Climate Change
The Inuit of NunatuKavut have relied and balanced on the resources of the land, sea, and ice since time immemorial. From the caribou and seals to the salmon, fox, and berries that define our seasonal harvests, the land has always provided.
For generations, NunatuKavut Inuit have lived in rhythm with the seasons, migrating across our territory to harvest and prepare for each stage of the year. This way of life, grounded in sustainability, adaptability, and deep ecological knowledge, continues to define who we are today.
But that balance is under threat.
Climate change is reshaping the North at an alarming pace. It affects everything from sea ice and wildlife patterns to food security and community safety.
These challenges cross political borders and require unified, Indigenous-led solutions rooted in lived experience.
NunatuKavut Inuit
are taking action.
As we move toward greater self-governance, we are creating Inuit-led harvesting laws, engaging in climate and conservation planning, and insisting that all development on our lands happen in full partnership with us. This work is guided by shared leadership, traditional knowledge, and the principle of free, prior, and informed consent as outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
We want to collaborate – with our neighbours, our relations,
and all who call the North home.
Climate change cannot be addressed in isolation. The future of our lands, our wildlife, and our people depends on collective action.
When our ancestors looked across the horizon, they did not see their land and waters divided by political boundaries, policies, laws, and regulations that are not grounded in northern realities.
The North has always taught us to adapt, to care for one another, and to walk forward with strength. These lands shaped us. And they will continue to do so – but only if we care for them, together.