Mar 05 2025 33 mins
In this episode, we revisit one of our most impactful and thought-provoking discussions from past Assemblies and Forums. Enjoy this insightful throwback as we continue to explore the critical issues shaping the future of the Arctic and our planet. Let’s open the archive!
Today, four Inuit representatives share their expert insights on economic, social, cultural, and political issues, and how these challenges shape the future of the Inuit Peoples.
The panelists included:
- Verner Hammeken, then CEO of Royal Arctic Line A/S, Greenland
- Valerie Davidson, former Lieutenant Governor, Alaska, USA
- Sara Olsvig, then Director UNICEF Greenland
- Aluki Kotierk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
This Session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly and was moderated by Dalee Sambo Dorough, Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council.
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