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Inuit Circumpolar Conference

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The Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC), now known as the Inuit Circumpolar Council, is a significant international organization representing Inuit peoples across the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, the United States (Alaska), and Russia. Founded in 1977, it serves as a crucial forum for discussing issues of common interest and advocating for the rights and well-being of the Inuit.123

The ICC works to strengthen unity among Inuit communities, promote their cultural endurance, and protect the Arctic environment from threats like global warming and resource exploitation. It has been recognized by the United Nations as a non-governmental organization and plays an active role in international Arctic affairs. The organization represents approximately 180,000 individuals of Inuit and Yupiit heritage.123

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  1. Arctic - Contemporary developments
  2. Inuit
  3. Arctic - The Arctic in international affairs

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