Over the weekend, participants from all along Greenland’s coast marked the 50th anniversary of Aasivik with a summer camp in Narsap Ilua—the site where the first Aasivik was held in 1976. The anniversary concluded with a joint declaration in which the participants call on the Inatsisartut and the Naalakkersuisut to prioritize the well-being of citizens —while also sending a clear message to U.S. President Donald Trump that Greenland is not for sale. The declaration, adopted on July 12, is presented here in its entirety:
Aasivik 2026 – Narsap Ilua
Together, we are strong
To mark the 50th anniversary of Aasivik in Narsap Ilua, we have gathered from all along the coast of Greenland. Together, we wish to send the following message to the outside world:
- Since time immemorial, the people of Greenland have lived on and lived off this land. We have always treated others with hospitality, respect, and openness. As an Arctic people, we have lived for generations under some of the world’s most challenging natural conditions and have built our society on peaceful coexistence, respect, and responsibility for one another.
- We have great respect and love for our elders and our ancestors. With care and wisdom, they have passed on their knowledge to future generations. Therefore, as a society, we have a shared obligation to treat them with dignity, respect, and care throughout their lives.
- At the same time, we face major challenges. The number of older people is rising, while fewer people will have to shoulder the future of our society. More people are homeless, and an increasing number are waiting for treatment and assistance from the healthcare system. Many feel compelled to leave their home countries and move to Denmark. That is why we urge the Inatsisartut and Naalakkersuisut to act now. The well-being and rights of our citizens must always come first.
- When we stand together, we are strong. Unity is one of our greatest strengths, and it is our shared responsibility to preserve and pass on this strength to future generations.
- That is why we are also sending a clear message to U.S. President Donald Trump: We reject any attempt to take over Greenland or exploit our land against the will of the people. We continue to say a clear “no” to uranium mining in Narsaq and to any action that disregards the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination over their land and natural resources. We will also continue to fight attempts to take over and deprive us of our land for as long as we live, because Greenland is our eternal homeland, which we wish to protect.
Participants at Aasivik 2026 in Narsap Ilua
on July 12, 2026
