Human Security in the Arctic:

In this paper, we explore how the concept of human security, which was developed primarily to assess and ameliorate dramatic challenges to life and livelihood in the ‘Third World, ’ might be applied to an examina-tion of aspects of political participation of women in the Nunavut, Canada. We start with the assumption that functioning and appropriate political systems and institutions are fundamental to human security; and, that legitimate and eff ective Indigenous representation and the creation of political institutions appropriate to Indigenous peoples ’ senses of identity, community and culture are essential to Indigenous individuals ’ and communities ’ well being. First, we explore briefl y the vocabulary of rights active in the Canadian North and hypothesize the ways i