In a display of solidarity, dozens of residents in Iqaluit, Nunavut, gathered to voice their support for the Inuit people of Greenland, who are facing a looming threat from the United States. The rally, organized by Aaju Peter, a lawyer and activist, was a powerful statement against the potential takeover of Greenland by the US President, Donald Trump. The protesters, including filmmaker Laakkuluk Williamson, chanted in Inuktut, "Greenland is owned by the Greenlandic people", marching through the cold and windy weather for an hour. The rally was a response to Trump's recent threats to impose a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations, including Denmark, which has sovereignty over Greenland. Greenland, like Nunavut, is primarily inhabited by Inuit and other Nordic Indigenous peoples, but its future is now in question. The protesters emphasized the importance of cultural solidarity and unity among Inuit communities, despite colonial borders. This gathering was a bold statement, highlighting the concerns of the Inuit people and inviting discussion on the potential impact of Trump's actions on Greenland and its people.
