Elle Leontiev, Greenlandic Muskox Hunter (PEOPLE 2026)

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As part of an ongoing series exploring Greenlandic identity and metamorphosis during a turbulent period marked by President Trump’s threats to Greenland’s sovereignty, this image examines themes of pride, identity, connection, and belonging within Greenland’s Indigenous culture. Therkilde is a skilled muskox and seal hunter, and this photograph captures him in his element, deeply connected to the land, traditions, and way of life that have shaped Greenlandic communities for generations.

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