Investments in Inuit housing not enough to address human rights violations: watchdog
By Emily Blake · The Canadian Press Underfunding for Inuit housing has ‘taken its toll,’ says Marie-Josée Houle From a family living
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Some Nunavut health centres could close for weeks because of staffing, gov’t says
Health department warns of more closures in several communities this winter The Nunavut government is warning of possible health centre
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Ottawa exhibition spotlights the art and artists of Nunavik
A exhibition spotlighting the art and artists of Nunavik opened this Friday in Ottawa with a view to showcasing the
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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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Summit tackles environmental protection in Canada’s Hudson Bay region
A summit on the unique situation of the Hudson Bay area in eastern Canada wrapped up on Thursday after three
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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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Researchers observe first Arctic fox den in Finland for over 25 years
The combined population of Arctic foxes across the Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian areas of Lapland may have hit a record
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New icebreaker has major importance for Northern Sea Route, says Rosatom
The “Ural,” Russia’s third vessel of the powerful LK-60 class, makes its maiden voyage to its home port of Murmansk.
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Warming climate poses challenge to Arctic animals — and those who hunt them
When David Kuptana looked out the window of his home in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., and across the Beaufort Sea last Friday,
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Large areas of Arctic seabed damaged by trawlers
The Norwegian marine researchers that set out on an Arctic expedition this summer expected to find large areas of untouched
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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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