I was devastated to find this out a few days ago. Another young cultural knowledge holder lost far before his time. He passed from a cardiac issue very unexpectedly.

I always recommended his paddling trips to travelers. Even a few days before he passed. It’s surreal.

You can learn more about him here. He was reviving traditional kayak skills all over the world and lived outside Greenland for extended periods of time.

DA/KL: https://www.sermitsiaq.ag/kultur/qeqqata-kommunia-mindes-kajakmester-og-kulturbaerer/2437358

EN: https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/revivalist-greenland-kayak-championships-maligiaq-padilla

This is from Facebook:

Honoring a True Legend: Remembering Maligiaq Padilla 🇬🇱

It is with deep sadness and the utmost respect that we share the news of the passing of the legendary Greenlandic kayaker and cultural bearer, Maligiaq Johnsen Padilla, who left us far too soon at the age of 44 after a sudden illness.

For many within our community and across the globe, Maligiaq was much more than an extraordinary athlete. Winning the Greenland National Kayaking Championship a historic ten times—his first victory at just 16 years old—he possessed an incredible physical and mental strength that inspired generations.

But Maligiaq’s true masterpiece was his dedication to the Inuit cultural heritage. Taught by his grandfather in Sisimiut, he spent his life preserving the ancient art of traditional kayak building, hunting techniques, and the qajaq culture. His warmth and openness touched hearts far beyond Greenland. As a global ambassador, he lived in Alaska and traveled throughout North America and Europe, sharing his knowledge, revitalizing indigenous traditions, and placing his handmade kayaks in world-renowned museums like the Smithsonian.

Maligiaq’s passing is a profound loss for Greenland and the international kayaking community. We fully understand and share the grief felt by so many right now; it is heartbreaking to lose such a vital pillar of cultural pride so early.

Our warmest thoughts, deepest empathy, and solidarity go out to his children, his family, and everyone who stood by his side. Maligiaq will be deeply missed, but his profound impact on the Greenlandic cultural heritage will live on forever.

Rest in peace, Maligiaq. 🤍

They're making a huge noise and have pretty much taken over Islay. But we're going to look after them for you. I expect they will spend the next 6 months feasting on neeps, tatties and whiskey.

Anyway just saying, if you're looking for your geese... The flappy feathery things are here.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/politics/trump-greenland-oil-gas-minerals-intl-hnk

Hi everyone!

I’m a Dutch PhD student at Aarhus University. I’m looking to speak with Greenlandic people who would be open to sharing their thoughts and experiences around gender, gender roles, and Indigenous perspectives on gender in Greenland. More specifically, I’m interested in how Greenlandic perspectives on gender are (or aren’t) reflected in the policies and reports of international organisations, so I’m hoping to speak with people from different backgrounds and hear their perspectives and experiences.

You don’t need to be an academic or have any particular knowledge about gender, as I’m primarily interested in everyday perspectives and experiences. The conversation would be informal and take around 30-45 minutes, either online or in person if you happen to be living in Aarhus :)

If you might be interested, please feel free to send me a DM (I am not sure if this is allowed to be posted here, so please delete if it is not!)

There have been tons of articles and discussion about this. I'm curious what people here think about this topic. I don't have experience with it.

The reason for the ban is to protect children that are mistreated and neglected by their parents or adults that are intoxicated. The last straw was a murder in Nanortalik.

Seems like there has been a huge spike in black market sales and people buying yeast for 20x the normal price for home brewing. Many experts say this isn't the way to address alcoholism while others think it's good but the physical withdrawal from a sudden ban shouldn't be underestimated.

The business community in South Greenland is up in arms of course. The restaurants and hotels and others are complaining.

Of course, this is a polarizing issue. What do you think?

I personally believe that 75% of Greenland's problems are tied to alcohol in some way. But this... It's not the answer. I don't know what would work for a problem this pervasive.

Links:

There is no end date to the ban. Pisiffik and Brugseni said today that there have been improvements in public safety after they reduced alcohol sales to certain hours.

Additional articles. The KNR one below is very comprehensive.

https://www.knr.gl/da/nyheder/alkoholforbud-er-proevet-foer-bagefter-steg-forbruget

https://www.sermitsiaq.ag/samfund/borgmester-forklarer-derfor-lukker-vi-for-alkoholsalget/2432805

So rather randomly I’ve been asked about a job in Nuuk Greenland. Other then knowing that it get rather cold and long day/nights depending on the time of year I know very little about it.
I’ve worked many different places including a Canadian winter so the cold isn’t going to be new.
I only speak English and won’t have a car so how easy is going to be for me to get around?
Is the Bus system ok?
I take it food and drink are stupidly expensive due to it being isolated (I rarely drink beer and cab quite easy go without).

There have been tons of articles and discussion about this. I'm curious what people here think about this topic. I don't have experience with it.

The reason for the ban is to protect children that are mistreated and neglected by their parents or adults that are intoxicated. The last straw was a murder in Nanortalik.

Seems like there has been a huge spike in black market sales and people buying yeast for 20x the normal price for home brewing. Many experts say this isn't the way to address alcoholism while others think it's good but the physical withdrawal from a sudden ban shouldn't be underestimated.

