Press Release Archive

2024

Inuit Circumpolar Council launches the Inuit Youth Engagement Programme | December 2024
INUIT RIGHTS OVERLOOKED IN CRITICAL DRAFT OF GLOBAL PLASTIC TREATY AT INC-5 | December 2024
ICC Launches the Inuit Youth Engagement Program | October 2024
ICC Advocates for Inuit Rights and Distinct Identity at COP16 on Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia | October 2024
Inuit Circumpolar Council Issues Position Paper on Arctic Council: We must strengthen and safeguard the Arctic Council | July 2024 Arctic Council Position Paper
Indigenous Knowledge Strongly Asserted at the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) COP3, as Implementation Work Advances | June 2024
Inuit Circumpolar Council Joins Global Efforts in Tackling Plastic Pollution At The Fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee | April 2024
ICC Advances Indigenous Knowledge and Rights at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) | January 2024
ICC Sets Course for Impactful Engagement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) | January 2024

2023

COP28 “Transitional But Not Transformative” We are at a Human Rights Tipping Point – ICC Chair | December 2023
On Thin Ice – Inuit Bring Strong Calls to Action to COP28 Climate Conference | November 2023
ICC Commends Support for Pikialasorsuaq Inuit Marine Management and Inuit Mobility Rights | October 2023
Important Message from Arctic Indigenous Youth: “Look to the Future Not with Fear, But with Resolve” | August 2023
Inuit Gather in Ilulissat, Greenland – United in Firmly Asserting Indigenous Rights at International Level | July 2023
ICC Holds First In-Person International Inuit Gathering Following Global Pandemic | July 2023
ICC calls on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to Engage Indigenous Peoples in Setting a 1.5 Degree Pathway for Global Shipping | July 2023
Inuit Engaged at the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement COP2 | July 2023
Inuit Delegates with Strong Presence at Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement Scientific Coordinating Group Meeting | March 2023
Climate report reinforces Inuit message to the world: Act now before it’s too late | March 2023
Protecting Indigenous Languages: It takes Individual and Collective Determination “International Mother Language Day” | February 2023
International Chair of ICC Attends Major Security Policy Conference: “Arctic Cooperation Must Continue” | February 2023
Inuit Call for Arctic Underwater Noise Pollution Reduction at Global Shipping Negotiations | January 2023

2022

Inuit and Small Island States Collaborate with their Many Strong Voices at the IMO December 2022

Post COP27 One Step Forward, Two Steps Back – Gains and losses at COP 27 November 2022

Inuit: Arctic climate change is now a global reality November 2022 Position Paper Statement

UNDRIP 15th Anniversary: The framework is established, more work must be done September 2022

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Inuit welcome the historic UN General Assembly recognition of a clean, healthy, sustainable environment as a human right August 2022

Circumpolar Inuit Hold 14^th ICC General Assembly – New Chair Elected: Sara Olsvig – 2022 Declaration Adopted July 2022

14th ICC General Assembly “Inuit – Strength and Peace” June 2022

Inuit Circumpolar Council Establishes New Standard in International Engagement with the Release of Circumpolar Inuit Protocols for Equitable and Ethical Engagement June 2022

ICC and Kawerak, Inc Publication on Co-Production of Knowledge March 2022

Inuit Circumpolar Council, first Indigenous Peoples Organization to formally participate as an Observer at the IPCC March 2022

A victory for Inuit at IMO – Indigenous Knowledge to be included to deal with underwater ship noise pollution January 2022

2021

Inuit and Small Islands Aligned on Reducing Black Carbon and the Decarbonization of the Global Shipping Fleet to Protect Vulnerable Communities December 2021

Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) to Hold 14^th General Assembly Virtually in 2022 November 2021

Inuit Voices to be Heard at IMO on Critical Shipping Issues November 2021

Inuit Delegation Heading to COP26 Climate Change Meeting – Call on Global Leaders to Take Three Critical Actions October 2021

Inuit Circumpolar Council UNFCCC COP 26 Position Paper

2021 ICC Health Summit Begins Online for a Month – Focusses on Links Between Inuit Culture and Health September 2021

Arctic Council at 25 – Plaudits for Early Achievements Inuit Say it Needs to Understand “Meaningful Engagement” September 2021

