Indigenous peoples of the North

The Indigenous peoples of the North include various culturally distinct groups, such as the Inuit, Gwich’in, Saami, and Dene, who traditionally inhabit Arctic and sub-Arctic regions across Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia, and Russia. They have deep connections to their environments, relying on skills like hunting, fishing, and gatherng for survival. These communities possess rich cultural traditions, languages, and knowledge systems adapted to extreme cold climates. Despite centuries of colonization and modern pressures, they continue to preserve their identities and advocate for rights related to land, resources, and cultural recognition in their Northern homelands.