The Monocle Daily Live from Nuuk: Crisis averted?
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Jan 22, 2026 
Sara Olsvig, Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council and former Greenlandic politician, discusses the importance of Inuit unity and advocacy in global forums. Kuno Fenker, a member of Greenland's parliament, shares insights on indigenous rights and the protection of cultural heritage amid the ongoing crisis. They delve into Greenland's sovereignty, revealing contrasting party views on independence. Olsvig also emphasizes local resilience and how Greenlandic families are navigating these complex times, calling for a recalibration of international narratives.
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Inuit Unity As International Force
- The Inuit Circumpolar Council stresses unified indigenous diplomacy across Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Chukotka.
- Sara Olsvig says they press for self-determination and peaceful Arctic governance in global institutions.
Coverage Revealed A Global Understanding Gap
- Media coverage exposed a deep gap in global understanding of Inuit values and Arctic stakes.
- Nick Robertson calls the episode a manufactured escalation that highlighted that gap.
Rejecting “Land For Sale” Narratives
- Greenlanders reject seeing their land as tradeable remnants of colonialism.
- Sara Olsvig warns recent events reflect a resurgence of imperial-style thinking requiring recalibration.