What Canada’s Recent Nunavut Land Transfer Could Mean for Indigenous Rights and the Environment

The Canadian government recently signed an agreement to transfer full control over the northernmost territory of Nunavut to the territory’s Inuit-dominated residents. This is a huge milestone in the movement for indigenous rights, and autonomy for the region will also bring more sustainable resource assessment and the protection of biodiversity. It could also be a stepping stone for increased indigenous autonomy and biodiversity across the Americas.

AmericasBy Juliana ZraickApril 25, 2024Canada, Nunavut, Nunavut transfer, Inuits, First Nations, Métis, indigenous people, indigenous equity, indigenous rights