Saqqummersitaq

Research | Forskning - peer review

New approaches to microbiology education are needed to ensure equitable representation in microbiology and to build literacy in microbiology and science broadly. To address this goal, we developed a course held at the collegiate level that uniquely integrated microbiology, Indigenous studies, scienc… New approaches to microbiology education are needed to ensure equitable representation in microbiology and to build literacy in microbiology and science broadly. To address this goal, we developed a course held at the collegiate level that uniquely integrated microbiology, Indigenous studies, science and technology studies, and arts and performance. The course participants included students in 12 majors across science, engineering, humanities, and arts. The different disciplines of the course intersected around Inuit fermented foods as the basis for discussions on fundamental microbiological principles, the scientific method, food sovereignty, and Indigenous peoples’ rights. A diverse array of activities was included, ranging from lectures in microbiology and fermentation, a sauerkraut-making lab, a walk through the Native American contemplative garden, a workshop on Inuit drum making and dance, as well as a performance by Inuit-soul group Pamyua. We propose that a radically interdisciplinary approach and a human rights framework in microbiology education can be a way to enhance microbiology and science literacy for a diverse group of students. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

Greenland's abundant renewable energy resources position it as a potential producer of green hydrogen, a promising energy carrier for global decarbonization efforts. This research aims to evaluate the economic feasibility of hydrogen transportation in Greenland, focusing on compressed gas via pipeli… Greenland's abundant renewable energy resources position it as a potential producer of green hydrogen, a promising energy carrier for global decarbonization efforts. This research aims to evaluate the economic feasibility of hydrogen transportation in Greenland, focusing on compressed gas via pipelines and liquefied hydrogen via maritime routes. The study employs a comprehensive methodology that includes economic analysis of production, liquefaction, and transportation costs. This approach integrates a wide range of methods available in the literature and considers various components of the hydrogen supply chain, going beyond the typical focus on transportation strategies alone. Results indicate that pipelines are more cost-effective for shorter distances (<1,500 km) and higher demand, whereas shipping is better suited for longer distances and larger volumes. A case study of transporting hydrogen from Paamuit to Nuuk revealed that for a production capacity of 40 t/d, the cost of pipeline transport was 1.3 USD/kg, whereas for shipping it was 2.7 USD/kg. These findings contribute significantly to the development of a hydrogen economy and highlight Greenland's potential as a competitive player in the global green hydrogen market. The research provides valuable insights for decision-makers in planning efficient and economical hydrogen transportation strategies. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

DR har med afpubliceringen af 'Grønlands hvide guld' ikke blot svækket pressefriheden, men også beskadiget Danmarks forhold til Grønland – et forhold, der ellers var begyndt at udvikle sig i en mere konstruktiv retning, skriver Ebbe Volquardsen.

Communication | Formidling

Greenland, Denmark & America - a triangular relation that augurs benefits for Greenlanders. If that's the case, then... What do Greenlanders think of Mr. Trump's ideas for their island? What do Greenland's indigenous peoples & environmentalists think of America? Why did Denmark change Gree… Greenland, Denmark & America - a triangular relation that augurs benefits for Greenlanders. If that's the case, then... What do Greenlanders think of Mr. Trump's ideas for their island? What do Greenland's indigenous peoples & environmentalists think of America? Why did Denmark change Greenland's status from colony to province? Can Greenland survive economically as an independent nation? What is it like to live in Greenland? How do Greenlanders travel in Greenland? Who are Greenlanders anyway? Finally, is Greenland really that big? Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Greenland has found itself at the center of international attention, with renewed U.S. interest, shifting power dynamics with Denmark, and a growing push for independence. Associate Professor Ebbe Volquardsen from the University of Greenland unpacks the complexities of Greenland’s evolving political… Greenland has found itself at the center of international attention, with renewed U.S. interest, shifting power dynamics with Denmark, and a growing push for independence. Associate Professor Ebbe Volquardsen from the University of Greenland unpacks the complexities of Greenland’s evolving political landscape and discusses Greenland’s strategic future amid U.S. tensions and Denmark’s stance. What lies ahead for this Arctic nation? Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

The Kialaaq Drop-in Centre in Qaqortoq was established as a significant municipal initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable adults, including the homeless. Despite initial enthusiasm and governmental financial backing, the centre has frequently been inaccessible due to repeated closures, staffing is… The Kialaaq Drop-in Centre in Qaqortoq was established as a significant municipal initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable adults, including the homeless. Despite initial enthusiasm and governmental financial backing, the centre has frequently been inaccessible due to repeated closures, staffing issues, and inadequate planning. Problems were compounded by improper recruitment practices, insufficient staff training, unclear user guidelines, and safety concerns. These organisational shortcomings highlight systemic management deficiencies within the municipality. The case underlines the necessity for comprehensive planning, clear operational strategies, and qualified personnel in social service delivery, emphasising that effective social work requires meticulous preparation and structured implementation. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

The Kialaaq Drop-in Centre in Qaqortoq was established as a significant municipal initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable adults, including the homeless. Despite initial enthusiasm and governmental financial backing, the centre has frequently been inaccessible due to repeated closures, staffing is… The Kialaaq Drop-in Centre in Qaqortoq was established as a significant municipal initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable adults, including the homeless. Despite initial enthusiasm and governmental financial backing, the centre has frequently been inaccessible due to repeated closures, staffing issues, and inadequate planning. Problems were compounded by improper recruitment practices, insufficient staff training, unclear user guidelines, and safety concerns. These organisational shortcomings highlight systemic management deficiencies within the municipality. The case underlines the necessity for comprehensive planning, clear operational strategies, and qualified personnel in social service delivery, emphasising that effective social work requires meticulous preparation and structured implementation. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

‘Mushy halibut syndrome’ (MHS) affects the quality of Greenland halibut fillets. Fillets affected by MHS are jelly-like and turn mushy when cooked. Different severities of MHS occur in commercial catches, and cause food wastage and economic losses due to a lack of detection tools. In this study, we… ‘Mushy halibut syndrome’ (MHS) affects the quality of Greenland halibut fillets. Fillets affected by MHS are jelly-like and turn mushy when cooked. Different severities of MHS occur in commercial catches, and cause food wastage and economic losses due to a lack of detection tools. In this study, we combined sensory evaluation, microscopy and chemical analysis to characterize and grade MHS in Greenland halibut fillets, and assessed hyperspectral imaging (HSI) as a non-invasive detection method. Fillets (n = 100) were sampled and sorted into five categories based on assessment of MHS severity using a sensory MHS grading system. Twenty fillets were assigned to each category. Fillets underwent HSI analysis (n = 100), chemical analysis (n = 40) and microscopy (n = 25). Microscopy revealed myofiber degeneration progressing with MHS severity. Average dry matter and oil content for normal fillets were 26.6%, and 10.4%, respectively, compared to 14.6% and 2.0% for fillets severely affected by MHS. The sensory evaluations demonstrated good consensus on MHS criteria but highlighted the challenges of relying on limited manual detection. Two hyperspectral models were tested: one model estimated chemical composition of fillets, while the other predicted the fillet area affected by MHS. Both showed high accuracy for detecting and grading MHS. Future work should involve larger data sets and sensory panels, fewer MHS categories and commercially relevant threshold values for dry matter and oil content. Effective grading of MHS-products could contribute to optimized utilization, development of new side-streams and reduced wastage in the fisheries. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

This policy paper explores how the changing international security situation gives rise to hybrid threats and associated security and defence governance challenges in the North Atlantic. It foresees that hybrid threats are likely to continue to form a central aspect of security and defence issues in… This policy paper explores how the changing international security situation gives rise to hybrid threats and associated security and defence governance challenges in the North Atlantic. It foresees that hybrid threats are likely to continue to form a central aspect of security and defence issues in the region in the short-to-midterm future. Written as an anthology, this policy paper examines and assesses seven hybrid threats to the North Atlantic, which are related to cybersecurity, economic security, food security, influence campaigns, telecommunication infrastructure, fisheries, and foreign policy. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

I den offentlige debat fylder forholdet til Danmark, USA og Kina oftest noget mere end EU. Denne artikel vil med udgangspunkt i de to EF-afstemninger i hhv. 1972 og 1982 argumentere for at denne politiske periode er helt central for at forstå den stigende internationale rolle, som Grønland aktuelt s… I den offentlige debat fylder forholdet til Danmark, USA og Kina oftest noget mere end EU. Denne artikel vil med udgangspunkt i de to EF-afstemninger i hhv. 1972 og 1982 argumentere for at denne politiske periode er helt central for at forstå den stigende internationale rolle, som Grønland aktuelt spiller i et foranderligt Arktis. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

Artiklen diskuterer de juridiske, politiske, sikkerhedspolitiske og økonomiske muligheder og udfordringer, der er forbundet med en Free Association-model for Grønland.

