beautiful and engaging workspaces that reflect the values and culture of their users while also giving back to our local Indigenous communities. With 10 years of experience, our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure you end up with a space that fits your vision and your budget.
A Message from
our President
Sakku Ventures to me is not just a company but represents a new way of doing business based on reconciliation between those of us who are Indigenous and those who are non-Indigenous.
As the son of an Inuk mother who was born and raised nomadically on the land in Nunavut, I have seen firsthand the resiliency of my own people. I have sat and heard both their stories of trauma and struggle, but also of perseverance and forgiveness. It is my belief that building a bright future for our children starts with us putting aside our differences and intentionally investing in the good we see in each other.
To me, reconciliation is more than just a vague concept, it represents the development of mutual trust, friendship, and partnership. We believe that Sakku Ventures can not only be a part of building bridges between our peoples but also contribute gainful employment opportunities for Indigenous youth while giving back and supporting our local Indigenous communities.
By working together, one partnership at a time, it is my belief that we can show the next generation that we don’t have to solely define each other by the trauma we’ve experienced, but instead by celebrating the potential we see in each other.
Steven Carleton
President & CEO
Steven Carleton
President & CEO
Steven Carleton, a proud Inuk professional, calls Ottawa home, where he lives with his beautiful wife and five young daughters. With a profound commitment to fostering positive change within Canada's diverse Indigenous communities, Steven brings over a decade of hands-on experience to his work, particularly focusing on strategies that advocate for the mental well-being of First Nation and Inuit youth.
A distinctive highlight of Steven's career has been his extensive firsthand involvement in all 25 Nunavut communities. Through immersive engagement, he diligently sought to understand the unique needs of residents, fostering collaborative efforts to tailor solutions accordingly. Steven spearheaded numerous youth mental health programs in these communities, strategically integrating the wisdom of Inuit elders and the expertise of Inuit counselors. By facilitating close-knit sessions with small groups of youth, he ensured a holistic approach to addressing mental health challenges.
For Steven, reconciliation transcends mere rhetoric—it embodies the cultivation of mutual trust, friendship, and partnership. He envisions Sakku Ventures not only as a conduit for bridging divides between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples but also as a catalyst for providing meaningful employment opportunities for Indigenous youth. Through such endeavors, Steven is deeply committed to giving back and fortifying support for local Indigenous communities.
Certification
We are a certified Indigenous business with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and are listed in the Government of Canada's Indigenous Business Directory.
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Steven Carleton, President & CEO
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613.714.9990