H. R. H. Crown Prince of Denmark to be patron of the ICC General Assembly 2010
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His Royal Highness Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark has announced his accept of becoming the patron of the General Assembly 2010. The General Assembly will take place in Nuuk next summer.
Inuit Circumpolar Council has General Assembly every fourth year. Last time it was in Greenland was 11 years ago. The next General Assembly will also mark the 30 years anniversary of the ICC Charter which is the fundament of the cooperation between Inuit from Alaska, Canada, Chukotka and Greenland.
The Premier of Greenland, Kuupik Kleist, and the mayor of Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, Asii Chemnitz Narup, will together with the President of ICC Greenland, Aqqaluk Lynge, host the Assembly, which will take place from June 28th to July 2nd 2010.
Charter
THAT we, the Inuit, are an indigenous people, with a unique ancestry, culture and homeland;
THAT the world’s arctic and sub-arctic areas which we use and occupy transcend political boundaries;
the world’s arctic and sub-arctic areas which we use and occupy transcend political boundaries;
THAT due to our historical inheritance and use and occupancy of our homeland we enjoy cultural rights unique to indigenous peoples and share common traditions, values and concerns; Read more about charter