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Greenland’s people take pride in traditional language

Perspectives

July 31, 2009
Greenland’s people take pride in traditional language

In recent months, Greenland has taken steps towards self-rule. Cultural identity is also highly important to Greenlanders, and Jason George of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting writes that the traditional Greenlandic language has become a symbol for national pride.

Warming Greenland moves towards independence

Analysis

July 28, 2009
Warming Greenland moves towards independence

Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen has proclaimed that Greenland can declare full independence from Denmark. But even as Greenland moves towards independence, it must contend with the growing effects of climate change and wean itself off Danish financial support.

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