Former candidates call to improve elections for Indigenous voters in Quebec
Missing names and missing voter cards, candidates say too many northern voters turned away Two Indigenous candidates who ran — and
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Inuit org drops support for bill proposing reconciliation oversight body in Canada
Natan Obed says Bill C-29 does little to enforce accountability, could damage work with Ottawa The national organization representing Inuit
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Russia passes law limiting freedom of Northern Sea Route navigation
Foreign military vessels are now required to notify Russia through diplomatic channels three months in advance before sailing north of
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Fleeing Russia, Andrei seeks asylum in what for him is still historical homeland, Sapmi
“I’m pleased to be on this side of the border. To be free and not persecuted. To speak the truth
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Northern Rangers convene for first time in three years amid broader discussions on Arctic security
For the first time in three years, northern Canadian Rangers are gathering to provide updates on their communities and set
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Environmental specialists: Proposed border fence will affect Finland’s bear, wolf populations
The proposed construction of a fence along sections of the border with Russia will result in fewer wolves, bears and
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Russia summons Norwegian ambassador over drone pilots
Robert Kvile, Oslo’s new ambassador to Moscow, was told Monday by Russia’s foreign ministry that charges against Russian citizens for
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‘Without language identity is lost’: feds invest $39.4 M into Indigenous language programs in the North
Language is fundamental to identity. That was the message of politicians at a press conference in Dettah, N.W.T. on Friday as the federal government
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Expanding Rangers key to improving Arctic security, says former military commander
By Meaghan Brackenbury · CBC News Support for Rangers needs to be ‘improved dramatically’ If Canada wants to improve Arctic security and
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“One step forward, two steps back,” says Int’l Inuit org of COP27
The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) says it welcomes the decision about the creation of a loss and damage fund at
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Controversial Sámi bill sent to parliamentary committees for consideration
Following a plenary debate on Friday afternoon, MPs have agreed to send a controversial bill related to Sámi rights to
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Mary Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term
By Becky Bohrer · The Associated Press ‘I will be happy to work for Alaskans again, as long as they’ll have me,’
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Army, Navy and Air Force start exercises in northern Norway
Volume of military exercise is on the rise in Northern Norway. This week is especially busy in the air, on
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Pauline Frost elected Vuntut Gwitchin chief, pending recount
Frost has a 3-vote margin over Bruce Charlie; automatic recount to happen Thursday Pauline Frost has been elected as the
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Norway, Finland, Sweden prioritize North in updated statement
The defence ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed an updated statement of intent on Tuesday in Oslo that prioritizes
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