2024 | Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada

Inuit Rights Overlooked in Critical Draft of Global Plastic Treaty at INC-5

Cassandra Elliott — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:55:05 +0000

December 4, 2024 – Busan, Republic of Korea – After seven intense days, negotiations of a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, terminated early Monday morning. It was the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee (INC-5) to develop an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. INC-5 was supposed […]

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Inuit Delegation Joins Indigenous Constituency on COP29 Outcome: Unacceptable That Indigenous Rights Not Upheld

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:57:56 +0000

The Inuit Circumpolar Council delegation worked alongside other members of the Indigenous Peoples’ Constituency into the early hours of Sunday morning to continue to push for human rights and Indigenous Peoples’ rights to be part of the agreements of COP29.

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Inuit Call on States to Accelerate Climate Commitments at COP29 in Baku

Cassandra Elliott — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:27:57 +0000

12 November 2024–Baku, Azerbaijan— Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) and Inuit leadership are set to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku, Azerbaijan this week, bringing forward urgent calls to global leaders to accelerate their climate commitments. With the Arctic warming at nearly […]

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ICC Launches the Inuit Youth Engagement Program

Cassandra Elliott — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:07:03 +0000

29 October 2024- The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) is proud to announce the launch of the Inuit Youth Engagement Program, an initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of Inuit leaders across the Arctic. This program is designed to develop the potential of young Inuit, by enhancing their leadership skills and increasing their ability to […]

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ICC Advocates for Inuit Rights and Distinct Identity at COP16 on Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:39:58 +0000

ICC Chair, Sara Olsvig emphasized the organization's commitment to preventing the erosion of Inuit rights within international negotiations, including those involving biodiversity.

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Inuit continue to push for an Inuit management authority for the Pikialasorsuaq area

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:02:10 +0000

On September 11th-12th 2024, Parties, Observers, and Participants met for the first Pikialasorsuaq Meeting of the Parties, hosted in Nuuk, Kalaallit Nunaat, by Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA).

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Book Launch: Empowering Arctic Indigenous Peoples – Celebrating 50 Years of Indigenous Diplomacy

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:09:00 +0000

The book will be launched at an online event on August 9th, 2024, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

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Historic achievements for Indigenous Peoples in the UN Human Rights Council

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:05 +0000

July 18 and 19, 2024, the UN Human Rights Council held an intersessional meeting on the enhanced participation of Indigenous Peoples in the UN. The meeting was the first time, that member states of the UN Human Rights Council engaged in direct and formal dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, demonstrating a significant milestone.

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Inuit Circumpolar Council issues position paper on Arctic Council: We must strengthen and safeguard the Arctic Council

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:30:39 +0000

Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) issues a new position paper on the Arctic Council, highlighting a long list of recommendations for strengthening and safeguarding the Council.

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Indigenous Knowledge strongly asserted at the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) COP3, as implementation work advances

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:23:41 +0000

The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) participated at the 3rd Conference of the Parties (COP3) of the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) in Incheon, South Korea.

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