Research | Forskning

Workshop Report from the North American Arctic Security Workshop (NAASW) in May 2024. The series of workshops are co-convened by Nasiffik (Greenland), NAADSN (Canada), and the Ted Stevens Center (Alaska, US)

Research | Forskning - peer review

Arktisk Råd er dét regionale forum, som Grønland vægter højest. Derfor har de seneste års udfordringer og kriser i rådet og dets arbejdergrupper været af særlig både udfordrende og betydningsfuld karakter for Grønland. Denne artikel undersøger to cases af krisediplomati, hvor det daglige arbejde i… Arktisk Råd er dét regionale forum, som Grønland vægter højest. Derfor har de seneste års udfordringer og kriser i rådet og dets arbejdergrupper været af særlig både udfordrende og betydningsfuld karakter for Grønland. Denne artikel undersøger to cases af krisediplomati, hvor det daglige arbejde i Arktisk Råd har været sat under pres, nemlig under Corona-pandemien fra starten af 2020 og i forlængelse af Ruslands angrebskrig i Ukraine fra starten af 2022. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

The book, Foreign Policy in Greenland, sheds light on what kind of competencies Greenland has in IR and how Greenland undertakes foreign policy, while still being a self-governing territory underneath Danish jurisdiction. The book undertakes a systematic analysis of the foreign policy papers from 20… The book, Foreign Policy in Greenland, sheds light on what kind of competencies Greenland has in IR and how Greenland undertakes foreign policy, while still being a self-governing territory underneath Danish jurisdiction. The book undertakes a systematic analysis of the foreign policy papers from 2003-2023. What kind of acitivities are Greenland undertaken in international affairs? Can Greenland be an influential player in international relations? The book is of interest for those with an interest in international affairs and law as well as those with an interest in international politics and foreign policy. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

Greenland faces severe challenges with the recruitment and retention of health workers. A healthcare reform from 2010 did not have the expected effect. On this background we explored health worker perspectives on barriers and opportunities for improvements. To generate knowledge of opportunities and… Greenland faces severe challenges with the recruitment and retention of health workers. A healthcare reform from 2010 did not have the expected effect. On this background we explored health worker perspectives on barriers and opportunities for improvements. To generate knowledge of opportunities and challenges in delivering culturally relevant healthcare, and knowledge of conditions for developing a sustainable work environment. Interviews with healthcare staff from all regions were carried out and analysed within a hermeneuticphenomenological approach. Although better cohesion of healthcare and improved communication across health units was experienced, lack of support, training, and high staff turnover overloaded the permanent staff leading to staff flight and increased use of short-term health workers. Following a need among the population, health workers call for increased focus on health promotion. They request leadership that includes local knowledge and skills to prioritise, organise and develop culturally safe healthcare, based also on the perspectives of service users. Greenland has dedicated health workers holding local knowledge of significance for care and treatment. Prioritisation of health promotion is considered necessary and satisfactory but must be supported by strategic leadership. Further, a satisfactory work-life seems closely related to recruitment and retention. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Det grønlandske sundhedsvæsen har udfordringer med rekruttering og fastholdelse af uddannet personale, især sygeplejersker. Der rådes dog over en fast stab af grønlandsksproget personale med varierende uddannelser, disse er en forudsætning for at sundhedsvæsenet fungerer. Samtidig er der en ændring… Det grønlandske sundhedsvæsen har udfordringer med rekruttering og fastholdelse af uddannet personale, især sygeplejersker. Der rådes dog over en fast stab af grønlandsksproget personale med varierende uddannelser, disse er en forudsætning for at sundhedsvæsenet fungerer. Samtidig er der en ændring i sygdomsmønsteret i befolkningen, der kalder på mere sundhedsfremmende indsatser Kronikken slår til lyd for at lave en samlet uddannelsesplanlægning der omfatter befolkningens behov, faglig udvikling i daglig praksis i lokalområderne, stillingtagen til bemandingen på lokale enheder og så selvfølgelig formel uddannelse. De sidste er opbygget ud fra vestlig og biomedicinsk tænkning og kalder på kulturel tilpasning. Atuaruk

Teaching | Undervisning

Kompendiet samler en række forskningsartikler publiceret i de grønlandske sygeplejerskers fagblad Tikiusaaq i perioden 2013-2019.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Nanorriutit are specialized dogs integral to traditional nanoq (polar bear) hunting in Avanersuaq (Thule district, North Green-land). This practice, involving a deep relationship between the piniartoq (hunter), the nanoq, and the qimmeq (dog), is a crucialaspect of Inughuit cultural heritage in the… Nanorriutit are specialized dogs integral to traditional nanoq (polar bear) hunting in Avanersuaq (Thule district, North Green-land). This practice, involving a deep relationship between the piniartoq (hunter), the nanoq, and the qimmeq (dog), is a crucialaspect of Inughuit cultural heritage in the region. However, the hunting culture associated with nanorriutit faces significantchallenges due to the contemporary lifestyle, urbanization and impacts of climate change, which are deteriorating the tradi-tional hunting grounds. This study aims to examine the evolving role of nanorriutit in polar bear hunting practices and thebroader cultural context of Avanersuaq. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected through fourteen semi-structuredinterviews with thirteen knowledge holders from the settlement of Savissivik and the town of Qaanaaq, conducted in Inuktunand kalaallisut. The findings illustrate both the enduring significance of nanorriutit, and the adaptations required in responseto changing environmental conditions. This research contributes to the understanding of how the contemporary lifestyles andclimate change is influencing Inughuit hunting practices and emphasizes the need to preserve this valuable cultural traditionamidst a rapidly transforming Arctic urbanization and environment. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

The Qimmeq (Greenland sled dog) has worked continuously with the Inuit in Greenland for more than 800 years. However, they now face drastic population declines caused by climate change, urbanization, and competition from snowmobiles. This study sequenced 92 modern and ancient genomes to investigate… The Qimmeq (Greenland sled dog) has worked continuously with the Inuit in Greenland for more than 800 years. However, they now face drastic population declines caused by climate change, urbanization, and competition from snowmobiles. This study sequenced 92 modern and ancient genomes to investigate how centuries of isolation shaped the regional Qimmeq populations and the impact of European contact. We found distinct regional populations and evidence for two migrations of dogs into Greenland with the Inuit from Canada. Furthermore, we found that there is minimal European ancestry in present day Qimmit and limited recent inbreeding despite low heterozygosity. These insights are critical for conservation efforts aimed at preserving the Qimmit amid environmental changes and cultural transitions. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

In northern and western Greenland, human–qimmeq (Greenlandic sled dog, Canis lupus familiaris) relationships are evolving rapidly amid profound environmental and social change. Although the number of sled dog teams is declining, qimmit continue to play a vital role in Inuit and Kalaallit life—not on… In northern and western Greenland, human–qimmeq (Greenlandic sled dog, Canis lupus familiaris) relationships are evolving rapidly amid profound environmental and social change. Although the number of sled dog teams is declining, qimmit continue to play a vital role in Inuit and Kalaallit life—not only as working animals but as active participants in practices of knowledge sharing, care, and identity formation. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork and interviews with hunters (piniartut), mushers, and cultural knowledge bearers, this article explores the contemporary roles of qimmit within Greenlandic society. It examines how these relationships support intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge and belonging, while also negotiating tensions between lived practices and formal heritage frameworks. Situating qimmit within critical discussions of living heritage and human–animal relations, the article argues that qimmit are not merely cultural symbols, but relational beings embedded in adaptive, negotiated, and resilient practices central to Inuit and Kalaallit life. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

Langs iskanten og på gammel havis i Avanersuaq jager slædehunde (qimmit) og fangere (piniartut) fortsat side om side i en af de mest krævende jagtformer i Arktis – nanoqfangst. Denne artikel tager læseren med ind i det tætte samarbejde mellem menneske og hund, hvor nanorriutit – specialtrænede isbjø… Langs iskanten og på gammel havis i Avanersuaq jager slædehunde (qimmit) og fangere (piniartut) fortsat side om side i en af de mest krævende jagtformer i Arktis – nanoqfangst. Denne artikel tager læseren med ind i det tætte samarbejde mellem menneske og hund, hvor nanorriutit – specialtrænede isbjørnehunde – udgør kernen i Inughuit-fangstkulturen. Gennem mit feltarbejde og samtaler med traditionsbærere i Qaanaaq og Savissivik undersøger jeg, hvordan disse hunde opdrages og trænes. Samtidig ser jeg på, hvordan klimaforandringer og samfundsudvikling udfordrer denne dybt rodfæstede praksis. Artiklen viser, at nanorriutit er langt mere end fangstredskaber – de er bærere af både viden, vilje og værdighed. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

I Grønland, hvor klimaet er barskt og livsbetingelserne ekstreme, har mennesket i århundreder tilpasset sig naturens ressourcer for at overleve. En særlig fortælling om dette samspil omhandler hybridiseringen mellem slædehunde og ulve. Denne proces har givet Grønlands befolkning et af verdens mest h… I Grønland, hvor klimaet er barskt og livsbetingelserne ekstreme, har mennesket i århundreder tilpasset sig naturens ressourcer for at overleve. En særlig fortælling om dette samspil omhandler hybridiseringen mellem slædehunde og ulve. Denne proces har givet Grønlands befolkning et af verdens mest hårdføre dyr: ulvehunden. Gennem kombinationen af genetiske studier og kulturhistoriske beretninger får vi et nuanceret indblik i, hvordan ulvehundens udvikling har spillet en central rolle i Grønlands kulturhistorie og fangsttraditioner. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

The essay examines the unique and complex role of sled dogs, known as qimmeq (singular, plural: qimmit), in Greenlandic culture, particularly in the context of polar bear hunting. Focusing on the artworks of Jacob Danielsen (1888-1938), a Greenlandic hunter and self-taught artist, and Harald Moltke… The essay examines the unique and complex role of sled dogs, known as qimmeq (singular, plural: qimmit), in Greenlandic culture, particularly in the context of polar bear hunting. Focusing on the artworks of Jacob Danielsen (1888-1938), a Greenlandic hunter and self-taught artist, and Harald Moltke (1871-1960), a Danish painter who documented Greenlandic life, it highlights the regional variations and adaptations in hunting practices across Greenland. This exploration serves to contextualize Arctic environments through visual and material culture, illustrating how these artworks offer insights into the human-dog relationship, Inuit resilience, and survival strategies in the challenging Arctic landscape. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

In 2022, Greenland, Canada, Denmark reached a historic agreement on the long-standing boundary disputes regarding Hans Island/Tartupaluk. We discuss the historical context and the content of the bargaining solution.

