Aqpik Jalapeño
LIMITED EDITION COMING SOON
COMING SOON! Niriqatiginnga Special Edition
Introducing Aqpik Jalapeño
Experience the bold fusion of flavors with our handcrafted “Aqpik Jalapeño” spread. Made from the finest ingredients, this spread combines the sweet, tangy taste of aqpik with the fiery kick of jalapeño peppers, delivering a tantalizing blend that will elevate your culinary creations.
Features:
- Premium Quality: Made with carefully selected aqpik berries and fresh jalapeño peppers, ensuring exceptional taste and quality.
- Sweet & Spicy: Perfectly balanced flavors create a unique taste sensation, ideal for adding excitement to your dishes.
- Versatile: Use as a spread on toast, a topping for crackers, or a dip for chips and vegetables. Get creative and explore endless culinary possibilities!
- Authentic Arctic Experience: Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Arctic with every bite, crafted with respect for tradition and a passion for quality.
Add a touch of Arctic flair to your kitchen with “Aqpik Jalapeño” spread. Try it today and awaken your taste buds to a world of delicious possibilities!
We're planning our next special edition!
We are starting to measure peoples’ interest so we can plan ahead for harvesting in late summer. In expressing your interest, you’ll stay updated on our progress and be the first to know when our limited-edition jars become available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to tantalize your taste buds and explore the flavors of the North – reserve your spot on our Arctic Adventure today! Contact us for more information!
Why aren't we taking orders now?
We’re still learning! At the heart of the Niriqatiginnga programme is a Youth, Arts and Media project. It’s a transformative opportunity for urban and newly-urban Indigenous youth to engage with participatory food security projects while honing their skills in arts, entrepreneurship and digital media literacy. As a pilot program, youth and aspiring entrepreneurs receive comprehensive training and exposure to various food sector entrepreneurship roles. Through hands-on activities, they develop life, career and job skills, supporting outreach, relationship building, organizational development and engagement.
What's going to be in this product?
Ingredients: Aqpiit (Cloudberries), Jalapeño Peppers, Sugar, Pectin and Lemon Juice; Net Weight: 100ml
Pre-Order Now for Your Taste of the Arctic!
Niriqatiginnga is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting advance orders for our exclusive “Aqpik Jalapeño”! Harvested in the pristine landscapes of Nunavut’s Kivalliq Region, on the west coast of Hudson Bay, our cloudberries thrive in the wild, untouched by human hands until they are carefully picked by skilled Inuit harvesters.
As cloudberries are a precious delicacy that only grow in the north, our harvesting process requires meticulous planning months in advance to ensure we can gather enough of these delicious berries to for this year’s edition. By pre-ordering now, you’ll secure your spot to experience the exquisite taste of the Arctic, freshly harvested and lovingly crafted into each jar of “Aqpik Jalapeño.”
We’re planning for our special edition of Aqpik Jalapeño to be available in fall 2024, with plenty of time for those Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday gifts.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be among the first to savor the authentic flavors of the North – reserve yours today! Each batch is a special and limited edition!
This is just one of the first steps in our building a marketplace where we can learn about food product development and supply chains. We hope that those interested in our project will also take a moment to fill out the form with some advice for this year’s northern artists and entrepreneurs.
Contact us today for more information.
Arctic Heatwave:
Coming soon! Be the First to Try "Aqpik Jalapeño" Spread!
Take part in an epic journey with us! Express your interest in our exclusive “Aqpik Jalapeño” spread and be part of an unforgettable Arctic adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer of bold flavors or a curious newcomer to the world of Arctic delicacies, this is your chance to be among the first to experience the magic of our handcrafted creation.
Simply fill out our form below to join the adventure. We will be in touch in late summer.
The other Arctic gold ...
Cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) have a unique growth cycle that is closely tied to the Arctic climate. They typically begin their growth in early spring, with the emergence of delicate white flowers. These flowers are pollinated by insects, such as bees and flies, during the brief Arctic summer.
After pollination, the berries slowly begin to develop, taking several weeks to ripen. This ripening process can vary depending on environmental conditions, but it generally occurs from mid to late summer. During this time, the berries transform from green to a vibrant golden-yellow or amber color, indicating that they are ready for harvest.
The growth of cloudberries is inherently tied to the harsh conditions of the Arctic landscape, where the short growing season, soil conditions and extreme temperatures pose challenges for cultivation. As a result, the time it takes for cloudberries to grow and ripen can take up to two years!
Despite the challenges, the patience required to nurture cloudberries through their growth cycle is rewarded with a uniquely flavorful fruit that captures the essence of the Arctic wildernes.
Sponsorship and Distributor Opportunities Available!
Join us in celebrating the spirit of cultural entrepreneurship and traditional harvesting with this year’s youth program! Sourced from the pristine landscapes of Kivalliq Nunavut, this limited edition product embodies the essence of northern entrepreneurship while empowering youth through skills development. If you’re interested in stocking a small supply of our product, you’re not just offering a culinary delight but also supporting a meaningful youth arts and cultural entrepreneurship initiative. To learn more about how you can support our program, click here.
Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Arts, Media, and Food Sector Entrepreneurship
Niriqatiginnga’s youth arts and media program is a dynamic initiative in Winnipeg, fostering entrepreneurship skills while tackling northern food insecurity. Through mentorship, training, and hands-on experiences, Indigenous youth engage in participatory research, media literacy, and entrepreneurship, empowering them to address pressing community needs with creativity and innovation.
Niriqatiginnga: Towards a Framework for Northern Food Systems Innovation
This project supports SDG 2 by empowering Indigenous youth with entrepreneurship skills in the food sector and addressing food insecurity in northern communities through initiatives like “Aqpik Jalapeño,” promoting local food systems and economic opportunities while ensuring access to nutritious and culturally relevant foods.
Through mentorship, training, and community engagement, it contributes to the goal of achieving zero hunger by fostering sustainable livelihoods and promoting healthy eating habits in Indigenous communities.
Advancing Economic Reconciliation
Niriqatiginnga is co-designed with a wide range of industry and cross-sectoral stakeholder input, including: farmers, food producers, arts and culture, academia, government and food systems innovators. In December 2023, this component of Niriqatiginnga was approved for funding from the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Program – Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems program with Manitoba Agriculture.
The Niriqatiginnga program places a strong emphasis on food sector literacy and training, equipping Inuit, First Nations and Métis youth with the knowledge and tools to design and deliver health and food security interventions that promote healthy messages within their communities. Fostering collaboration with educational institutions and industry partners, it works to tailor job skills with digital media and communications training to meet the needs of urban and newly-urban Indigenous youth, arts, food and culture sector workers.
We acknowledge and thank our partners, sponsors and funders for making this program possible
