Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark. Since a referendum in 2008, Greenland has had increased autonomy (self-rule) within the Danish Realm.
Conducts research on Arctic ecosystems, monitors the environment, and advises the Government of Greenland on sustainability, environment, and biodiversity.
Covers all aspects of North America's aboriginal culture, history and life. Includes books, journals and government documents. Includes some links to full-text.
Recommended books @ UW Libraries
The UW Libraries has several resources dealing with Greenland. Selected titles are listed below; additional books can be found by searching for greenland in UW Libraries Search.
Traces Danish-Greenlandic relations in the 20th century, from a colonial situation in 1900 to an open economy with steadily growing self-government for Greenland short of full independence by 2000.
Documents Greenland’s warming and investigates episodes in Greenland’s climate history for clues about what happens when climate change is abrupt rather than gradual.
Presented in both contemporary and historical perspectives. Includes first-hand accounts shedding light on Greenlanders' traditional knowledge” and what is most pertinent to their own lives and the effects of industrialization.
Investigates how Arctic indigenous communities deal with the challenges of climate change and how they strive to develop self-determination. Critical and comparative approach to situations in Canada and Greenland.