Research | Forskning

Through the methodological approaches of case studies and process tracing analysis, the PhD thesis examines how relations between the United States (U.S.) (a superpower) and Greenland (portrayed in the analysis as a small State-like polity) affects Greenland’s self-determination in times of increase… Through the methodological approaches of case studies and process tracing analysis, the PhD thesis examines how relations between the United States (U.S.) (a superpower) and Greenland (portrayed in the analysis as a small State-like polity) affects Greenland’s self-determination in times of increased international focus and tension in the Arctic. Employing Putnam’s two-level game theory (1998), and action space theories (Mouritzen 2006, Petersen 2005), the three analytical articles of the thesis conclude that Greenland’s action space is ambiguous: Greenland has widened its action space in relation to Denmark through deliberate, direct negotiations with the U.S., while the action space is delimited by the greater overall geopolitical conditions affecting the U.S. interests in Greenland, as they change due to the homeland security interests of the U.S. The thesis examines how and when Greenland’s action space is widened or limited by external and internal factors in the trilateral Greenland-Denmark-U.S. relationship. The analysis furthermore discusses how the three parties engage in a new form of interlocking, two-level game, where Greenland and the U.S. engages more directly as opposed to Greenland formerly engaging Denmark from a subnational position. In the interlocking two-level game, Greenland is positioned equally to Denmark and the U.S., and by navigating well-known incentives for bargaining for win-sets, the three parties interlock each other in a new form of two-level game. This happens as each of their interests at level one (international negotiations) overlap, while each fulfils the interests of their constituents at level two (domestic level), making it possible to sign agreements. The thesis analyzes the increasingly direct cooperation and relationship between Greenland and the U.S., carved out as Greenland has demanded a greater say towards Denmark on foreign policy, security and defense affairs. The thesis analysis is based on case studies of events taking place from 2014 to 2021, where all three actors are at play in different ways. The analysis employs a rationalist theoretic approach to negotiations between Greenland and the U.S., and in some cases between Greenland, the U.S. and Denmark. The thesis includes a constructivist backdrop in the form of two chapters laying out the historical relationships between Greenland and Denmark, and between Greenland and the U.S. The first background chapter establishes the norms, roles and legitimacy of Greenland as an independent actor, while the second background chapter analyzes the relationship seen through the lens of U.S. securitization acts towards Greenland during the past two centuries. The empirical as well as theoretical findings of the thesis contribute to a better understanding of how Greenland has navigated its action space in times of increased geopolitical tension in the Arctic. It provides insight into the decision-making processes in Greenland’s engagements with the U.S. and Denmark, including the thinking behind its decisions and political aspirations. The process tracing analysis leads to a causal graph displaying the steps needed for Greenland to engage more directly and bilaterally with the U.S., but the question of Denmark’s involvement is a paradox in this new relationship because the need for Denmark’s involvement is viewed differently by the parties involved from case to case. The thesis concludes that Greenland is balancing a thin line of self-determination by testing its action space, and that Denmark, sometimes deliberately, sometimes not, supports Greenland’s wider room for maneuverings. The thesis includes a discussion of how this analysis contributes to a decolonial approach to International Relations (IR) studies by employing an understanding of Greenland acting as a State-like polity, engaging in negotiations analyzed with a rationalist approach that previously has been applied to sovereign States. It furthermore includes an outlook beyond the timeframe of the study, based on the expressions of U.S. geopolitical interests in Greenland taking place as the thesis was finalized in the spring of 2025. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Forud for Arktisk Råds tilblivelse i 1996 foregik der et omfattende arbejde mellem staterne, og ikke mindst af de arktiske oprindelige folk. Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), som repræsenterer Inuit i Kalaallit Nunaat (Grønland), Canada, Alaska og Chukotka (Rusland), spillede en central rolle i kampe… Forud for Arktisk Råds tilblivelse i 1996 foregik der et omfattende arbejde mellem staterne, og ikke mindst af de arktiske oprindelige folk. Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), som repræsenterer Inuit i Kalaallit Nunaat (Grønland), Canada, Alaska og Chukotka (Rusland), spillede en central rolle i kampen for, at Arktisk Råd kom til at inkludere oprindelige folk ved bordet. ICC’s arkiver giver et grundigt indblik drøftelserne internt i ICC, og mellem staterne og de andre oprindelige folk. Arktisk Råds unikke struktur med otte stater og seks oprindelige folks organisationer siddende om bordet, fuldt ud deltagende i alle beslutningsprocesser blev således udviklet gennem års forhandlinger. ICC og de andre oprindelige folks organisationer har fortsat deres aktive bidrag gennem de seneste års krise i Arktisk Råd, og peger på styrkelsen af oprindelige folks deltagelse som en af nøglerne til et fortsat aktivt Arktisk Råd, til gavn for alle arktiske folk. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

Introduktion til litteratur og medier i Grønland

Research | Forskning - peer review

I denne artikel bliver læseren inviteret med på en rensdyrjagt med en ung pige anbragt udenfor hjemmet i Grønland. Rensdyrjagten bliver brugt som pædagogisk værktøj til at styrke selvværd og give positive oplevelser hos den unge. Via observationer og fotos fra jagten, inddragelse af forskning på fel… I denne artikel bliver læseren inviteret med på en rensdyrjagt med en ung pige anbragt udenfor hjemmet i Grønland. Rensdyrjagten bliver brugt som pædagogisk værktøj til at styrke selvværd og give positive oplevelser hos den unge. Via observationer og fotos fra jagten, inddragelse af forskning på feltet og samtaler med pædagogen, der også fungerer som jagtguiden, beskriver denne artikel, hvad der sker, og hvad hensigten er med lade jagt og andet naturbrug være en del af det pædagogiske arbejde med udsatte børn og unge i Grønland. Selve jagten er en del af et samlet forløb, hvor den unge forinden har forberedt sig på jagten ved bl.a. at lære om jagtdyret og sikkerhed i fjeldet, trænet at bevæge sig lydløst i terrænet, våbenhåndtering og skydefærdigheder, og lavet redskaber, der skal bruges i forbindelse med jagten. Efter jagten deltager den unge i partering og tilberedning af kødet og lærer at udnytte alt på dyret. Den autentiske brug af naturen i det pædagogiske arbejde, virker på flere planer: 1) Den unges oplæring og inklusion i egen kultur, 2) Færdsel i naturen som middel til mental og fysisk sundhed, 3) Mestringsoplevelse og tro på egne evner, 4) Deltagelse i et forpligtende fællesskab, 5) Kompetence i at kunne bidrage til selvforsyning, 6) Viden om naturen og jagtdyrene. Den pædagogiske praksis kan opfylde den unges grundlæggende psykologiske behov for at bidrage, føle autonomi, kompetence og forbundethed, og kan vise vejen mod en arktisk/grønlandsk pædagogik. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

Et årtis grønlandsk hjemløshedsforskning har også afdækket problemer med ungdomshjemløshed. Der er stor bevågenhed om ungdomshjemløshed i mange andre lande, fordi man er bekymret for, at problemer med unges hjemløshed vokser til øget voksenhjemløshed. I denne artikel ser vi som nogle af de første på… Et årtis grønlandsk hjemløshedsforskning har også afdækket problemer med ungdomshjemløshed. Der er stor bevågenhed om ungdomshjemløshed i mange andre lande, fordi man er bekymret for, at problemer med unges hjemløshed vokser til øget voksenhjemløshed. I denne artikel ser vi som nogle af de første på ungdomshjemløsheden i Grønland. Vi dokumenterer tendenser på baggrund af den nationale hjemløsetælling, kvantitativ empiri fra herbergsmiljøet samt kvalitative studier om ungdomshjemløsheden fra supportsystemet i Nuuk. Unge hjemløse er svære at definere, så det giver et styrket sammenligningsgrundlag, og det er svært at skaffe et metodisk overblik over gruppen med konventionelle tællemetoder såsom point-in-time tællinger. Derfor tages metodetriangulering i brug med kvantitative surveys og tællinger samt kvalitative interviews og feltarbejde. Artiklen afsluttes med en række korte opmærksomhedspunkter og peger på veje til forebyggelse. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

Building on recent research on memory studies in the Arctic, this chapter examines connections between memory cultures and Indigenous agency. It investigates how Indigenous historicity and narrative sovereignty relate to Nordic colonialism in the Arctic by focusing on the memoirs of Suersaq (Hans He… Building on recent research on memory studies in the Arctic, this chapter examines connections between memory cultures and Indigenous agency. It investigates how Indigenous historicity and narrative sovereignty relate to Nordic colonialism in the Arctic by focusing on the memoirs of Suersaq (Hans Hendrik), a Kalaaleq (Greenlandic Inuit). Through this case study, the chapter explores how Indigenous perspectives relate to the colonial archive and how Greenlandic Inuit maintain narrative sovereignty through collective and public memory praxis. While broadening the canon of Nordic colonial memory (and forgetting), this chapter also invites a critical examination of historical memory as part of the coloniality of knowledge. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

Background: This literature review explores empirical studies of Culturally Responsive Education Outside the Classroom (CREOtC). It informs future K-12 education research and development in Greenland. CREOtC encompasses outdoor place-based and land-based education and aims to provide quality educati… Background: This literature review explores empirical studies of Culturally Responsive Education Outside the Classroom (CREOtC). It informs future K-12 education research and development in Greenland. CREOtC encompasses outdoor place-based and land-based education and aims to provide quality education for Indigenous and rural students. Methods: The review covers research published between 2000 and 2024 of empirical studies of K-12 school-based outdoor education in Indigenous and arctic communities. Results: It identifies 29 studies demonstrating that CREOtC fosters authenticity and connection between school and place, thus making education relevant for students. Valuing culture and local knowledge made students feel competent and empowered, thereby strengthening their Indigenous identity and fulfilling students’ basic needs according to Self-Determination Theory. This promotes motivation and learning. Conclusion: Critical Pedagogy of Place is a prevalent framework for CREOtC in Indigenous education, and when addressing issues connected to the More Than Human World, it aligns with Systemic Sustainability Education, offering a path for Indigenous communities to enhance educational levels and support a sustainable future. Most studies were qualitative, single cases that lacked evidence of lasting improvements, highlighting the need for quantitative and long-term studies. Strict national curricula and insufficient resources to support teachers were (in some cases) a hindrance to the implementation of CREOtC, as implementation calls for more flexibility and teacher support. Atuaruk

