Blog: Sámi call for inclusion in ‘total defense’ at Arctic security forum
While the Nordic countries are preparing their citizens for the worst, they are neglecting to turn to those who are
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Record winter tourist season for Finnish Lapland
In addition to a surge in tourism in Arctic areas of Finnish Lapland, the more southerly cities of Kemi and
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Dehcho Grand Chief hopeful for change under Liberal minority government
Dehcho Grand Chief Herb Norwegian struck a hopeful note on Tuesday after Canada elected a Liberal minority government and the
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Calls for investigation after Nunavik polling station issues
By Rachel Watts ‘It’s illegal,’ says first-time voter who couldn’t cast a ballot Tiivi Tulaugak was looking forward to voting
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Liberal Brendan Hanley projected to win re-election in Yukon
Conservative Ryan Leef hoped to reclaim seat he lost in 2015 Brendan Hanley is projected to handily win a second term as
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Liberal Rebecca Alty projected to win election in N.W.T.
Conservative candidate Kimberly Fairman in 2nd Liberal Rebecca Alty, the Yellowknife mayor who threw her hat into the race to
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Poll workers helicopter over Yukon River so West Dawson residents can vote
The ice bridge connecting West Dawson to Dawson City, Yukon closed two weeks ago Poll workers had to get creative to ensure
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Rovaniemi airport in Arctic Finland to get major expansion as passenger numbers surge
Rovaniemi Airport in Arctic Finland will get a major upgrade with a €3 million expansion to accommodate the surging number
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Residential school survivors reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis
By Jackie McKay WARNING: This story contains details of experiences at residential schools. The first time Piita Irniq was on
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Trump, taxes & tariffs dominate election debate, leaving Arctic overlooked
Simultaneous translation in English: Simultaneous translation in Inuktut (Nunavik dialect): Canada’s federal party leaders clashed over Trump, taxes and trade
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Arctic Economic Council, municipal group, support Denmark’s Arctic Council priorities
Two Arctic groups are voicing support for the Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council priorities as it prepares to take over
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Food Bank Society of Yukon calls on political parties to reduce food insecurity
By George Maratos Almost 2,000 Yukoners accessed the food bank last month; numbers also on rise across nationally The Food
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Inuit women’s org urges federal leaders to address housing, costs, and violence
With Canada in the midst of a federal election, the organization that represents Inuit women in the country is urging
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Rare recording collection of Sami Joik given UNESCO status
Karl Tirén’s collection of over a century old recordings of one the most iconic elements of Sami music, the Joik,
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Russia sees stable oil exports and booming gas business by 2050
Russia, the world’s second biggest oil exporter and the second largest natural gas producer, sees stable crude production and significant
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