Budget cuts threaten Sami-language development, Indigenous leaders say
Proposed budget cuts in Sweden and Finland could threaten the development of Sámi languages and leave the body responsible for
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Sweden announces sweeping defence bill amidst increasing geopolitical tensions
The Swedish government has introduced a sweeping Total Defence Bill for 2025–2030, committing to significant investments in military and civil
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Arctic allies meet in Iceland to tackle growing security challenges, climate
Military leaders from Iceland, the U.S., Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden met in Keflavík, Iceland, this week to discuss
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Study explores ties between Greenland sled dogs and arctic wolves
Inuit hunters in North Greenland deliberately crossbred Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves, in order to create stronger and more
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Study underway to better understand landslides in northern Quebec
A study is currently underway to gain a better understanding of landslides in northern Quebec, following four significant incidents within
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Parts of Finland experience record warmth in September
Parts of Finland experienced record-high temperatures in September, with an average of of 12.2 C, the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
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Report highlights threat climate change poses for Sami culture
A new report commissioned by the Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Finland emphasizes the urgent need to establish a
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Nunatsiavut explains ‘difficult, necessary’ decision to withdraw from biz conference
The day after announcing their withdrawal from the 2025 Northern Lights Conference, the Nunatsiavut Government is shedding more light on
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Study offers new insights into Greenland’s rapid warming
A study published this week is offering fresh insights into why Greenland is warming so rapidly compared to the rest
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New study reveals the crucial role of jellyfish in Greenlandic waters
A new study is challenging old assumptions about the role of jellyfish in marine ecosystems and suggests it may be
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New agreement injects $17.7M into N.W.T. Indigenous language programs
A new agreement between Ottawa and the Government of the Northwest Territories is set to pump $17.7 million into Indigenous
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International forces gather in Iceland for Northern Viking 2024 defence exercise
The Northern Viking 2024 defence exercise will kick off in Iceland on Monday, focusing on improving cooperation and readiness between
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Serco Inc. secures $323-m contract for power upgrades at U.S. Arctic space base
Serco Inc. has been awarded a $323 million contract to manage upgrades to the backup power systems at Pituffik Space
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Lapland hit by unusually warm and sunny July
Finland’s northern Lapland region saw a notably warm and sunny July, standing out from even from the warmer days experienced
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Nunatsiavut moves forward with environmental review for Nain airport project
The Nunatsiavut Government is moving forward with the next steps of their environmental review process for the proposed new Nain
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