Teaching | Undervisning - peer review

I dette kapitel illustreres overgangsproblematikker i sygeplejerskeuddannelsen med sygeplejestuderendes transition til nyuddannede sygeplejerske. Det er nemlig en særdeles overvældende periode, hvor nyuddannede sygeplejersker oplever realitetschok med stress, udbrændthed og skyld, fordi de ikke selv… I dette kapitel illustreres overgangsproblematikker i sygeplejerskeuddannelsen med sygeplejestuderendes transition til nyuddannede sygeplejerske. Det er nemlig en særdeles overvældende periode, hvor nyuddannede sygeplejersker oplever realitetschok med stress, udbrændthed og skyld, fordi de ikke selv synes, at de magter at håndtere det fulde ansvar for patientplejen, selvom de netop har overstået en sygeplejerskeuddannelse. Indledningsvist defineres kapitlets centrale begreber efterfulgt af en redegørelse for transitionsteorier og et institutionelt etnografisk (IE) ståsted til undersøgelse af nyuddannede sygeplejerskers oplevelser. Med IE flyttes blikket fra det individuelle perspektiv til det institutionelle for at vise, at følelsesmæssige og kropslige oplevelser skabes af turbulente arbejdsbetingelser på medicinske afsnit med akut syge patienter og personalemangel. Det anbefales afslutningsvis at betragte travlhed, fordeling af ansvar, introduktion af nyuddannede sygeplejersker som et fælles anliggende. Sygehusafsnit med “robuste fællesskaber” har nemlig mest succes med at fastholde personale som nyuddannede sygeplejersker, der i stigende grad forlader faget. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Fredag 15. marts åbner Europa-Kommissionen sit længe ventede kontor i Nuuk. Men på trods af EU's vigtighed for Grønland spiller EU en relativt afdæmpet rolle i Grønlands nye udenrigspolitiske strategi.

Research | Forskning - peer review

Arctic Indigenous Peoples have, through their own persistence, advanced the development of the Western European legal norms in a system that once facilitated their colonisation. The fiftieth anniversary of the Arctic Peoples’ Conference took place in 2023. The occasion was marked with another Confer… Arctic Indigenous Peoples have, through their own persistence, advanced the development of the Western European legal norms in a system that once facilitated their colonisation. The fiftieth anniversary of the Arctic Peoples’ Conference took place in 2023. The occasion was marked with another Conference, this time in Ilulissat, Greenland. It was a moment to reflect on the achievements of Arctic Indigenous Peoples, to build upon the 1973 resolutions and to address contemporary challenges. The resultant Joint Statement addresses the need for enhanced engagement in the forums of international law, intergenerational justice, intersecting rights to wellbeing, land, water and natural resources, and to address the risks posed by climate change and colonialism. Atuaruk

Teaching | Undervisning

Greenlandic art and history are closely intertwined and have influenced each other throughout the ages. Studying the art of a particular period or artist can provide valuable insights into the historical context, cultural values, and social dynamics of that time. Similarly, understanding historical… Greenlandic art and history are closely intertwined and have influenced each other throughout the ages. Studying the art of a particular period or artist can provide valuable insights into the historical context, cultural values, and social dynamics of that time. Similarly, understanding historical events can deepen our appreciation and interpretation of artworks created during those periods. This sample syllabus was taught in 2023, with the aim to explore the interconnectedness of art and history through the works of Kalaaleq (Greenlandic Inuit) artists. Students learned about a range of approaches that link historical research with art. The topics were selected by students using a method called “creating collaborative syllabus” at the beginning of the course (usually during the first week). The syllabus is a first step to use art and creative praxis as part of history teaching at Ilisimatusarfik, but may also be used as a starting point when teaching about Greenlandic art and history at other institutions. Feel free to adapt it as you wish! Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

This article compares the self-government system in Greenland in Denmark and territorial governance in Nunavut, Canada in relation to the management of natural resources through the perspective of historical institutionalism. Both territories have undergone processes of re-empowerment, and possess m… This article compares the self-government system in Greenland in Denmark and territorial governance in Nunavut, Canada in relation to the management of natural resources through the perspective of historical institutionalism. Both territories have undergone processes of re-empowerment, and possess major assets of natural resources, and the struggle for self-determination has triggered their metropolitan states (Denmark and Canada) and regional governments to consider some form of self-government. However, two different solutions have appeared due to gradual development through path dependency as legislation and form of government. Nunavut is a territory within the Canadian federal construction, based on Indigenous claims, while Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Danish unitary state. The land claims in Canada have given Nunavut some influence in the management of its natural resources, while Greenland has taken control of its subterranean resources through extended self-government implemented in 2009. This article will highlight the resource policy similarities and differences of the two territories via three potential explanatory factors: historical background, self-government, and the management of natural resources as a point of departure. The findings show that both regions have similarities in historical background and the management of natural resources, but there are also significant differences in how local authorities have addressed mining projects. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

As a political focal point, the Pituffik Space Base (“Pituffik”) has played a decisive role in deepening relations between Greenland and the United States. To shed light upon these relations, both between the two internally and with regard to Denmark, this article analyses the 2020 negotiations rega… As a political focal point, the Pituffik Space Base (“Pituffik”) has played a decisive role in deepening relations between Greenland and the United States. To shed light upon these relations, both between the two internally and with regard to Denmark, this article analyses the 2020 negotiations regarding Pituffik and the positions of the three parties in both the final agreement and the process of negotiation. The theoretical framework of the analysis is an interlocked two-level game analysis following Putnam (1988); the study is based upon 12 interviews with key figures, media coverage, and on the negotiated agreements themselves. The article argues that Greenland and the United States, although being an odd couple as a small state-like self-governing nation and a global superpower, conducted a new, interlocking two-level game, reaching win-sets and common interests while changing the way the parties negotiate and sign agreements. Thus, the article concludes that the 2020 negotiations about the base inaugurate a change in the overall relationship by positioning Greenland in a new and more direct relationship with the United States. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

In this article, we present the history of social work education in Greenland, from a professional training school in 1985 to a university BA-level education in 2008 and onwards to the present day. Mainly, we discuss how the education of Greenlandic social workers continually reflects on the decolon… In this article, we present the history of social work education in Greenland, from a professional training school in 1985 to a university BA-level education in 2008 and onwards to the present day. Mainly, we discuss how the education of Greenlandic social workers continually reflects on the decolonising elements of the curriculum. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

In order to understanding public attitudes towards people with disabilities in Greenland and analyse how to facilitate further empowerment, a national survey was produced in 2020. The results from the survey showed a clear difference in attitudes towards people with either physical or mental disabil… In order to understanding public attitudes towards people with disabilities in Greenland and analyse how to facilitate further empowerment, a national survey was produced in 2020. The results from the survey showed a clear difference in attitudes towards people with either physical or mental disabilities. The survey ‘Holdninger til Handicap’ (attitudes towards disabilities), which was carried out by Tilioq (the spokesperson institution for people with disabilities) and Ilisimatusarfik Centre for Arctic Welfare, included almost 1,000 responses. Respondents had a more positive view of people with physical disabilities than those with mental disabilities. Furthermore, the survey highlights a prejudice among respondents in relation to dating or having intimate relationships with a person with a disability or mental disability. Despite the respondents’ divided view of having an intimate relationship with people with disabilities, there was more openness to accepting people with a physical disability in a position of power (e.g. politicians or managers). However, the respondents were not willing to accept people with mental disabilities in positions of power. The study in Greenland is the first to explore barriers and attitudes towards people with disabilities in non-intimate and intimate social relationships and power relationships. The study provided knowledge to support decision-makers and NGOs in informing society in general about physical and mental disabilities and the rights of disabled people in Greenland in relation to empowerment and further inclusion. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

In order to understanding public attitudes towards people with disabilities in Greenland and analyse how to facilitate further empowerment, a national survey was produced in 2020. The results from the survey showed a clear difference in attitudes towards people with either physical or mental disabil… In order to understanding public attitudes towards people with disabilities in Greenland and analyse how to facilitate further empowerment, a national survey was produced in 2020. The results from the survey showed a clear difference in attitudes towards people with either physical or mental disabilities. The survey ‘Holdninger til Handicap’ (attitudes towards disabilities), which was carried out by Tilioq (the spokesperson institution for people with disabilities) and Ilisimatusarfik Centre for Arctic Welfare, included almost 1,000 responses. Respondents had a more positive view of people with physical disabilities than those with mental disabilities. Furthermore, the survey highlights a prejudice among respondents in relation to dating or having intimate relationships with a person with a disability or mental disability. Despite the respondents’ divided view of having an intimate relationship with people with disabilities, there was more openness to accepting people with a physical disability in a position of power (e.g. politicians or managers). However, the respondents were not willing to accept people with mental disabilities in positions of power. The study in Greenland is the first to explore barriers and attitudes towards people with disabilities in non-intimate and intimate social relationships and power relationships. The study provided knowledge to support decision-makers and NGOs in informing society in general about physical and mental disabilities and the rights of disabled people in Greenland in relation to empowerment and further inclusion. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

I denne artikel præsenteres udfordringer og visioner for sygeplejerskeuddannelsen i Grønland. På sygeplejerskeuddannelsen ved Ilisimatusarfik, Grønlands Universitet, arbejder vi med et aktionsforskningsprojekt, der skal forbedre sygeplejerskeuddannelsen, så den i højere grad er tilpasset grønlandske… I denne artikel præsenteres udfordringer og visioner for sygeplejerskeuddannelsen i Grønland. På sygeplejerskeuddannelsen ved Ilisimatusarfik, Grønlands Universitet, arbejder vi med et aktionsforskningsprojekt, der skal forbedre sygeplejerskeuddannelsen, så den i højere grad er tilpasset grønlandske forhold. Vi vil her præsentere de foreløbige resultater fra første del af projektet, der omhandler beskrivelse af den eksisterende sygeplejepraksis. Vi kan allerede konkludere, at den fremtidige indsats mod udviklingen af en implementerbar sygeplejerskeuddannelse, der er tilpasset grønlandske forhold, skal fokusere på mere end blot det faglige. Der skal formentligt også udvikles aktiviteter, der fremmer trivsel og forbereder de studerende på de følelsesmæssige udfordringer, der ved at være ansvarlig for sygeplejen i mindre byer og bygder, hvor der måske ikke engang er en læge til stede. Atuaruk

Consultancy | Rådgivning

Evaluering af den decentrale læreruddannelse, 2023-24. Inspiration til at anvende fjernuddannelse på Ilisimatusarfik.

