Can Lapland sell Santa without sacrificing its authenticity?
Soraya Lahlou, a new Lapland resident, reflects on the challenges posed by the region's…
Indigenous
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, a human rights priority for Alaska
The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Alaska is not an…
Typhoons and other climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After last month’s storm, advocates say it’s time to act
A study published before the storm said there’s an $80 million-a-year gap in money…
The Arctic in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein reveals more about empire than about monsters
Warning: this article contains spoilers for the novel and film Frankenstein. Watching Guillermo del…
Have we reached peak Arctic Circle?
People often eagerly discuss the end of the Arctic. Yet realizing that the Arctic…
‘We’re in God’s hands now’: A dispatch from flood-hit Western Alaska
Hundreds have left their homes. Many may never go back. This story is a…
Typhoon disaster in Western Alaska raises questions around the region’s future
Climate change forces combine to make the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta especially vulnerable, threatening a region…
Finland faces UN complaint over climate change inaction and impact on Sámi traditions
One of the world’s biggest and most prestigious law firms has joined forces with…
The Arctic Council requires reform, not a funeral
It is dismaying to hear a prominent voice in Arctic academia perpetuate two falsehoods:…
