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Our Work

Projects

Inuit Summits

Circumpolar Inuit Economic Summit

Circumpolar Inuit Wildlife Management Summit

Inuit Education Summit

I am Inuit

I AM INUIT is an ICC-Alaska project that seeks to connect the world with Alaskan Inuit (Inupiat, Yup’ik, Cup’ik and St. Lawrence Island Yupik) and the Arctic, through common humanity. Go to www.iaminuit.org for further information and to find the links to the project social media sites: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr

I AM INUIT wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of these organizations:

Alaska Dispatch News
The Alaska Humanities Forum
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Kawerak, Incorporated
Maniilaq Association
NANA Regional Corporation
The Oak Foundation

ICC Arctic Policy

Over the years, the Inuit Arctic Policy has become the main document for development on many issues in the Arctic and has contributed significantly in numerous ways as the Arctic has changed profoundly since the beginning of this work. Arctic states and others are invited to join with Inuit in the ongoing challenge of building and carrying out a common Arctic vision that is clearly supportive of the Arctic environment and beneficial to humankind. This is the third edition of the Inuit Arctic Policy.

Indigenous Knowledge

Institutional Adaptation for an equitable role of Indigenous Knowledge in decision-making – Rovaniemi, Finland. October 2018

Indigenous Knowledge and Arctic Assessments – Presentation Provided at The 2017 International Conference on Arctic Science: Bringing Knowledge to Action (AMAP) – April 2017

Coastal Monitoring Indigenous Knowledge Holders Meeting Report – February 2017, Ottawa, Canada

Indigenous Knowledge and Monitoring: Applying a Food Security Lens and Co-production Of Knowledge Approach March 2016

ICC’s Paper on the Application of Indigenous Knowledge within the Arctic Council

Community Based Monitoring and Indigenous Knowledge in a Changing Arctic: A Review for the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks

Declarations & Resolutions

“Utqiagvik Declaration” Passed at the 2018 General Assembly in Utqiagvik, Alaska

“Kitigaaryuit Declaration” Passed at the 2014 General Assembly in Inuvik, Canada
“Nuuk Declaration” Passed at the 2010 General Assembly in Nuuk, Greenland

Archives

“Utqiagvik Declaration” Passed at the 2006 General Assembly in Barrow, Alaska
“Declaration on Resource Development Principles in Inuit Nunaat” Passed at the Inuit Leaders Summit on Resource Development, Ottawa, Canada, February 2011
“Moscow Declaration” Passed at the Arctic Leaders Summit, April 2010
“Inuit Declaration on Arctic Sovereignty” Adopted by the Inuit Circumpolar Council, April 2009
“Inuit Circumpolar Council Executive Council Resolution 16-01” A Resolution of Support for Eskimo Walrus Commission’s Opposition of Including Walrus, Mammoth, and Mastodon Ivory in African Elephant Ivory Ban Laws in the United States[/text_output]

DRUM Newsletter

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Press Releases

Press Release: Inuit United in Solidarity for Indigenous Communities in Canada Following Discovery of 215 Children in Unmarked Graves June 2021

Press Release: Inuit Congratulate Arctic Council on 25^th Anniversary Urge Greater Role for Permanent Participants May 2021

Press Release: Ahead of Earth Day 2021, ICC Obtains Observer Status within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) April 2021

Press Release: ICC Presents Case for Consultative Status to IMO Council March 2021

Press Release: Inuit Call for Stronger Protections for Safe Arctic Shipping Considering Weak HFO Ban Passed at IMO November 2020

Press Release: ICC Policy Paper on “Local Communities” Chronicles Opposition to the Undermining and Erosion of Inuit Rights October 2020 (POLICY PAPER ON THE MATTER OF “LOCAL COMMUNITIES”)

Press Release: The Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska releases Inuit led report: Food Sovereignty and Self-Governance – Inuit Role in Arctic Marine Resource Management September 2020

Press Release: ICC Launches Podcast: ᐅᓂᒃᑳᑦ / UNIKKAAT / UNIPKAAT / UNGIPAGHAT / NALLUNAIRUTET / Circumpolar Waves August 2020

Press Release: INUIT STAND IN SOLIDARITY – BLACK LIVES MATTER June 2020

Press Release: Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic Highlights Infrastructure Gaps Across Circumpolar Regions Related to Inuit Health – Demonstrates Strength of Inuit Culture April 2020

