Sovereignty and Security
The Arctic Edge7 Elo 2025

Sovereignty and Security

What does Canadian sovereignty and security really mean for the Arctic, from a past, present and future perspective? From Cold War radar lines to modern defence systems, Canada’s presence in the North has always been shaped by global threats and strategic necessity.

In this episode, we learn about Grise Fjord, Canada’s northernmost community, and about the Inuit families that were forcibly relocated there in the 1950’s, serving as human flag poles. Premier P.J. Akeeagok’s family was one of them. Their personal stories reveal how sovereignty isn’t just about borders, but about people. For Inuit, sovereignty isn’t an abstract concept. It’s rooted in survival, sacrifice and home, while bearing a strong sense of patriotism.

With renewed geopolitical tensions, as well as climate change, Canada is looking north. It’s time for a shift from symbolic sovereignty to a real investment, not only in defence and infrastructure, but in communities as a foundation of a secure Arctic.

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