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Today, November 7, is International Inuit Day, a day dedicated to honoring the Inuit peoples and their remarkable culture, resilience, and contributions to the world. Celebrated annually, this day recognizes not only the Inuit’s rich history and traditions but also highlights the diversity within Inuit identities, their unifying language, and the challenges they continue to face in an ever-changing world.
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The Nordic Council held its 76th Session in Reykjavík, Iceland from 28–31 October, focusing on “Peace and Security in the Arctic.”
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Landsvirkjun, Icelands National Power Company, www.landsvirkjun.is has informed large users in the northern and eastern parts of the country that there will be reductions in the supply of electricity to them from November 23.
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The Arctic Circle Assembly will commence on October 17 at Harpa Conference Center in Reykjavík, Iceland, and continue until the evening of October 19. Over 2,500 participants have already confirmed their attendance. The event will feature more than 700 speakers delivering talks across 250 seminars.
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The 8th issue of the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report(OSR 8) is now available online, published alongside an interactive Summary detailing key aspects of the report for policymakers, members of the blue economy, and the general public.
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Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy has confirmed his attendance to the Arctic Energy Forum that will be held in Akureyri 12-16 October 2024. Governor Dunleavy will speak in opening session on Monday the 14th and participate in panels on the 14th and the 15th of October.
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Dr. Mike Sfraga has been confirmed as the first Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. The Office of the Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs leads and coordinates the advancement of US interests in the Arctic related to safety and security, sustainable economic growth, and strengthening cooperation among Arctic States to perpetuate and defend the rules-based order in the region.
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Ásthildur Gunnarsdóttir, in her 90s, had a startling encounter while alone at her remote summer home in Höfðaströnd, Jökulfjörður in Iceland. The area has no permanent residents, with only a few houses used during the summer.
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Researchers and knowledge holders are invited to contribute to a new project, Researchers and knowledge holders are invited to contribute to a new project, "What it means to be resilient: Lessons from the Arctic", led by the High North Center, Nord University, and the Belfer Center Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School.
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The Arctic Energy Forum 2024 (AEF) will be held in the town of Akureyri in northern Iceland on 14-16 October 2024, prior to the Arctic Circle Assembly. A pre-conference education and policy tour is offered on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13.
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The 9th China-Nordic Arctic Cooperation Symposium will take place from October 13thto 16th, 2024, at the University of Akureyri in Akureyri, Iceland.
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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store visited China from September 9 to 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.