Inuit org pushes for rights in global plastics treaty talks
The NGO that represents Inuit internationally is calling on international governments to make sure Indigenous rights are included in the
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U.S. Coast Guard tracking Chinese research vessels in Arctic
Five Chinese research vessels operating in or near U.S. Arctic waters were being tracked last week, part of what the
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Tłı̨chǫ Government marks 20 years since landmark self-government agreement
By Jocelyn Shepel Chief negotiator reflects on what’s been done and what’s to come, as annual gathering gets underway this
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Power outages in the N.W.T. up by 30% this year so far, says NTPC
By Sarah St-Pierre North and South Slave regions have been hit hardest due to mechanical issues at hydro plants When
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African grocery store in Yellowknife highlights francophone entrepreneurship
By Mohamed-Amin Kehel, Francis Tessier-Burns ‘I want to supply the North, so that all Africans can feel at home,’ says owner
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Body of missing 14-year-old boy found in Arctic Bay, Nunavut
Richard Jr Bohlender, also known as Jaaji, was reported missing on June 30 Nunavut RCMP say the body of a teenaged
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Wildfires continue to burn across Lapland
Recent thunderstorms have also sparked several fires across the dry landscape, rescue officials say. Over the weekend, the Lapland Rescue
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Natan Obed changes plan, says he wants another term as ITK president
Natan Obed says he will run as a “veteran” in seeking his fourth term as president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami,
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Medevac delays put Nunavik patients at risk, say doctors
By Félix Lebel, Francis Tessier-Burns Health centre in Puvirnituq, Que., had to deal with 3 medevac delays last week A lack
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Preferential treatment for northerners key for trade zone between territories: N.W.T. premier
By TJ Dhir · Zone will be aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting movement of goods and workers The N.W.T.’s
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U.S. to keep sharing satellite data, relief for sea ice researchers
The U.S. Department of Defense will now continue sharing key data collected by three weather satellites that help forecasters track
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Inuit Child First Initiative announcement imminent, says federal minister
By Samuel Wat Indigenous Services Minister remains tight-lipped on details, but says priority is ‘fiscal sustainability’ The Indigenous Services of
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Anchorage, Alaska, warns hikers after 2 bear attacks in a week
By Mark Thiessen Both bear maulings in Alaska’s biggest city in the last week occurred near populated areas Authorities are
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Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie responds to criticism amid calls to resign
By Cali McTavish Critics cite the closure of the language program and lack of a general assembly In the wake
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Denmark to expand Arctic surveillance with purchase of long-range drones
In the latest move from Denmark to bolster northern security, Copenhagen signed an agreement this month to buy four long-range
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