Research | Forskning - peer review

On 14 June 2022, an agreement between Canada and the Kingdom of Denmark, together with Greenland, resolved the long-standing dispute over the sovereignty of Hans Island (which is known as Tartupaluk in Greenlandic) by creating a land boundary.

Research | Forskning - peer review

In February 2024, Greenland published a strategy on foreign, security, and defense policy. The strategy had been eagerly awaited for several years. The novel strategy aims to secure a stable foreign policy direction for Greenland for a decade and signal intents to multiple audiences. The Kingdom of… In February 2024, Greenland published a strategy on foreign, security, and defense policy. The strategy had been eagerly awaited for several years. The novel strategy aims to secure a stable foreign policy direction for Greenland for a decade and signal intents to multiple audiences. The Kingdom of Denmark had to delay their common strategy (or, policy) for the entire realm until the Greenlandic strategy was published, while other Arctic states have been curious on the priorities of the strategy. In this briefing note, we outline the historical and (geo)political context of the strategy. We then move on to discuss some of the main items of the strategy by emphasizing the relative of weight of certain areas over others (US and North American Arctic over EU and Denmark), security and defense policy, and climate policy, and, thirdly, sketch out the implications of these priorities for Greenland’s (geo)political aspirations and diplomatic relations. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Abstract in English Outreach Work Focuses on the Person Behind Homelessness By Kevin Perry & Steven Arnfjord - Ilisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare This article explores how municipalities can improve outreach social work, focusing on addressing homelessness in Greenland. A central goal of t… Abstract in English Outreach Work Focuses on the Person Behind Homelessness By Kevin Perry & Steven Arnfjord - Ilisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare This article explores how municipalities can improve outreach social work, focusing on addressing homelessness in Greenland. A central goal of the Greenlandic government’s homelessness strategy is the establishment of street units to build trust and provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness. However, institutional challenges, including bureaucratic processes and limited resources, hinder the effectiveness of such efforts. A lack of outreach work often leads to feelings of dehumanization among marginalized individuals, exacerbating stress, depression, and mistrust toward public systems. The article emphasizes that outreach social work is crucial for re-establishing trust and supporting individuals out of homelessness. Recommendations include implementing the Housing First approach, tailoring shelters to specific groups, and focusing on reintegration and education for youth. Municipalities are urged to prioritize trust-building practices and adopt inclusive, human-centered strategies to combat homelessness. The authors highlight these themes in upcoming training modules on street-level and shelter-based outreach, which Ilisimatusarfik will offer for free in 2025-2026. The training aims to equip practitioners with tools for proactive, trust-based outreach work as part of the Greenlandic government’s broader homelessness strategy. Abstract in Danish Opsøgende arbejde fokuserer på mennesket bag hjemløsheden Af Kevin Perry & Steven Arnfjord - Ilisimatusarfiks Center for Arktisk Velfærd Denne artikel undersøger, hvordan kommunerne kan forbedre opsøgende socialt arbejde med fokus på hjemløshed i Grønland. Et centralt mål i Naalakkersuisut hjemløsestrategi er etablering af gadeenheder for at skabe tillid og støtte til mennesker i hjemløshed. Dog står offentlige institutioner overfor udfordringer som bureaukrati og manglende ressourcer, hvilket begrænser indsatsen. Manglende opsøgende arbejde kan føre til, at udsatte borgere føler sig dehumaniserede, hvilket forstærker stress, depression og mistillid til systemet. Artiklen understreger, at opsøgende socialt arbejde er afgørende for at genskabe tillid og hjælpe borgere ud af hjemløshed. Anbefalingerne inkluderer anvendelse af Housing First-metoden, tilpasning af herberger til specifikke målgrupper og fokus på reintegration og uddannelse af unge. Kommuner opfordres til at prioritere tillidsopbyggende praksisser og implementere inkluderende, menneskecentrerede strategier for at bekæmpe hjemløshed. Forfatterne fremhæver disse temaer i kommende kursusmoduler om gadeplan- og herbergsarbejde, som Ilisimatusarfik tilbyder gratis i 2025-2026. Kurset sigter mod at ruste praktikere til proaktivt og tillidsbaseret opsøgende arbejde som en del af Naalakkersuisut hjemløsestrategi. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Abstract The article "Homelessness in Qaqortoq: Grassroots Help Amidst Municipal Apathy" examines the pressing issue of homelessness in Qaqortoq, Southern Greenland. Drawing from ethnographic research, it highlights the systemic challenges faced by the Kujalleq Municipality, including limited resou… Abstract The article "Homelessness in Qaqortoq: Grassroots Help Amidst Municipal Apathy" examines the pressing issue of homelessness in Qaqortoq, Southern Greenland. Drawing from ethnographic research, it highlights the systemic challenges faced by the Kujalleq Municipality, including limited resources and insufficient housing, alongside the remarkable grassroots efforts of local citizens who fill the gaps in the welfare system. The chronicle sheds light on the broader context of homelessness in Greenland, comparing it to similar issues in remote regions like Nunavut, Canada. It emphasizes the need for sustainable, long-term solutions such as legal reforms, structured support systems, and affordable housing initiatives. The article also critiques the municipality’s limited capacity to address homelessness while acknowledging the recent promise of a day shelter in Qaqortoq as a small but important step forward. Resumé Artiklen "Hjemløshed i Qaqortoq: Hjælp fra Græsrødder midt i Kommunal Apati" undersøger den presserende problematik omkring hjemløshed i Qaqortoq i det sydlige Grønland. Baseret på etnografisk forskning fremhæves Kujalleq Kommunes systemiske udfordringer, herunder begrænsede ressourcer og manglende boliger, samtidig med de bemærkelsesværdige græsrodsindsatser fra lokale borgere, der udfylder hullerne i velfærdssystemet. Kronikken belyser den bredere kontekst for hjemløshed i Grønland og sammenligner med lignende problematikker i fjerntliggende regioner som Nunavut, Canada. Den understreger behovet for bæredygtige, langsigtede løsninger såsom lovgivningsreformer, strukturerede støttesystemer og billige boligløsninger. Artiklen kritiserer kommunens begrænsede kapacitet til at håndtere hjemløshed, men anerkender samtidig det nyligt annoncerede værested i Qaqortoq som et lille, men vigtigt skridt fremad. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Abstract in English Outreach Work Focuses on the Person Behind Homelessness By Kevin Perry & Steven Arnfjord - Ilisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare This article explores how municipalities can improve outreach social work, focusing on addressing homelessness in Greenland. A central goal… Abstract in English Outreach Work Focuses on the Person Behind Homelessness By Kevin Perry & Steven Arnfjord - Ilisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare This article explores how municipalities can improve outreach social work, focusing on addressing homelessness in Greenland. A central goal of the Greenlandic government’s homelessness strategy is the establishment of street units to build trust and provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness. However, institutional challenges, including bureaucratic processes and limited resources, hinder the effectiveness of such efforts. A lack of outreach work often leads to feelings of dehumanization among marginalized individuals, exacerbating stress, depression, and mistrust toward public systems. The article emphasizes that outreach social work is crucial for re-establishing trust and supporting individuals out of homelessness. Recommendations include implementing the Housing First approach, tailoring shelters to specific groups, and focusing on reintegration and education for youth. Municipalities are urged to prioritize trust-building practices and adopt inclusive, human-centered strategies to combat homelessness. The authors highlight these themes in upcoming training modules on street-level and shelter-based outreach, which Ilisimatusarfik will offer for free in 2025-2026. The training aims to equip practitioners with tools for proactive, trust-based outreach work as part of the Greenlandic government’s broader homelessness strategy. Abstract in Danish Opsøgende arbejde fokuserer på mennesket bag hjemløsheden Af Kevin Perry & Steven Arnfjord - Ilisimatusarfiks Center for Arktisk Velfærd Denne artikel undersøger, hvordan kommunerne kan forbedre opsøgende socialt arbejde med fokus på hjemløshed i Grønland. Et centralt mål i Naalakkersuisut hjemløsestrategi er etablering af gadeenheder for at skabe tillid og støtte til mennesker i hjemløshed. Dog står offentlige institutioner overfor udfordringer som bureaukrati og manglende ressourcer, hvilket begrænser indsatsen. Manglende opsøgende arbejde kan føre til, at udsatte borgere føler sig dehumaniserede, hvilket forstærker stress, depression og mistillid til systemet. Artiklen understreger, at opsøgende socialt arbejde er afgørende for at genskabe tillid og hjælpe borgere ud af hjemløshed. Anbefalingerne inkluderer anvendelse af Housing First-metoden, tilpasning af herberger til specifikke målgrupper og fokus på reintegration og uddannelse af unge. Kommuner opfordres til at prioritere tillidsopbyggende praksisser og implementere inkluderende, menneskecentrerede strategier for at bekæmpe hjemløshed. Forfatterne fremhæver disse temaer i kommende kursusmoduler om gadeplan- og herbergsarbejde, som Ilisimatusarfik tilbyder gratis i 2025-2026. Kurset sigter mod at ruste praktikere til proaktivt og tillidsbaseret opsøgende arbejde som en del af Naalakkersuisut hjemløsestrategi. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Evalueringsrapporten fokuserer på implementering af motivationsprogrammet Inussuk for seksualdømte indsatte i Anstalten i Nuuk. De to centrale omdrejningspunkter er: 1. Etablering af motivations- og behandlingspladser i Anstalten i Nuuk 2. Programindsatsen for de dømte Formålet med evalueringen e… Evalueringsrapporten fokuserer på implementering af motivationsprogrammet Inussuk for seksualdømte indsatte i Anstalten i Nuuk. De to centrale omdrejningspunkter er: 1. Etablering af motivations- og behandlingspladser i Anstalten i Nuuk 2. Programindsatsen for de dømte Formålet med evalueringen er at indsamle og systematisere erfaringer fra opstartsfasen i Anstalten i Nuuk med etablering af behandlingspladser, oplæring af instruktører og tilførsel af personaleressourcer til programmet. Endvidere indsamles og sammenfattes erfaringer, som såvel anstaltens medarbejdere som indsatte har gjort sig i den første tid. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

