Inuit Circumpolar Conference

Inuit Circumpolar Conference or ICC, is an multinational non-governmental organization representing 150,000 Inuit, living in Canada (Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon Territory), the United States (Alaska), Greenland, and on the Russian peninsula of Chukotka.

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Multinational - Non-governmental organization - Inuit - Canada - Northwest Territories - Nunavut - Yukon Territory - United States - Alaska - Greenland - Russian - Chukotka

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The main goals of the organization are to strengthen unity among Inuit, to promote their rights and interests, and to ensure the development of Inuit culture.

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Unity - Rights - Inuit culture

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A General Assembly, which also serves as a discussion forum, is held every four years, bringing together Inuit from across the northern circumpolar region. Assembly delegates elect a president and an executive council, and develop policies and resolutions for the coming term.

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General Assembly - President - Executive council - Policies - Resolution

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