The business community in South Greenland is up in arms of course. The restaurants and hotels and others are complaining.

Of course, this is a polarizing issue. What do you think?

I personally believe that 75% of Greenland's problems are tied to alcohol in some way. But this... It's not the answer. I don't know what would work for a problem this pervasive.

Links:

Here is the original notice. https://naalakkersuisut.gl/Nyheder/2026/10/0210_forbud?sc_lang=da

There is no end date to the ban. Pissifik and Brugseni said today that there have been improvements in public safety after they reduced alcohol sales to certain hours.

Additional articles. The KNR one below is very comprehensive.

https://www.knr.gl/da/nyheder/alkoholforbud-er-proevet-foer-bagefter-steg-forbruget

https://www.sermitsiaq.ag/samfund/borgmester-forklarer-derfor-lukker-vi-for-alkoholsalget/2432805

I had several days with good light and not much to do so I strolled around and took photos of dogs and all the gear on the beach and in the dump. There is only one breed of dog allowed in this part of Greenland and it’s the Greenland Sled Dog

These dogs are quite large compared to the ones I see in Ittoqqortoormiit. I hear they’re older here and people don’t use snowmobiles as much as they do there. The dogs are the reliable way to get around and survive in the very far north.

I think I took at least 1000 frames of dogs this summer but these are a couple decent ones so far. I’m only 10% finished on my sorting and editing.

As an anecdotal piece of evidence, I was less scared of these dogs vs the dogs everywhere else in Greenland. I usually fear these dogs more than bears in terms of the most common threat to my safety. But this summer, there were many, many loose dogs and puppies. Not good. If you’re afraid of dogs, Qaanaaq and the settlements nearby is not a good idea at all. The dog in number 2 got her adult teeth in and tried to bite my pants. Luckily, I got away.

Hello, all -

I'm doing a music project exploring fish from around the world, naming tracks with their local name. I think Greenland sharks are amazing creatures, and the Inuit folklore surrounding them is wonderful. Problem is, no story I found lists a non-English name, and all the translation websites are now AI crap that I refuse to use.
If anyone could help me or wants to offer creative input regarding the song, I'd really appreciate it.

Hi! We may be moving to Nuuk from Copenhagen next year and I’m hoping to hear from parents who have experience with the vuggestuer and børnehaver there.

Which ones have you had particularly good experiences with, and why? Are there any you would recommend avoiding, or any issues you think a new family should know about?

I’d especially love to hear about things like:
• how caring and engaged the staff are
• staff turnover/staffing shortages
• communication with parents
• how much time the children spend outdoors
• activities and overall environment
• how they handle children who are new to Greenland or don’t speak Greenlandic yet (they do speak Danish)
• wait lists/how difficult it is to get a place

I’ve been looking at places like Mikisoq, Muku, Apisseq, Uiloq, Puiaq, Paannaat and Paarsisoq, but I’m very open to others!

I know experiences can vary a lot from child to child and year to year, so I’d really appreciate hearing both positive and negative experiences. 😊

Qujanaq!

Hello :))

Its been a dream of mine to visit greenland, and experience the culture and learn about the traditions of your island. I was wondering if there are any types of cheap homestays or cultural exchanges for a short trip of 1 week to either Nuuk or Illulisat, or some other major town that you guys can recommend. Since even the cheapest hostel in these towns are way out of my budget as I am a university student at the moment.

The main story about the Inuit and Peary is in chapter 4 - and it gets even worse

I'm an American, born and raised. My girlfriend and I are looking to leave permanently, but for now we're traveling. I saw the Secret Life of Walter Mitty a while back and have been obsessed with Greenland ever since. So far, I like what I see. But... I want to hear from the people.

What's it like living in Greenland? Politics, crime rate, job market, culture, food, pros, cons, daily life, etc.

EDIT: My girlfriend is black and a musl!m, for reference, so let me know if your perspective applies or if you see any of those.

Hi everyone!

My friend and I are making a stop in Greenland on our way to the US

I would love to know what are the best things to do in Qaqortoq.

Also, I would love to do a glacier boat tour — any recommendations for a group we can join or a private person who can take us for a reasonable price?

Many thanks!

See also: The publication in the journal Cyrosphere

The discovery of a skeleton reveals an unknown church from the time of the Norse settlement in South Greenland, not far from Erik the Red's residence. The discovery provides new knowledge about social development and power relations in Greenland at the time and may help explain why the Vikings left the island.

This might be a low effort post but it's something this sub should discuss. The stock of the startup oil company (that caused controversy and had its plans denied by regulators in Greenland) has risen from the dead since the announcement of the agreement between DK, GL, and US. If you missed that story just search "greenland oil" anywhere or have it summarized because it was a big story last month in particular.

Sentiment on this stock tanked to abysmally low levels and it was declared dead. People thought it would get de-listed from the NASDAQ because it was approaching $1.00. So, many started to short it. Then the news comes this week and it is soaring. It's after market at the time of writing around $6.95

One to watch and discuss. If this gets removed, I'll post it on the travel sub.

https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLND