Greenland's Inuit Face Rapid Change as Climate and Modernity Reshape Traditions

A new documentary explores the challenges of preserving ancient hunting practices and cultural identity in a warming Arctic.

The ZDF documentary, airing December 17, follows the lives of the Inughuit, a small subgroup of Greenland's Inuit, as they navigate a changing world.
In the remote village of Savissivik, where travel requires four days and weekly helicopter access, hunting with sled dogs remains a primary livelihood for many.
Climate change has drastically shortened the period of stable sea ice, making traditional hunting practices increasingly difficult and financially unsustainable.
Many younger Inuit are leaving small villages for modern lifestyles in larger towns, while others work to preserve cultural traditions using social media and technology.
The series highlights the tension between maintaining centuries-old practices and adapting to environmental and societal shifts threatening their way of life.