Politicians talk about Arctic sovereignty. But as a northern voter, I feel abandoned by Ottawa

Politicians talk about Arctic sovereignty. But as a northern voter, I feel abandoned by Ottawa

This First Person article is the experience of Damien Haogak, who lives in Yellowknife. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. After four years of university in Edmonton, I moved back to Yellowknife in 2023 with

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