Nordik Institute

Community Development
and Research Institute

Strengthening Northern Ontario Development Through Research and Engagement

NORDIK Institute is an innovative community-based research hub affiliated with Algoma University dedicated to building healthy, resilient communities. Whether you are tackling community revitalization, labour force development, environmental issues,or project evaluation – we want to help you innovate, create, and transform to build your community’s resilience and capacity to achieve social, cultural, economic and environmental justice.

The Packsack Project

In partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre’s Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a new podcast, The Packsack Project, explores topics related to the question of ‘what makes a community resilient?’ Discussing challenges and local innovations in Northern Ontario communities, the podcast highlights the strengths, resources, and approaches that we can carry on our journey to a more sustainable, just, and resilient future.

Four Pillars of Resilience

NORDIK’s approach to community development and research is rooted in the four pillars of resilience, which emphasize the interconnectedness and mutual importance of cultural vitality, social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic diversity for supporting healthy, vibrant and fulfilling places.

Cultural
Vitality

Social
Equity

Environmental
Sustainability

Economic Diversity & Growth

Whats New

Check out NORDIK’s most recent projects and initiatives:

Supporting Community Engaged Arts

January 30, 2026

SAULT STE MARIE/ALGOMA, ON- January 13, 2026 Community-engaged artists and organizations are one step closer to having a provincial organization dedicated to supporting their professional development and capacity. Such an organization would strengthen their ability ...

NORDIK Institute’s Annual Meeting 2025

September 22, 2025

NORDIK Institute Annual Meeting 2025 NORDIK Institute is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Meeting, taking place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Grand Gardens North in Sault ...

Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) Wellness Summit October 15th-17th, 2024

September 7, 2024

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) Wellness Summit, taking place from Tuesday, October 15th to Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Centre of Excellence in Anishinaabe ...

NORDIK Institute’s Annual Meeting 2024

September 7, 2024

NORDIK Institute’s Annual Meeting 2024: Resilience and Renewal Save the date! NORDIK Institutes extends a warm invitation to you to attend our upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting. The theme of this event is Resilience and Renewal, ...

NORDIK Institute’s Annual Meeting 2023

October 2, 2023

NORDIK Institute invites you to join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting, Building Bridges: Emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships in addressing complex challenges and fostering unity. This year, we are excited to gather ...

Investing in Women Entreprenuers

August 25, 2023

The Women Entrepreneurial Strategy (WES) has provided important investment in women who have business aspirations. The recent WES-funded report, The State of Women Entrepreneurship in Canada indicates that overall, many of the current offerings do ...

Promoting more vibrant, caring and sustainable communities through research, dialogue, analysis and reflection dedicated to the practice of holistic community development.

Upcoming Events

See some of the upcoming engagements that NORDIK is hosting, or look back on past events: