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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\u2019 Organization advocating for Inuit rights and priorities at the international level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

50 Years of Advocacy<\/h4>

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OUR LATEST NEWS<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

A Changing World Order Requires Indigenous Peoples to Stand Firm<\/a><\/h2>

Feb 2, 2026<\/span><\/p>

February 2, 2026\u2014The past year, Inuit and the people of Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), have experienced massive pressure from geopolitical interests to our region. The attention to Greenland reflects a broader change affecting all Indigenous Peoples. Inuit Circumpolar…<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

Historic Milestone: ICC\u2019s Permanent Consultative Status Endorsed by the IMO<\/a><\/h2>

Dec 8, 2025<\/span><\/p>

December 8, 2025\u2014 London, England\u2014Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) attended 34th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO Assembly this past week.  The IMO Assembly endorsed the IMO Council\u2019s decision on ICC\u2019s application for Permanent Consultative…<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

Landmark Achievements at \u201cIndigenous COP\u201d, Safeguards Omitted<\/a><\/h2>

Nov 27, 2025<\/span><\/p>

27 November 2025\u2014Bel\u00e9m, Brazil\u2014Being promoted as the \u201cIndigenous COP\u201d, COP30 closed Saturday afternoon in Bel\u00e9m with few commitments to the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Landmark achievements shine a light on Indigenous Peoples\u2019 strong advocacy. Over the two weeks of…<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

ICC Participates in Historic First Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Subsidiary Body on Article 8j<\/a><\/h2>

Nov 18, 2025<\/span><\/p>

November 18, 2025 \u2014 Panama City, Panama\u2014 Inuit Circumpolar Council delegates participated in the First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities…<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article>

ICC Advances Indigenous-Led Mercury Monitoring and Collaboration at Minamata Convention COP-6<\/a><\/h2>

Nov 14, 2025<\/span><\/p>

14 November 2025\u2014 ICC attended the 6th Conference of the Parties (COP-6) of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, held from 3 \u2013 7 November 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICC delegation comprised Herb Nakimayak (ICC Vice Chair), Gerald Lennie Inglangasuk (Board member,…<\/p>\n<\/div>read more<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>