Dozens of people gathered in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to show their support for the Inuit people of Greenland, who are facing renewed threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The rally, organized by Aaju Peter, a lawyer and activist, saw participants chanting 'Greenland is owned by the Greenlandic people' in Inuktut, marching through the cold and windy streets for an hour. Peter, a 66-year-old with Greenlandic roots, expressed concern for her relatives in Greenland, who are worried about Trump's potential takeover of the island.
Greenland, like Nunavut, is predominantly inhabited by Inuit and other Nordic Indigenous peoples, but it is under Danish sovereignty. Laakkuluk Williamson, a filmmaker, emphasized the cultural connection between the Inuit people in both regions, despite the colonial borders that divide them. Trump's latest statements about controlling Greenland and imposing a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations due to their opposition to an American takeover have sparked further tension.
This rally in Iqaluit is a powerful display of solidarity, highlighting the shared concerns of the Inuit people across different territories. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing impact of colonial policies and the importance of unity in the face of external threats.
