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Sami Parliament in Finland publishes digital guide for responsible tourism in Lapland

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 16:05
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The Sami Parliament in Finland has published a digital guide to responsible tourism in Lapland in hopes it will encourage

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With nickel in great demand, Nornickel expands Kola mine in Arctic Russia

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:23
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The Severny Gluboky mine located near Russia’s border to Norway will be made 300 meters deeper to keep up local

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Keep Yukon ore out of Haines, Alaska, conservationists say

Julien Gignac, CBC News @juliengignac
Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 08:59
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Haines’ Lutak Dock is undergoing a redevelopment plan Residents and conservationists in Haines, Alaska, are railing against the idea of

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Biggest construction sites in Arctic Russia could turn into ghost towns

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 14:35
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Thousands of jobs will vanish if projects like the Belokamenka Yard outside Murmansk come to halt. Several of Russia’s biggest

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Canada’s Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s visit highlights Nunavik’s cultural vibrancy

Avery Zingel, CBC News
Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 13:46
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Mary Simon is the first Inuk Governor General and she recently travelled through her home region Gov. Gen. Mary Simon

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“Our climate is changing before our eyes,” says WMO upon release of new report

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 09:05
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Rain on the Greenland ice sheet in the Arctic and the growing ozone hole over Antarctica were just two of

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Alaska’s largest oil producer asks judge to block release of drilling info from NPR-A

Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 15:05
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Alaska’s largest oil producer is trying to block a state commission from publicly releasing information from exploratory drilling in the

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Arctic Canadian community celebrates muskox-themed festival

Jane George, CBC News
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 09:04
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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

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 15:39
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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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Seeking NATO membership is historic shift for Sweden, says PM

Radio Sweden
Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 14:16 — Last Updated: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 16:01
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At a joint press conference in Stockholm, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Ulf Kristersson, the leader of the biggest opposition

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Nunavut Impact Review Board rejects proposed Baffinland expansion in Arctic Canada

Nick Murray, CBC News
Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 09:44
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Final decision will come from federal minister within 90 days The Nunavut Impact Review board has recommended Baffinland’s Phase 2 expansion not

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US military refuelling plane flies over Finland day after NATO announcement

Yle News
Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 15:45 — Last Updated: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 15:46
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Defence officials were tight-lipped about the symbolic visit of the planes in Finnish airspace, which came as US troops joined

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Pope Francis to visit Arctic Canada in July

Olivia Stefanovich, CBC News
Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 14:41
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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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U.S. Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight

The Associated Press
Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 09:49
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Forces in Alaska ‘creating an extreme cold weather capable formation,’ says army secretary The U.S. Army is poised to revamp

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On eve of NATO membership, Finland, Sweden defence ministers talk Nordic cooperation on border to Russia

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10:11
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Few days ahead of decisions that could change the European security landscape, the Finnish and Swedish defense ministers meet with

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