Historic achievements for Indigenous Peoples in the UN Human Rights Council

by Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada | Jul 30, 2024 | 2024, News, Press Releases

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...

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

by Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada | Jul 13, 2024 | 2024, News, Press Releases

July 13, 2024 – 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. Inuit are committed to the Arctic remaining a zone of peace. The future of...

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

by Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada | Jun 19, 2024 | 2024, News, Press Releases

June 18, 2024—Incheon, South Korea—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. ICC asserted that including Indigenous Knowledge will bring...

ICC Chair Calls on States to Increase Their Financial Support to the United Nations 

by Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada | May 6, 2024 | 2024, News, Press Releases

2 May 2024— The 23rd session of the United Nations (UN) Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded last week. Inuit Circumpolar Council participated with a strong delegation of leaders and youth. ICC put forward important recommendations on the promotion and...

Inuit Circumpolar Council joins Global Efforts in Tackling Plastic Pollution at the Fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee 

by Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada | May 1, 2024 | 2024, News, Press Releases

30 April 2024—Ottawa, Canada/Traditional, Unceded Territory of The Algonquin Anishinaabeg People—Negotiations finished Monday night at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding instrument on...

Inuit Circumpolar Council sets course for impactful engagement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

by Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada | Jan 22, 2024 | 2024, News, Press Releases

Inuit Seek Greater Role in International Maritime Decision-Making to Ensure an Equitable and Sustainable Arctic Future Monday, January 22, 2024— London, UK —In a significant move ahead of key deliberations in London on the reduction of underwater radiated noise (URN)...