2: Overlapping sovereignties: Indigenous polities and Arctic regionalism

This chapter examines the complex landscape of overlapping sovereignties in the Arctic, where state-centric governance frameworks intersect with Indigenous systems of self-determination and relational governance. Considering specifically Indigenous polities such as the Inuit and Sámi, it explores ho...

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主要作者: Kuokkanen, Rauna
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description This chapter examines the complex landscape of overlapping sovereignties in the Arctic, where state-centric governance frameworks intersect with Indigenous systems of self-determination and relational governance. Considering specifically Indigenous polities such as the Inuit and Sámi, it explores how Indigenous governance and self-determination challenge traditional, territorial notions of sovereignty based on exclusive jurisdiction by emphasizing relationalities and interdependencies among people, lands, waters, and ecosystems. Through a detailed case study of Nunavut, the chapter illustrates the complexities and innovations of integrating Inuit knowledge (Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit) into public governance, while highlighting persistent structural barriers. The chapter also analyzes transnational initiatives like the Pikialasorsuaq Commission as models of Indigenous-led regional cooperation. Identifying four critical areas for future research—including relational sovereignty, the politics of Greenland's independence, and comparative Indigenous governance—the chapter argues for rethinking Arctic regionalism through Indigenous sovereignties that transcend state borders and ground governance in relational, ecological, and cultural interdependence.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-1734192026-03-10T14:19:33Z 2: Overlapping sovereignties: Indigenous polities and Arctic regionalism Kuokkanen, Rauna Sovereignty; Indigenous; Arctic; Nunavut; Greenland; Governance JP JPS JPSL RND This chapter examines the complex landscape of overlapping sovereignties in the Arctic, where state-centric governance frameworks intersect with Indigenous systems of self-determination and relational governance. Considering specifically Indigenous polities such as the Inuit and Sámi, it explores how Indigenous governance and self-determination challenge traditional, territorial notions of sovereignty based on exclusive jurisdiction by emphasizing relationalities and interdependencies among people, lands, waters, and ecosystems. Through a detailed case study of Nunavut, the chapter illustrates the complexities and innovations of integrating Inuit knowledge (Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit) into public governance, while highlighting persistent structural barriers. The chapter also analyzes transnational initiatives like the Pikialasorsuaq Commission as models of Indigenous-led regional cooperation. Identifying four critical areas for future research—including relational sovereignty, the politics of Greenland's independence, and comparative Indigenous governance—the chapter argues for rethinking Arctic regionalism through Indigenous sovereignties that transcend state borders and ground governance in relational, ecological, and cultural interdependence. Published 2026-03-10T14:19:28Z 2026-03-10T14:19:28Z 2026-02-19 chapter 9781035318612 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/173419 eng image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/a-research-agenda-for-arctic-security-and-governance-9781035318605.html https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap-oa/book/9781035318612/chapter2.xml Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar Publishing 10.4337/9781035318612.00007 10.4337/9781035318612.00007 01ceac28-75b4-492a-8eec-f9b98bc6b28c https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ 9781035318612 Edward Elgar Publishing Cheltenham, UK open access
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