Denne rapport undersøger, med udgangspunkt i 107 facebookgrupper og -sider fra grønlandske medier, politikere og diskussionsfora, hvorvidt og i hvor høj grad, der findes påvirkningskampagner på Facebook i Grønland. Vi ved nemlig meget lidt om omfanget af desinformation i Grønland, og denne rapport e… Denne rapport undersøger, med udgangspunkt i 107 facebookgrupper og -sider fra grønlandske medier, politikere og diskussionsfora, hvorvidt og i hvor høj grad, der findes påvirkningskampagner på Facebook i Grønland. Vi ved nemlig meget lidt om omfanget af desinformation i Grønland, og denne rapport er den første større empiriske dataindsamling, der undersøger dette. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

This article is a Kalaallisut (West Greenlandic) translation summarizing a longer English article originally published in 2023, in the History Education Research Journal published by University College London Press: https://doi.org/10.14324/HERJ.20.1.04 Eqikkaaneq Ilisimatusartut ilinniartitsi… This article is a Kalaallisut (West Greenlandic) translation summarizing a longer English article originally published in 2023, in the History Education Research Journal published by University College London Press: https://doi.org/10.14324/HERJ.20.1.04 Eqikkaaneq Ilisimatusartut ilinniartitsisullu nunaqavissut avataaneersullu ilarpassuisa nunat killiit avataanniittut ilisimasaat oqaluttuarisaanerallu pingaarnertut ilisimatusarfigineqartunut ilinniagarineqartunullu naleqqiullugit sammineqannginnerusarlutillu atorumaneqannginnerusarnerat qangalili isornartorsiortarsimavaat. Oqaluttuarisaaneq pillugu ilinniartitsinerup ajornartorsiummut tamatumunnga qanoq aaqqiissutaaqataasinnaanera misissuiviginiarlugu allaaserisami matumani ilisimatusartut Issittumi naqavissuusut aallaavigineqarput. Qanga pisimasut pillugit qanoq ilisimasaqartoqartigineranut nunasiaataanerup sunniutaanik ilisimatuutut siornatigut misissorneqarsimasunik atorluaanikkut allaaserisami matumani siunnersuutigineqarpoq UNESCO-p Piujuartitsilluni Ineriartortitsineq pillugu Ilinniartitsinermut (ESD) tunngavissiaa nutaaq 2021-mi maajimi saqqummiunneqartoq aallaavigineqassasoq. Allaaserisaq naggaserlugu nunap inuii sammisatut ilisimatusarfiginagit nunap inuiisa ilisimatusarfigisaannit ilinniarfiginninnissap pingaaruteqassusia erseqqissarneqarpoq. Ilisimatusartullu nunaqavissut ilisimasanik assigiinngitsunik aallerfigisinnaasanut naapertuilluartumik naligiissumillu pullaveqarnissatsinnut taakkuninngalu atorluaanissatsinnut iluaqutigisinnaasatsinnik pingaarutilinnik periusissiorsimanerat erseqqissarneqarpoq. Abstract: Many Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and educators have long criticized how non-Western knowledge and histories are actively discriminated against in mainstream research and education. This article foregrounds Indigenous scholarship from the Arctic region to explore how history education can contribute to addressing this issue. By drawing on previous research on the colonial impact on knowledge about the past, the article proposes a shift in perspective in light of the new UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) framework introduced in May 2021. The article concludes by pointing out the value of learning from Indigenous scholarship rather than only studying it as a separate subject. This is because Indigenous scholars have created important approaches that can help us achieve fair and equitable access to, and benefit from, different knowledge resources and systems. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

The mediated Arctic analyses the multiple relations between geography and cultural production that have long shaped - and are currently transforming - the circumpolar world. It explores how twenty-first-century cultural practitioners imagine and poeticise various elements of Arctic geography, and in… The mediated Arctic analyses the multiple relations between geography and cultural production that have long shaped - and are currently transforming - the circumpolar world. It explores how twenty-first-century cultural practitioners imagine and poeticise various elements of Arctic geography, and in doing so negotiate pressing environmental, (geo)political, and social concerns. From the plasmatic force of ice in Disney's Frozen films to the spatial vocabulary of circumpolar Indigenous hip hop, it addresses Arctic geographical imaginaries in a wide range of media, including literature, cinema, comic books, music videos, and cartographic art. The book brings together a plurality of voices from within and outside the circumpolar North, both in terms of the works analysed and in its own collaborative scholarly practice. The book bridges Indigenous and Southern mediations of the Arctic and combines different epistemologies to do justice to these imaginaries in their diversity. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

The mediated Arctic analyses the multiple relations between geography and cultural production that have long shaped - and are currently transforming - the circumpolar world. It explores how twenty-first-century cultural practitioners imagine and poeticise various elements of Arctic geography, and in… The mediated Arctic analyses the multiple relations between geography and cultural production that have long shaped - and are currently transforming - the circumpolar world. It explores how twenty-first-century cultural practitioners imagine and poeticise various elements of Arctic geography, and in doing so negotiate pressing environmental, (geo)political, and social concerns. From the plasmatic force of ice in Disney's Frozen films to the spatial vocabulary of circumpolar Indigenous hip hop, it addresses Arctic geographical imaginaries in a wide range of media, including literature, cinema, comic books, music videos, and cartographic art. The book brings together a plurality of voices from within and outside the circumpolar North, both in terms of the works analysed and in its own collaborative scholarly practice. The book bridges Indigenous and Southern mediations of the Arctic and combines different epistemologies to do justice to these imaginaries in their diversity. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning - peer review

This article explores the legal arguments and historic claims regarding the return of archives to the Peoples in the Arctic about whom they pertain. It calls for international lawyers to work with archival theorists and practitioners to explore the law of decolonisation and its potential application… This article explores the legal arguments and historic claims regarding the return of archives to the Peoples in the Arctic about whom they pertain. It calls for international lawyers to work with archival theorists and practitioners to explore the law of decolonisation and its potential application to cases of displaced archives in the Arctic. Peoples in the Arctic who have experienced colonisation have outstanding claims – some formalised, others latent – to return of records compiled by colonial authorities about them. Their claims differ in important ways from historic precedents from other parts of the world, in particular, those of newly independent States. Atuaruk

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This is the second and final report in the research project “Sustainable value chains in Nordic coastal communities (NorValue)”. The project was carried out in the period 2020-2023 as a collaborative organization between six Nordic universities and research institutions: University of Greenland, Uni… This is the second and final report in the research project “Sustainable value chains in Nordic coastal communities (NorValue)”. The project was carried out in the period 2020-2023 as a collaborative organization between six Nordic universities and research institutions: University of Greenland, University of Akureyri, Icelandic Regional Development Institute, University of Faroe Islands, Nordland Research Institute, and Roskilde University. From these six institutions, both reports were written by the same team of researchers. Atuaruk

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The consumption of prey intestines and their content, known as gastrophagy, is well-documented among Arctic Indigenous peoples, particularly Inuit. In Greenland, Inuit consume intestines from various animals, including the ptarmigan, a small herbivorous grouse bird. While gastrophagy provides the po… The consumption of prey intestines and their content, known as gastrophagy, is well-documented among Arctic Indigenous peoples, particularly Inuit. In Greenland, Inuit consume intestines from various animals, including the ptarmigan, a small herbivorous grouse bird. While gastrophagy provides the potential to transfer a large number of intestinal microorganisms from prey to predator, including to the human gut, its microbial implications remain to be investigated. This study addresses this gap by investigating the microbial composition of the Greenlandic rock ptarmigan’s gastrointestinal tract by analyzing the crop, stomach, and intestines while also comparing it with the microbiota found in garum, a fermented sauce made from ptarmigan meat and intestines. Through 16S rRNA gene sequencing, we assessed whether garum made from ptarmigan intestines provides access to microbial diversity otherwise only accessible through gastrophagy. Our findings reveal that garum made from ptarmigan intestines displayed distinct flavors and microbial composition similar to that found in the ptarmigan gut and intestines, highlighting the potential role of fermented products in mediating food microbial diversity associated with Indigenous food practices. Furthermore, our study underscores the broader importance of understanding microbial diversity in different food systems, particularly in the context of shifting dietary patterns and concerns about diminishing food microbial diversity. By elucidating the microbial richness gained through gastrophagy this research contributes to a deeper understanding of traditional and Indigenous foodways and their implications for human gut health. Atuaruk

