Inuit Circumpolar Council launches youth leadership program
As part of ongoing efforts to increase youth leadership in the Arctic, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) has launched a
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Author: Eye on the Arctic
Toxic chemical levels dropping in oceans, but rising in Arctic: study
A recent study has found that although toxic chemical levels in oceans are declining, levels in the Arctic are worryingly
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ICC urges recognition of Indigenous Peoples in global biodiversity efforts at COP16
As the international community gathers for COP16 in Cali, Colombia, the international organization representing Inuit is highlighting the importance of
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N.W.T. nixes hosting 2028 Arctic Winter Games
Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT) bowed out of hosting the 2028 Arctic Winter Games on Thursday citing capacity issues “I have
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Air Greenland, Icelandair deal to boost Arctic travel links to Canada, Nordics
The Air Greenland codeshare agreement signed with Icelandair at the Arctic Circle Assembly this month will improve travel connections between
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Canada reaffirms commitment to Arctic cooperation at international assembly
This year’s Arctic Circle Assembly provided Canada with a key opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to international cooperation in tackling
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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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