Press Release: CORONAVIRUS AND OTHER HEALTH RISKS AMONG INUIT March 2020

Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council Calls for Safe Arctic Shipping to Protect Inuit Rights and the Marine Environment – ICC Applies for IMO Consultative Status February 2020

Press Release: INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL Welcomes UN General Assembly proclamation of a Decade of Indigenous Peoples’ Language December 2019

Press Release: Inuit at COP25 – Our Ice is Melting, Our Oceans are at Risk, Our Planet is on Fire December 2019

Press Release: ICC Alaska launches first ever Emerging Alaskan Inuit Leaders Initiative October 2019

Press Release: IPCC Special Report on Ocean and Cryosphere Highlights Critical Inuit Concerns Over Climate Change in the Arctic September 2019

Press Release: Alaskan Inuit Stand in Solidarity to Assert Food Sovereignty September 2019

Press Release: Our Food Forever – Alaska Inuit Food Sovereignty Summit September 2019

Press Release: Inuit in Solidarity with Indigenous Amazonians as Thousands of Forest Fires Blaze Worsening International Climate Crisis August 2019

Press Release: What about us? INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL condemns US failure to agree to Arctic Council Declaration May 2019

Press Release: Office of the Chair March 2019

Press Release: Inuit Commemorate International Mother Language Day February 2019

Press Release: Utqiagvik Meeting Kicks Off the Alaskan Inuit Food Sovereignty Initiative January 2019

Press Release: Inuit Support Ban of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Proposed at International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting in London, UK October 2018

Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Chair Addresses Ministers at the Second Arctic Science Ministerial October 2018

Press Release: Arctic Indigenous Peoples at the Second Arctic Science Ministerial October 2018

Press Release: Inuit call for self-determination, partnership, and recognition of human rights in science and research at International Arctic Science Ministerial October 2018

Press Release: ICC Chair Addresses Arctic Biodiversity Congress, Emphasizes the Interconnectedness of Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Indigenous Rights October 2018

Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Alaska to launch Alaskan Inuit Food Sovereignty Initiative October 2018

Press Release: Circumpolar Inuit Conclude 13th General Assembly – New Chair Elected: Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough – Utqiaġvik Declaration Adopted July 2018.

Press Release: Inuit Across Circumpolar Nations Mourn the Death of Former ICC President Hans Pavia Rosing July 2018
Press Release: Inuit from Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland Meet in Nuuk at Inuit Education Summit February 2018
Press Release: Cravalho Appointed to Arctic Economic Council January 2018
Press Release: An Inuit Vision for the Future of the Pikialasorsuaq November 2017
Press Release: Inuit Reaffirm Solidarity on Sustainable Use of the Arctic’s Living Resources November 2017
Press Release: Inuit Day 2017 November 2017
Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council Wildlife Management Summit November 2017
Press Release: ICC Pikialasorsuaq Commission Calls for Postponement of Russian Rocket Launch October 2017
Press Release: Nancy Karetak-Lindell Named Acting Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) October 2017
Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Celebrates International Day Of the World’s Indigenous Peoples August 2017
Press Release: ICC Announces Patron and Theme for the 13th ICC General Assembly July 2017
Press Release: ICC Welcomes the World to Celebrate 40 years of Arctic Advocacy on Behalf of Inuit: For Inuit, by Inuit, with Inuit June 2017
Press Release: ICC Takes the Opportunity to Observe and Reflect the Arctic Council Ministerial May 2017
Press Release: Utqiaġvik to Host Inuit Circumpolar Council’s 2018 General Assembly April 2017
Press Release: Circumpolar Inuit Forge Path Towards International Business Cooperation March 2017
Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council to convene Circumpolar Inuit Economic Summit in Anchorage March 2017
Press Release: I am Inuit Exhibit at Anchorage Museum February 2017
Press Release: Building Momentum on Climate Change Through Meaningful Action ICC Urges Local and Global Action Now November 2016
Press Release: ICC Alaska to host first ever Alaska Inuit Education Alignment Summit November 2016
Press Release: November 7th Inuit Day November 2016
Press Release: Renowned Inupiaq Leader Edward Saggan Itta Passes Away November 2016
Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council states the Need for Inuit Knowledge in Evidence Based Decision Making March 2016
Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council Salutes the Canada-USA Statement on Arctic Cooperation March 2016
Press Release: The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)-Alaska releases report on Inuit food security: Alaskan Inuit Food Security Conceptual Framework: How To Assess the Arctic From an Inuit Perspective reports December 2015
Press Release: I am Inuit Meet the People of the Arctic December 2015
Press Release: ICC Calls on All to Celebrate Inuit Day November 2015
Press Release: ICC Commends the Polar Range States Recognition of Traditional Knowledge in Polar Bear Management September 2015
Press Release: ICC Executive Council Meets in Bethel, Alaska August 2015
Press Release: Arctic Indigenous Languages Assessment Symposium February 2015
Resolution 2015-1 Conservation of the Pacific Walrus – January 2015
Press Release: Inuit Circumpolar Council Executive Committee Meets in Nuuk, Greenland, January 2015

