EventAt its 15th General Assembly in Iqaluit on July 22‑23 2026, about 400 Inuit delegates from Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia’s Chukotka agreed to pursue Arctic peace and stability while safeguarding indigenous ways of life and sovereignty. The council also confirmed a chairmanship transition from Greenland to Canada.
The Inuit Circumpolar Council’s general assembly in Iqaluit concluded with leaders from Canada, Greenland, Alaska and Russia agreeing to set objectives focused on Arctic peace, stability, and sovereignty.
In July 2026, the Inuit Circumpolar Council’s general assembly convened leaders from Canada, Greenland, Alaska and Russia who agreed to prioritize advocacy for Arctic peace, stability and sovereignty.
The Inuit Assembly outlined objectives to pursue Arctic peace and stability while safeguarding indigenous ways of life and sovereignty, committing its advocacy in partnership with Alaska and Russia.
The 15th meeting of the Inuit Circumpolar Council gathered leaders from Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia to discuss measures on Arctic security and sovereignty.
Inuit from across the Arctic convene this week in Iqaluit for the 15th General Assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, marking a key gathering during turbulent times.
The 15th Inuit Circumpolar Council General Assembly convened in Iqaluit, uniting about 400 delegates from Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Chukotka to set priorities on hunting, language, food security and self‑determination for the next four years. The gathering follows a leadership shift from Greenland to Canada and occurs against a backdrop of U.S. interest in Greenland, Russian war activity, Arctic militarization and climate change pressures.
