Greta Thunberg donates prize money to Finnish Sámi youth organisation
The Finnish Sámi Youth (SSN) organisation said it was surprised by the news that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg would
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Housing crisis focal point of Whitehorse draft community plan in Canada’s Yukon territory
Plan tackles housing and plots new neighborhoods to keep up with fast growth For the first time in a decade,
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Arctic Canadian city asks residents to conserve water as reservoir runs low
Lake Geraldine has been struggling to provide enough water for years People living in Iqaluit are being reminded to conserve
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Sami Parliament in Finland publishes digital guide for responsible tourism in Lapland
The Sami Parliament in Finland has published a digital guide to responsible tourism in Lapland in hopes it will encourage
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Canada’s Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s visit highlights Nunavik’s cultural vibrancy
Mary Simon is the first Inuk Governor General and she recently travelled through her home region Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
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Arctic Canadian community celebrates muskox-themed festival
Umingmak Frolics spring festival is back this year with snowmobile races, bingo, parade and more The 2,000 or so residents
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Ottawa Inuit org signs agreement to help families involved with child protective services
An Ottawa Inuit organization has signed a protocol agreement with Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County in Ontario to
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Pope Francis to visit Arctic Canada in July
Pontiff to make 3 major stops in Edmonton, Quebec City and Iqaluit The Vatican formally announced Friday a visit by Pope
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Residents worry about evacuation strategy ahead of spring breakup in northern Canadian village
‘I’m not upset about it. I’m insulted by it,’ said one resident of his situation last year On Monday morning
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Guy Lafleur in the North – ‘He just wanted to meet his fans’ says former NHL teammate Steve Shutt
While some people travelling to northern Canada for the first time are lured by adventure or the rugged terrain, when
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Nunavut Inuit experience higher rates of health complications after surgery than other Canadians, study finds
Study is the first in Canada to examine surgical outcomes of Inuit Nunavut Inuit are 25 per cent more likely
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Post-secondary education offered in Nunavik, Quebec would be a game changer, says school board
Quebec’s ministry for higher education is studying the possibility of offering post-secondary education in Nunavik, something that would be a
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The Canadian Rangers at 75: The eyes and ears of the North
“You’re working for the safety and security of your country, that’s why I’m involved,” says Commander Oswald Allen (left) pictured
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National Canadian Inuit org develops plan with RCMP to improve relationship
-By Kelly Geraldine Malone The national organization representing Inuit has developed a plan with Mounties to help improve their relationship.
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Mining industry must improve working conditions for Inuit woman in Canada, Pauktuutit tells UN forum
The mining industry in Canada must do more to improve the working conditions of Inuit woman, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of
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