Young people in the Arctic have a major stake in discussions about the future. The Arctic Council works to ensure their voice is heard.

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The Arctic Youth Summit

Indigenous youth representatives at the first Arctic Leaders’ Youth Summit in 2019 called for a more active involvement in the issues that affect them, stating that Arctic youth are “not just the future but also the present”.

Read the declaration

More about the Summit


Podcast: Our Arctic Presence

Our Arctic Presence is a podcast series created by Indigenous Youth from throughout the circumpolar north in celebration of 25 years of the Arctic Council. Over the course of six episodes, you will learn about the Arctic Council and who the Permanent Participants are, hear stories from Arctic Indigenous Elders and Youth, and tune into crucial conversations taking place regarding Northern lands and waters.

Listen to the podcast


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The Permanent Participant (PP) Youth Network

Youth representatives from each PP organization meet monthly to discuss relevant topics.

Meet Youth Network members


EALLU: "A cookbook about peoples"

This award-winning cookbook is the result of a circumpolar effort by Arctic youth to highlight and share their food culture.

About the project and cookbook


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Project CREATeS

Young people around the Arctic shared their stories and created short films about suicide and resliience.

Watch the videos

Who's a youth?

It depends on who you ask! Definitions of youth around the Arctic range from 13 up to 35. The Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat proposes this definition: "young people living in the Arctic, those still in their education or young professionals”.

Arctic youth making news

Engagement, Involvement, and Insights of Gwich’in Youth

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Youth Engagement and Expeditions Under the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council

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