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Contaminants, such as heavy metals (HMs), accumulate in the Arctic environment and the food web. The diet of the Indigenous Peoples of North Greenland includes locally sourced foods that are central to their nutritional, cultural, and societal health but these foods also contain high concentrations… Contaminants, such as heavy metals (HMs), accumulate in the Arctic environment and the food web. The diet of the Indigenous Peoples of North Greenland includes locally sourced foods that are central to their nutritional, cultural, and societal health but these foods also contain high concentrations of heavy metals. While bacteria play an essential role in the metabolism of xenobiotics, there are limited studies on the impact of heavy metals on the human gut microbiome, and it is so far unknown if and how Arctic environmental contaminants impact the gut microbes of humans living in and off the Arctic environment. Using a multiomics approach including amplicon, metagenome, and metatranscriptome sequencing, we identified and assembled a near-complete (NC) genome of a mercury-resistant bacterial strain from the human gut microbiome, which expressed genes known to reduce mercury toxicity. At the overall ecological level studied through α- and β-diversity, there was no significant effect of heavy metals on the gut microbiota. Through the assembly of a high number of NC metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) of human gut microbes, we observed an almost complete overlap between heavy metal-resistant strains and antibiotic-resistant strains in which resistance genes were all located on the same genetic elements. Atuaruk

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Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), a self-governing country within the Danish Realm with a majority Indigenous population, has one of the most far-reaching self-determination arrangements of all Indigenous peoples worldwide. A close look at the food system in Kalaallit Nunaat, however, reveals a situatio… Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), a self-governing country within the Danish Realm with a majority Indigenous population, has one of the most far-reaching self-determination arrangements of all Indigenous peoples worldwide. A close look at the food system in Kalaallit Nunaat, however, reveals a situation in which Indigenous foods are marginalized and imported foods are promoted even when incompatible with the local context. Here, I ask why Danish foods are so prevalent in Kalaallit Nunaat and argue that an unacknowledged factor in dietary transitions, well-known to be the cause of major public health issues, is a biased view of foodways that favors imported foods and questions Indigenous foods. The conclusion is that there is a lack of Indigenous food sovereignty in Kalaallit Nunaat such that Indigenous views of food and health are not prioritized in the public food system. The significance of this conclusion is that without Indigenous food sovereignty, Indigenous health, wellbeing and thriving cannot be achieved. Atuaruk

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Greenland is a self-governing part of the Danish realm with an institutional system in transition from colonisation to further independence. Greenlandic governance institutions currently represent a mix of Greenlandic and Danish governance systems rooted in the Danish constitution and a Scandinavian… Greenland is a self-governing part of the Danish realm with an institutional system in transition from colonisation to further independence. Greenlandic governance institutions currently represent a mix of Greenlandic and Danish governance systems rooted in the Danish constitution and a Scandinavian universal welfare model. Denmark and other Nordic countries with similar governance systems and welfare models have high levels of generalised trust strongly correlated with institutional trust. No research has however been carried out in Greenland regarding generalised or institutional trust and their correlates – a research gap which this article seeks to remedy. The study is based on data from the Greenland Perspectives survey of 2018 and finds that generalised trust in Greenland is significantly different from the Danish average and the levels of other Nordic countries. Institutional trust positively and significantly correlates with generalised trust in line with theories of institutional trust as a driver of generalised trust. Greenlandic identity is negatively correlated with generalised trust contrary to theories of identity and majority/minority dynamics. The correlations between generalised trust, institutional trust, and identity are surprisingly not confounded by education or income, contrary to success and well-being theories of generalised trust. The study concludes that institutions and identity clearly matter, but in a different way than theories predict. The results raise an important question for further research of how institutions and identity come to matter in Greenland – especially how institutional quality is created under the complex bureaucratic and social conditions of the post-colonial microstate. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Forskningsprojektet WAGE om ulighed i Arktis er et cirkumpolart partnerskab, der fokuserer på økonomiske og sociale uligheder i Arktis og i forskellige lande og regioner i Arktis – herunder Grønland. WAGE Partnerskabet er et partnerskab mellem de arktiske oprindelige folk – forskere såvel som medlem… Forskningsprojektet WAGE om ulighed i Arktis er et cirkumpolart partnerskab, der fokuserer på økonomiske og sociale uligheder i Arktis og i forskellige lande og regioner i Arktis – herunder Grønland. WAGE Partnerskabet er et partnerskab mellem de arktiske oprindelige folk – forskere såvel som medlemmer af oprindelige folks organisationer – andre forskere fra universiteter i og uden for Arktis samt repræsentanter for statslige organisationer. Samarbejdet udspringer af opfordringer fra Arktisk Råd og andre organisationer til stater om at tackle de uligheder, der især påvirker oprindelige folk, og iværksætte en grundlæggende forandring i fordelingen af den rigdom, der produceres i Arktis. WAGE er finansieret af SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canada) og er koordineret af Université Laval under ledelse af Professor Gerard Duhaime. WAGE er cirkumpolart, har det samme mål for og stiller de samme overordnede forskningsspørgsmål til hele den arktiske del af verden – men det er samtidig forskningsspørgsmål, der f.eks. kan stilles i forhold til forskellige sektorer i de arktiske samfund og til lokalsamfund og regioner såvel som lande i Arktis – f.eks. Grønland. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Kronikken (Del 2) belyser nogle konsekvenser af Forslag til fiskeriloven og påpeger, at konsekvenserne af forslaget rækker langt ud over regulering af fiskeriet og kan reducere mulighederne for indtjening og dermed livsgrundlaget i mange mindre byer og bygder. Forslaget har som afsæt at sikre et bær… Kronikken (Del 2) belyser nogle konsekvenser af Forslag til fiskeriloven og påpeger, at konsekvenserne af forslaget rækker langt ud over regulering af fiskeriet og kan reducere mulighederne for indtjening og dermed livsgrundlaget i mange mindre byer og bygder. Forslaget har som afsæt at sikre et bæredygtigt fiskeri i Grønland, men der er stor risiko for, at den ønskede effektivisering af det kystnære fiskeri betyder, at fortjenesten ved Grønlands fiskeressourcer ender på få hænder og formodentligt ikke i de berørte bosteder. Forslaget handler ikke kun om en effektiv regulering af fiskeriet, men vil påvirke hele samfundet og afgøre, hvor og hvordan man kan leve i fremtidens Grønland. (Del 1 - se Sermitsiaq 2023, 52) Atuaruk

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Mortuary archaeology and bioarchaeology increasingly recognize that the mortuary record indexes not only past societies’ understandings of death but also a wider set of experiences and practices bearing on an extended life course and ontology more broadly. The process of “being-toward-death,” the ex… Mortuary archaeology and bioarchaeology increasingly recognize that the mortuary record indexes not only past societies’ understandings of death but also a wider set of experiences and practices bearing on an extended life course and ontology more broadly. The process of “being-toward-death,” the experience of dying, a community’s participation in this process and subsequent handling of the corpse, the ongoing relations of the living with the material remains, the memory traces of the deceased in a burial cairn, and the local biologies illuminated by bioarchaeology, all constitute elements of a “necrontology” that was a core component of the culturally figured life course. Here the mortuary records from two parts of the Inuit world—northern Labrador and Southwest Greenland—are characterized in terms of their implications for such a necrontology of Inuit groups. While there appear to have been pan-regional patterns, idiosyncratic mortuary treatments also occur, warranting that archaeologists revisit, in appropriately community-sensitive ways, a record increasingly threatened by climate change. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling - peer review

This personal narrative highlights the journey of an Inuk archaeologist from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), driven by a sense of responsibility and a desire for change within the discipline of Archaeology. The narrative traces the history of impact of Danish colonization and the challenges faced by I… This personal narrative highlights the journey of an Inuk archaeologist from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), driven by a sense of responsibility and a desire for change within the discipline of Archaeology. The narrative traces the history of impact of Danish colonization and the challenges faced by Inuit, particularly in the education system. The author emphasizes the need for inclusivity and adjustment in the education system to support Inuit students. She reflects on the role and history of archaeology in Kalaallit Nunaat from the 19th century, shedding light on its colonial roots and the marginalization of Inuit perspectives and contributions, and emphasizes the need for a shift in the discipline to center Inuit voices and perspectives. Throughout the narrative, the author provides a personal and reflective account and discusses her journey to becoming an Inuk archaeologist, and the challenges she faced. In overall, the author presents the importance of community involvement in archaeological research and the responsibility of researchers to respect community needs and knowledge, and her commitment to promoting Inuit perspectives and self-determination in the fields of Education and Archaeology. Atuaruk

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The article examines the role of the mining industry in the economies of Ukraine and Greenland, emphasizing its impact on economic growth, job creation, and infrastructure development. Ukraine has rich resources, in particular coal and iron ore, which provide domestic needs and exports. Greenland, o… The article examines the role of the mining industry in the economies of Ukraine and Greenland, emphasizing its impact on economic growth, job creation, and infrastructure development. Ukraine has rich resources, in particular coal and iron ore, which provide domestic needs and exports. Greenland, on the other hand, shows potential due to its mineral and oil reserves, but faces environmental challenges and needs for infrastructure upgrades. Both countries face challenges such as the environmental impacts of extraction, which require adaptation of technologies and resource management strategies. The article also analyzes the research of Ukrainian and international scientists who investigate the effectiveness of resource management in the face of global challenges. Comparing the approaches of Ukraine and Greenland may reveal best practices for improving economic sustainability. The study focuses on the need to adapt to new conditions, particularly in the context of wartime conditions in Ukraine, and aims to find out how countries cope with the consequences of the extractive industry. The paper highlights the importance of balancing economic benefits and environmental risks, highlighting the need for new management strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. Atuaruk