ICC Holds Workshops to Develop Circumpolar Protocols for Equitable and Ethical Engagement of Inuit Communities and Indigenous Knowledge August 2021

Inuit Joint Submission to UN Special Rapporteur: Four Key Recommendations to Improve Access to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation Infrastructure August 2021

Access to Drinking Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in Inuit Nunaat

Inuit Review the IPCC 6^th Assessment Report on The Physical Science Basis and Prepare for Crucial COP26 Talks in Glasgow August 2021

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

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

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

ICC Presents Case for Consultative Status to IMO Council March 2021

2020

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

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”)

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

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

INUIT STAND IN SOLIDARITY – BLACK LIVES MATTER June 2020

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

CORONAVIRUS AND OTHER HEALTH RISKS AMONG INUIT March 2020

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

2019

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

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

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

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

Alaskan Inuit Stand in Solidarity to Assert Food Sovereignty September 2019

Our Food Forever – Alaska Inuit Food Sovereignty Summit September 2019

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

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

Office of the Chair March 2019

Inuit Commemorate International Mother Language Day February 2019

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

2018

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

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

Arctic Indigenous Peoples at the Second Arctic Science Ministerial October 2018

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

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

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

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

Inuit Across Circumpolar Nations Mourn the Death of Former ICC President Hans Pavia Rosing July 2018

Inuit from Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland Meet in Nuuk at Inuit Education Summit February 2018

Cravalho Appointed to Arctic Economic Council January 2018

2017

An Inuit Vision for the Future of the Pikialasorsuaq November 2017

Inuit Reaffirm Solidarity on Sustainable Use of the Arctic’s Living Resources November 2017

Inuit Day 2017 November 2017

Inuit Circumpolar Council Wildlife Management Summit November 2017

ICC Pikialasorsuaq Commission Calls for Postponement of Russian Rocket Launch October 2017

Nancy Karetak-Lindell Named Acting Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) October 2017

Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Celebrates International Day Of the World’s Indigenous Peoples August 2017

ICC Announces Patron and Theme for the 13th ICC General Assembly July 2017

ICC Welcomes the World to Celebrate 40 years of Arctic Advocacy on Behalf of Inuit: For Inuit, by Inuit, with Inuit June 2017

ICC Takes the Opportunity to Observe and Reflect the Arctic Council Ministerial May 2017

Utqiaġvik to Host Inuit Circumpolar Council’s 2018 General Assembly April 2017

Circumpolar Inuit Forge Path Towards International Business Cooperation March 2017

Inuit Circumpolar Council to convene Circumpolar Inuit Economic Summit in Anchorage March 2017

I am Inuit Exhibit at Anchorage Museum February 2017

2016

Building Momentum on Climate Change Through Meaningful Action ICC Urges Local and Global Action Now November 2016

ICC Alaska to host first ever Alaska Inuit Education Alignment Summit November 2016

November 7th Inuit Day November 2016

Renowned Inupiaq Leader Edward Saggan Itta Passes Away November 2016

Inuit Circumpolar Council states the Need for Inuit Knowledge in Evidence Based Decision Making March 2016

Inuit Circumpolar Council Salutes the Canada-USA Statement on Arctic Cooperation March 2016

2015

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

I am Inuit Meet the People of the Arctic December 2015

ICC Calls on All to Celebrate Inuit Day November 2015

ICC Commends the Polar Range States Recognition of Traditional Knowledge in Polar Bear Management September 2015

ICC Executive Council Meets in Bethel, Alaska August 2015

Arctic Indigenous Languages Assessment Symposium February 2015

Resolution 2015-1 Conservation of the Pacific Walrus January 2015

Inuit Circumpolar Council Executive Committee Meets in Nuuk, Greenland January 2015

2014

ICC’s Involvement at UN WCIP September 2014

Canada’s Prime Minister to serve as patron of the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s quadrennial General Assembly March 2014

2013

ICC Press Release on Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials Meeting in Whitehorse October 2013

2012

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

2011

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

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

2010

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

2009

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

2008

Canadian Inuit Call for Direct Say on Arctic Sovereignty June 2008