Press Release: ICC’s Involvement at UN WCIP, September 2014
Press Release: Canada’s Prime Minister to serve as patron of the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s quadrennial General Assembly – March 2014
ICC Press Release on Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials Meeting in Whitehorse, October 2013
“Inuit Call on Global Leaders at UNFCCC COP 18 in Doha, Qatar: Making the most of the 2013-2015 review and the second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol” – December 2012
“Media Release Regarding UN Mercury Negotiations” – July 2012
“Inuit Call on Global Leaders at COP 17: Binding Agreement Urgently Needed to Ensure the Future of
“Joint ITK/ICC – Canadian Inuit Welcome US Support to Import Legally Hunted Polar Bear Skins” – May 2011
“Arctic Council Ministers Meeting Concludes, U.S. is Well-Represented” – May 2011
“ICC Press Release – Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting” – May 2011
“Inuit to Develop Declaration on Responsible Resource Development in Arctic Regions” – February 2011
“Inuit Leaders Summit on Resource Development” – February 2011
“ICC Alaska welcomes the United States’ decision to endorse UNDRIP” – December 2010
“Inuit Leader Applauds Canada’s Movement towards Full Recognition of UNDRIP” – November 2010
“Inuit Leader says Minister Cannon Prorogued the Arctic” – March 2010
“Circumpolar Inuit Call on Global Leaders to Act on Arctic Climate Change at COP15” – November 2009
“Circumpolar Inuit call European seal import ban ’totally immoral’” – July 2009
“Canadian Inuit Call for Direct Say on Arctic Sovereignty” – June 2008

Speeches

“A Need to Focus on Indigenous Priorities” James Stotts, ICC Alaska President, Arctic Council Ministerial, May 2021

“Arctic Change – What’s Next?” James Stotts, ICC Alaska President, Arctic Council Ministerial, May 2019

“Indigenous Peoples, Biodiversity and their Interrelated Nature” Dalee Sambo Dorough, ICC Chair, Arctic Biodiversity Congress, October 2018

“Remarks of Incoming Chair” Dalee Sambo Dorough, 13^thGeneral Assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, July 20, 2018

Archives

“Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting” Okalik Eegeesiak, ICC Chair, Arctic Council Ministerial, May 2017
“Food Security (The Happy Criminal Life)” Jim Stotts, ICC Chair, Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention, October 2009
“Global Climate Change (There’s a War Going On)” Jim Stotts, ICC Chair, COP15 – Inuit and Arctic Indigenous People’s Day, December 2009
“Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas” Jim Stotts, ICC Chair, Arctic Leaders Summit, April 2010
“Responding to Emerging Challenges in the Arctic” Jim Stotts, ICC Chair, Arctic Council Deputy Ministers Meeting, May 2010
“Offshore Oil and Gas Development (We Need a Time Out)” Jim Stotts, ICC Chair, Arctic Environmental Ministers Meeting, June 2010
“The New Arctic (The Next 30 Years)” Jim Stotts, ICC Chair, ICC General Assembly, June 2010
“Arctic Caucus Statement: Economic and Social Development” Aqqaluk Lynge, ICC Chair, 10th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, May 2011
“Issues Relating to the Local Inhabitants and Indigenous Communities” Aqqaluk Lynge, ICC Greenland President, Ministerial Summit of Arctic Oceans, May 2008
Address to the Northern Waters Task Force Jim Stotts, ICC Alaska President, December 2010
Address to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Jim Stotts, ICC Alaska President, June 2011
“Conditions for an Arctic Imperative (The Inuit Perspective)” Jim Stotts, ICC Alaska President, Arctic Imperative Summit, June 2011
“Responsible Resource Development” Marie Greene, ICC General Assembly, June 2010
Empowerment of Inuit and Balance Carolina Behe, 11th Arctic Frontiers Conference, January 2017