Meeting at a 'turbulent' time: Inuit Circumpolar Council gathers for general assembly in Iqaluit

The Inuit Circumpolar Council's 15th general assembly in Iqaluit is taking place against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension and growing interest in the Arctic. With participants from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia, the meeting underscores the shared challenges and opportunities in the region. This gathering is crucial as it comes amid rising global attention on Arctic issues, including climate change and resource development, highlighting the importance of Inuit voices in shaping the future of their homeland.