As the M/V Ocean Endeavour pushed cautiously through a challenging patch of sea ice on route to clearing customs in Resolute, a couple of harp seals frolicked in the water of Lancaster Sound just off the ship’s bow. Their heads popped straight up so they could playfully stare us down for a few seconds before disappearing briefly and then bobbing to the surface in a
Looee Arreak, the executive director for Qaggiavuut, said moving the summit to Ottawa means the organizers have been able to focus on the summit itself instead of the logistics.