Inuit reject U.S. takeover of Greenland

Inuit groups and Greenlanders oppose U.S. proposals about Greenland, saying past colonization shapes their rejection. Denmark and Greenland's foreign ministers are scheduled to meet U.S. officials at the White House.

Inuit leaders and Greenlanders have spoken out against U.S. proposals regarding Greenland. Their comments respond to statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about the United States needing Greenland for national security. Advocates say past colonization informs their opposition and they call for diplomacy and international forums such as the Arctic Council. Key points: - Sara Olsvig, chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, said there is no such thing as a better colonizer and stressed the harms experienced under past colonization. - A Verian Group poll reported that most Greenlanders do not want to become U.S. citizens, and many also do not want to be Danish. - The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland are scheduled to meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House. Summary: The statements underline Greenlandic concern about sovereignty and safety in response to U.S. comments about the island. Inuit leaders emphasize diplomacy and established international forums as the appropriate route for discussion. A formal diplomatic meeting involving Denmark, Greenland and U.S. officials is planned next.