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This study investigates encounters between sled dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), humans, and Arctic wolves (Canis lupus arctos) in West and North Greenland. Using qualitative data from extensive interviews conducted in North Greenlandic, Polar Inuit, and Kalaallisut dialects, as well as a comprehensiv… This study investigates encounters between sled dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), humans, and Arctic wolves (Canis lupus arctos) in West and North Greenland. Using qualitative data from extensive interviews conducted in North Greenlandic, Polar Inuit, and Kalaallisut dialects, as well as a comprehensive review of relevant literature, this research aims to elucidate the spatial, temporal, and situational contexts of these interactions. Early accounts from European and American explorers, and observations made by local residents, complemented by Indigenous Kalaallit and Inughuit oral traditions, reveal the adaptive behaviors of wolves and their significant effects on human activities. Evidence of wolves in Greenland dates back to Saqqaq Culture (2400–1400 BC) and the Norse settlements (985–1450 AD) and continues into contemporary times. Greenlandic myths depict wolves as both feared and respected creatures, highlighting their profound cultural significance. Recent increases in wolf sightings near settlements in Avanersuaq have raised concerns about their impact on local fauna and human safety, prompting wildlife management measures. The study finds that Arctic wolves, humans, and sled dogs have interacted across various regions of North and West Greenland, with these interactions affecting both ecological dynamics and human practices. This research underscores the complex and evolving relationships between sled dogs, humans, and Arctic wolves, advocating for balanced conservation strategies that integrate scientific research with traditional knowledge. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on wildlife management in extreme environments, providing insights into the resilience of wolves and their enduring influence on human communities in the High Arctic and West Greenland. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

The Arctic is directly affected by the interaction of two ongoing global crises: climate change and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. With its temperatures rising four times faster than the global average, the Arctic is facing dramatic environmental consequences. Meanwhile, retreating sea… The Arctic is directly affected by the interaction of two ongoing global crises: climate change and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. With its temperatures rising four times faster than the global average, the Arctic is facing dramatic environmental consequences. Meanwhile, retreating sea ice has led to increased economic interest in the Arctic and its growing geopolitical importance. Thus, understanding and managing the global and local implications of environmental change in this region requires urgent scientific and diplomatic collaboration. Atuaruk

Communication | Formidling

Pausen i Arktisk Råd er umiddelbart den største politiske udfordring for Grønland, som har signaleret, at et Arktisk Råd uden Rusland er utænkeligt på sigt.

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Der undersøges forholdet mellem Danmarks Radio og Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa ved samtidigheds-tv´s opstart i begyndelsen af 1980´erne.

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The reflexivity of ethnography allows the curious stranger to connect personal experiences to the research question at play intimately. The curious stranger exposes the reader to observations that otherwise would not have come to light and provides first-hand accounts of the studied phenomena. Getti… The reflexivity of ethnography allows the curious stranger to connect personal experiences to the research question at play intimately. The curious stranger exposes the reader to observations that otherwise would not have come to light and provides first-hand accounts of the studied phenomena. Getting deeper data through reflexivity developed by the curious stranger can allow for more understanding of the topic to come to light. The curious stranger approach explores subject matter that would have remained in an unfamiliar setting using a more traditional research approach – a discussion often addressed within Arctic research. When discussing relevant Arctic research methodologies and ethics, the emphasis is on including indigenous knowledge (Arnfjord & Hovgaard, 2021; Denzin & Lincoln, 2014). The discussion often includes political positions and the discussion about how the research becomes relevant for the particular setting. The ethical discussion, and the relevance of research, are always present in our approach when entering the context - here formulated as being a curious stranger in an unfamiliar setting. Atuaruk

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Funded by UArctic’s north2north program, we travelled from Nuuk, Greenland, to Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2022 to examine homelessness. In Nuuk, we are both involved in researching and working directly with vulnerable and homeless adults in a local outreach program in the form of a soup kitchen… Funded by UArctic’s north2north program, we travelled from Nuuk, Greenland, to Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2022 to examine homelessness. In Nuuk, we are both involved in researching and working directly with vulnerable and homeless adults in a local outreach program in the form of a soup kitchen. Over the previous decades, homelessness in Greenland and Alaska has increasingly become a cause of great concern amongst health and social care professionals. A forthcoming volume on Housing, Homelessness, and Social Policy in the Urban North from the University of Toronto Press focuses exclusively on this topic. Atuaruk

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Artiklen tematiserer Grønlands nedsendelser af psykisk syge foranstaltningsdømte til Danmark som ved en Grønlandsk domstol er idømt anbringelse eller behandling i Danmark. Om end Grønland historisk har nedsendt mennesker med forskellige psykiske handicaps til institution og hospital i Danmark, er vi… Artiklen tematiserer Grønlands nedsendelser af psykisk syge foranstaltningsdømte til Danmark som ved en Grønlandsk domstol er idømt anbringelse eller behandling i Danmark. Om end Grønland historisk har nedsendt mennesker med forskellige psykiske handicaps til institution og hospital i Danmark, er viden om Grønlands nedsendelser af psykisk syge foranstaltningsdømte sparsom og mangelfuld. Dette er også aktuelt i forhold til Grønlands gældende retspraksis med nedsendelser af psykisk syge foranstaltningsdømte. Der eksisterer ikke registreringer eller statistiske oversigter eller andre oversigtslister i Grønland eller i Danmark over antallet af psykisk syge foranstaltningsdømte som det grønlandske retsvæsen idømmer anbringelse eller behandling i Danmark. Antallet af Grønlandske foranstaltningsdømte i Danmark, deres mentale tilstand og anbringelsessted er et ubelyst felt som vi med denne artikel kaster lys på. Atuaruk

Research | Forskning

This Working Paper outlines some of the main arguments and debates regarding Free Association in a Greenlandic context, and what possibilities and unclarities these have generated.

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The future of the Arctic region is dependent on several structural forces, the most important being climate change, but geopolitical dynamics are increasingly coming to the fore and institutional cooperation is currently hampered. The future of the region is also highly contested and subject to much… The future of the Arctic region is dependent on several structural forces, the most important being climate change, but geopolitical dynamics are increasingly coming to the fore and institutional cooperation is currently hampered. The future of the region is also highly contested and subject to much speculation, some predicting a race, a struggle or both simultaneously while others predict a more orderly and stable development. As a result, we decided to organise a survey asking Arctic experts their predictions about the likelihood of possible Arctic geopolitical developments. Atuaruk

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Greenland’s economy is predominantly reliant on its fishing industry. The continuous melt of the Greenland ice sheet due to climate change and the resultant environmental impact in the arctic is pressuring the fishing industry to adapt to a new environment. This chapter sheds light on how major stak… Greenland’s economy is predominantly reliant on its fishing industry. The continuous melt of the Greenland ice sheet due to climate change and the resultant environmental impact in the arctic is pressuring the fishing industry to adapt to a new environment. This chapter sheds light on how major stakeholders in the Greenlandic fishing industry envision environmental, economic, and social adaptation of fisheries and their overall supply chain operations. Using a qualitative methodology based on a series of semi-structured interviews with relevant stakeholders in the Greenlandic fishery, the chapter illustrates how the adaptive capacity of the industry has unfolded in recent years, and how it has begun to generate relevant adaptive capabilities. It explores how adaptive capacity in Greenland may facilitate a clearer path for the consolidation of sustainable supply chain management. The analysis ultimately seeks to understand how the Greenlandic fishing industry has perceived the integration of the international best practices incorporating the three pillars of sustainability to develop a sustainable supply chain management. The findings suggest that the maritime logistic operations of Greenland’s fisheries are slowly moving towards sustainability despite key trade-offs among stakeholders associated with the social dimension that involves the promotion of employment stability and the inclusion of local knowledge. Atuaruk

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The aim of this study was to estimate prevalence of patients with asthma in Greenland according to age, gender and residence and to investigate the associated quality of care. The study was performed as a cross-sectional study with data extracted from the Greenlandic electronical medical record. A t… The aim of this study was to estimate prevalence of patients with asthma in Greenland according to age, gender and residence and to investigate the associated quality of care. The study was performed as a cross-sectional study with data extracted from the Greenlandic electronical medical record. A total of 870 patients aged 12 years or above were diagnosed with asthma at the end of 2022, corresponding to a prevalence of 1.9%. In 2020, the total prevalence was 0.2%. The prevalence of patients aged 12 years or above with asthma was highest among patients in Nuuk (3.3%) compared with patients in the remaining parts of Greenland (1.1%). More women than men were diagnosed with asthma, and the prevalence increased with age from 20 to 59 years. The prevalence of current smokers was high among the asthma population. The quality of care was significantly higher among patients living in Nuuk for all process indicators compared with patients from the remaining parts of Greenland. The prevalence of asthma in Greenland is low compared to other comparable populations and might be underestimated. Initiatives supporting increased focus on diagnosing asthma are thus warranted. Atuaruk

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The aim was to test the internal consistency of the Greenlandic version of the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) questionnaire and to estimate the symptom burden in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Greenland using the CAT questionnaire. A Greenlandic version of the CAT question… The aim was to test the internal consistency of the Greenlandic version of the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) questionnaire and to estimate the symptom burden in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Greenland using the CAT questionnaire. A Greenlandic version of the CAT questionnaire was developed including forward translation, reconciliation, backwards translation, and pilot test. Afterwards, a cross-sectional study of patients with COPD was conducted. The internal consistency assessed by the Cronbach α coefficient was 0.823 for the Greenlandic version of the questionnaire (n = 103). The CAT was negatively correlated to spirometry values and current smoking. In the cross-sectional study (n = 250), 81.1% of the patients experienced a high symptom burden (≥10). The main CAT score was 17 (range 0–38). The CAT was used in 9 out of 17 towns in Greenland. The Greenlandic version of the CAT questionnaire demonstrated a good internal consistency. We observed a high burden of symptoms associated with reduced lung function and active smoking status among patient diagnosed with COPD in Greenland. The questionnaire can be used in clinical practice for assessment of symptom burden in patients with COPD in Greenland and may help to increase focus on symptom control and quality of care. Atuaruk