Representing approximately 180,000 Inuit across Alaska, Canada, Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat), and Chukotka, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) was founded in 1977. Since its founding, ICC has expanded its influence, becoming a significant Indigenous Peoples’ Organization advocating for Inuit rights and priorities at the international level.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls September 05, 2026 – The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls is being observed for the first time this year on September 5th. The day is to raise awareness of the need to recognize and...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 2026 – The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed each August 9th. This year’s theme is “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.” Inuit Circumpolar Council affirms the right of Inuit women to comprehensive...
Inuit Tapiriit Nunarjuarmi
The 15th ICC General Assembly concluded in Iqaluit with the adoption of the Iqaluit Declaration, the election of Aluki Kotierk as ICC Chair and the appointment of the 2026–2030 Executive Council.
15th Inuit Circumpolar Council General Assembly Officially Opens in Iqaluit
July 22, 2026—Iqaluit, Canada—Inuit delegates from across Inuit Nunaat gathered today in Iqaluit, Nunavut, for the official opening of the 15th Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) General Assembly, marking the beginning of four days of dialogue and discussions that will...
Press Release: ICC Canada Announces Results of Presidential Election
INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL CANADA PRESS RELEASE ICC CANADA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION July 21, 2026 — Iqaluit, Nunavut — Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada is pleased to announce the results of the election for our President following the Annual...
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