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Google adds North Sámi to translation service

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:42
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Languages of multiple ethnic groups in Russia are included in Google Translate’s update. North Sámi is the largest of the

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Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat sues to overturn NPR-A rule

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:49
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A group of North Slope cities, tribes and Alaska Native corporations is challenging new federal restrictions on oil development in

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Mining companies decry regulatory burden at N.W.T. committee meeting

Liny Lamberink, CBC News @linylamberink
Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 15:45
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The executive chair of mining development company NorZinc Limited says the regulatory process for mining and exploration work in the

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People gathered behind a sign reading "Nunavik Québec" and the Quebec flag.
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Nunavik-Quebec to become permanent member of Arctic Winter Games committee

CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 09:55 — Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 09:59
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By TJ Dhir It’s been a long time coming, but Team Nunavik-Quebec is set to be a permanent member of

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Moscow’s new multipurpose cruise missile submarine starts sea trials in White Sea

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 13:13
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For the first time, Yasen-class sub K-564 Arkhangelsk left the Sevmash naval yard in Severodvinsk for testing at sea. The

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Nunavummiut can now access restaurant health inspection reports

Nick Murray, CBC News
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024 at 14:10
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Nunavut was last jurisdiction in Canada to make reports publicly accessible People in Nunavut can now access health inspection reports on

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Arctic Ambition: Taloyoak’s quest to transform its economy through environmental protection

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 13:38 — Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 13:42
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A longform story by Eilís Quinn Web Editor : Zoubeir Jazi It’s -31C out on the undulating terrain of the

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Norway doubles up on missile defence as Russia flexes its ballistic arsenal

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:10
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The pair of Tu-95MS bombers that on Monday flew north of Finnmark region had empty external pylons for cruise missiles

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Snow and ice buildup caused fuel spill in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, documents show

Natalie Pressman, CBC News @natpressman
Posted: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 14:45
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Over a thousand litres of fuel were spilled at a housing unit on March 28 Snow and ice buildup broke

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Taloyoak band, Nickelback producer set up recording hub in Arctic community

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:59
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For one week this winter, the quiet of Taloyoak’s Boothia Hotel was broken by the rumble of electric guitar.  Every

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Four projects receive CanNor funding to foster northern innovation

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 14:48
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Canada’s Minister of Northern Affairs has announced federal funding of up to $2.4 million that he said will help promote

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Olenya bombers’ missiles shot down in overnight attack on Ukraine

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:28
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Three Tu-95MS bombers from Olenya in arctic Russia launched 12 cruise missiles against targets in Ukraine on the night of

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Norway closes border for Russians tourists and shoppers

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:28
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End comes to the last open land-border to Schengen-Europe for Russian citizens traveling on leisure and non-essential travel. ‘The decision

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High water advisory issued for Porcupine River at Old Crow, Yukon

CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 09:13
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Potential flooding ‘could range from minor to major depending on whether ice jams form downstream’ Emergency officials in the Yukon

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Last private land on Svalbard up for sale for €300 million

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:19
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With 60 square kilometers, about the size of Manhattan, and a coastline of five kilometers, the unique faraway property on

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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