Story perspectives

New Play Highlights Indigenous Connection to Aurora Borealis

11/1/2025

24 5

Summary

Story summary

Each year, tens of thousands visit Arctic regions to see the aurora borealis and spend about $1.5 billion.
Key destinations include Canada’s Northwest Territories, Finland, Norway, Greenland, and Iceland.
Indigenous peoples in these areas view the aurora as cultural heritage rather than a fleeting spectacle.
Kiuryaq, a new play by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Canada, Greenland, and Norway's Sápmi region, reflects that connection and contrasts with tourists' transient experiences.

1 of 1

Story summary

Each year, tens of thousands visit Arctic regions to see the aurora borealis and spend about $1.5 billion.
Key destinations include Canada’s Northwest Territories, Finland, Norway, Greenland, and Iceland.
Indigenous peoples in these areas view the aurora as cultural heritage rather than a fleeting spectacle.
Kiuryaq, a new play by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Canada, Greenland, and Norway's Sápmi region, reflects that connection and contrasts with tourists' transient experiences.