The North sees little mention in Canadian federal throne speech
In a promise to fight climate change, “walk the road of reconciliation,” and to keep Canadians healthy, Gov. Gen. Julie
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Arctic Canada: label ringed seals a species of concern, wildlife advisers tell feds
Ringed seals in Nunavut are facing changes in their habitats because of climate change, says a group of wildlife advisers.
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Arctic Council wants to up youth engagement on North
The importance of upping youth engagement on northern issues was one of the focus topics at the recent Arctic Council,
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Sámi rapper Ailu Valle wins Finnish state art prize
An indigenous hip-hop musician and a disability rights activist are among the winners of this year’s state arts prizes. Hip-hop
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Canada’s social-democratic party leader promises to push for climate action in Nunavut’s capital
Nunavut’s new MP toured the leader of the NDP around Iqaluit this weekend. MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq and NDP leader Jagmeet
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Russia removes critical voices ahead of Arctic Council chairmanship, claims Indigenous peoples expert
Russia highlights the Arctic as territory of dialogue, but a recent court order in Moscow might indicate that not everyone
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Indigenous community in Northern Canada celebrates new protected area
People in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., are gathering to celebrate a major victory for their community: the establishment of the
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Commission seeks public input for land use plan in northwestern Canada
The Dawson Regional Planning Commission in Yukon is releasing its work to date for public feedback. The commission, which is
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New faces in key northern positions selected for Justin Trudeau’s cabinet
In a ceremony Wednesday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Primer Minister Justin Trudeau named his new cabinet. Northwest Territories Liberal
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An open door to reconciliation: inside Ottawa’s new Indigenous Peoples building
Inside the ornate former U.S. embassy across from the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, a set of plain tools sits in
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New clinic at children’s hospital in Ottawa to address specific needs of Inuit patients
Young patients from Nunavut coming to CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) to be treated for complicated health issues will
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New York Times article on Inuit draws backlash for reliance on stereotypes
When Francine Compton saw many Inuit frustrated by a recent article in the New York Times, she didn’t want to read it.
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Nunavut’s chief coroner working to recruit a coroner for every community
Charlie Tautuaqjuk has been a coroner in Baker Lake for two years. He says it’s a valuable job that helps
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Arctic Canada: Proposed bill won’t uphold Inuit language rights in Nunavut, education board says
A Nunavut, Arctic Canada education group is calling out a “huge inequality” between language groups in Nunavut’s current education act,
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Finnish gov agrees to formation of Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission
After years of negotiations and planning in the Sámi Parliament, the Finnish government has agreed to the formation of a
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