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Coming from a place with very few natural resources, Greenlanders have been forced to be very resourceful in order to survive. Despite the landscape’s limitations, native Greenlanders have rich food and art cultures. Sophie Marie Korniussen is the owner of Anori Art, a small gift shop in Nuuk. The small shop also employs several generations […]

NUUK, Greenland — Greenland has been thrust to the forefront of the world’s political stage, which has led to a steep increase in tourism and journalists visiting the country and talking to its people. However, this has caused issues for many who call Greenland home, making some of their local hangouts no longer feel like […]

In the Port of Nuuk, a large, sturdy wooden dock features wooden beams connected to a cliff that borders the port and the water. The wooden dock is home to over 50 large ships, fishing boats and tourism boats. Off the edges of the dock are 20-foot stepladders that go down into the ships. A […]

The fishing industry has been the largest sector of Greenland’s economy for many years, but recent pushes for more financial independence hope to change that. Tourism and the extraction of mineral resources are some of the new business avenues that Greenlanders have been exploring in recent years. Jorgen Hammeken-Holm is the Deputy Minister of Business, […]

For many Americans, Greenland has probably existed in the public imagination in one of two ways: that giant island on the world map or the huge ice sheet that was oxymoronically named as a marketing ploy by a Norse Viking. As Greenland has percolated in American politics and discourse since President Donald Trump claimed the […]

NUUK, Greenland — Greenlandic culture differs heavily from American culture, focusing heavily on being a part of and respecting the space and land around them. Arnakkuluk Kleist attested to this sentiment. Kleist grew up in Greenland, influencing her passion for educating these businesses about the way of life there. She is the co-owner of Pikiala […]

Icey oceans and snowcapped mountains surround Nuuk, one of the world’s most remote cities. The unique landscape is unlike anywhere else, and emphasizes the resilience of the people who live there. Surrounding the small city of about 20,000, Nuuk is nestled amongst several mountains and large hills. Snow covers every building, road, and all other […]

Perhaps the best way to learn about a place is to listen, to observe. When immersed in a new city or a new country, the most valuable thing a traveler can do is sit back and watch. That’s a journalist’s job, so it was nothing new in Nuuk, but it’s a piece of advice anyone […]

NUUK, Greenland — Greenland currently has a population of roughly 56,000 people, which creates the problem of not having enough workers or enough diversified skills for certain demands. Two major areas where Greenland lacks manpower are education and healthcare. Through Denmark, Greenland has access to free education and healthcare. However, according to T. Aagaard and […]

As the fight for reproductive rights goes on locally and nationally, communities should be aware of crisis pregnancy centers in their neighborhoods. Crisis pregnancy centers, also called CPCs, faith-based non-profit organizations that provide various reproductive services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, medical exams, birth control and STD testing and treatment. They have numerous resources on their […]

Lakeside Coffee, located in Lake Geneva, held its grand opening on May 8. Hear from owner Jono deMartimprey about the inspiration behind opening the coffee shop, and see how the big day unfolded.

Coffee cups warmed cold hands as a small group gathered outside the Mitchell Park Domes on a bright Saturday morning. The beehive-shaped domes towered over the park, their glass panels reflecting the sunlight while cold wind swept across the sidewalks below. Nearby, women stood bundled in coats, scarves and hats, moving to keep warm as […]