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The-church-bell-hangs-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
US-Präsident Donald Trump will Grönland am liebsten kaufen, Dänemark betont seine rechtliche Souveränität über die Insel. Für die Inuit, …Bild 1 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Andreas-Martinsen-poses-for-a-picture-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
… die dort seit Jahrhunderten leben, gehört das Land in der Arktis niemandem. Das Konzept, dass Eigentum kollektiv geteilt wird, ist für die Identität der Inuit von zentraler Bedeutung.Bild 2 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Lights-illuminate-the-village-of-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-19-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Es hat 300 Jahre Kolonialisierung überstanden und ist gesetzlich verankert: Menschen können zwar Häuser besitzen, nicht aber das Land, auf dem sie stehen.Bild 3 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-looks-at-himself-in-a-mirror-as-he-puts-on-his-liturgical-vestments-inside-the-church-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-Ringsted-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Wir können nicht einmal unser eigenes Land kaufen, aber Trump will es kaufen - das ist für uns sehr seltsam", sagt Kaaleeraq Ringsted in Kapisillit, …Bild 4 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Genaral-view-of-houses-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-21-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
… einer winzigen Siedlung mit Holzhäusern, die sich an die Küste eines Fjords östlich der Hauptstadt Nuuk schmiegt.Bild 5 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Fisherman-Aslak-Wilhelm-Jensen-50-docks-his-boat-after-a-day-of-fishing-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Wir sind seit jeher daran gewöhnt, dass wir unser Land gemeinsam besitzen", sagt der 74-Jährige. Ringsted wurde in Kapisillit geboren und war Fischer und Jäger. Heute ...Bild 6 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
The-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-lights-candles-inside-the-church-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-Ringsted-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
... ist er als Katechet in der kleinen Kirche tätig, die auf einer Klippe oberhalb des Dorfes steht und nur über eine steile Holztreppe zu erreichen ist.Bild 7 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
The-Aurora-Borealis-also-known-as-the-northern-lights-illuminates-the-sky-over-houses-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Gerade ist tiefster Winter und die Sonne steigt selten über die umliegenden Berge.Bild 8 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-drone-view-shows-the-village-of-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
In der Siedlung unterhalb der Kirche gibt es auch eine Schule, ...Bild 9 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-man-walks-inside-a-small-supermarket-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
... einen Lebensmittelladen und ein Gebäude, in dem die Bevölkerung sich duschen und Wäsche waschen kann.Bild 10 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
The-village-notice-board-is-displayed-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
In einer kleinen Notaufnahme wird grundlegende medizinische Versorgung gewährleistet. An der Tür hängt eine Stellenanzeige für einen Klinikmitarbeitenden.Bild 11 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Locals-walk-on-the-dock-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-21-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Es ist ein Ort von rauer Schönheit, aber schwieriger Logistik. Ein kleiner Pier ist die Lebensader, wöchentlich bringt ein Boot dort Vorräte aus Nuuk und es brechen Fischer und Jäger zu Robben, Heilbutt, Kabeljau und Rentieren auf.Bild 12 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Village-leader-Heidi-Lennert-Nolso-poses-for-a-photo-in-front-of-her-house-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-ve-always-had-a-free-life-here-in-nature-said-Nolso-We-can-sail-and-go-anywhere-without-restrictions-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Wir haben hier in der Natur schon immer ein freies Leben geführt", sagt Dorfvorsteherin Heidi Lennert Nolso. "Wir können segeln und ohne Einschränkungen überall hingehen." Grönland und seine Bevölkerung rückten 2025 ins Licht der Weltöffentlichkeit, ...Bild 13 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-drone-view-of-seagulls-flying-over-a-fishing-boat-near-the-village-of-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
... als Trump seine frühere Forderung wiederholte: Die Vereinigten Staaten sollen die Kontrolle über die Insel übernehmen, um die nationale Sicherheit der USA zu gewährleisten und Zugang zu den reichhaltigen Bodenschätzen zu bekommen.Bild 14 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Reindeer-antlers-are-displayed-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Jüngst distanzierte sich Trump von seinen Drohungen, die USA könnten die Insel mit Gewalt einnehmen. Ein Deal soll nun laut dem US-Präsidenten den vollständigen Zugang der USA zu Grönland sichern. Details sind bisher nicht bekannt.Bild 15 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Boat-Captain-Isak-Brandt-sails-past-the-Danish-military-Offshore-Patrol-Vessel-P571-HDMS-Ejnar-Mikkelsen-near-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-21-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die Einheimischen sagen, sie verfolgen zwar die Schlagzeilen, sprechen aber nicht viel darüber.Bild 16 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Danish-teacher-Vanilla-Mathiassen-sits-with-her-friend-on-a-sofa-at-a-house-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Die Menschen hier interessieren sich für den kommenden Tag. Ist der Kühlschrank voll? Gut, dann kann ich noch ein bisschen länger schlafen. …Bild 17 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-Greenlandic-hare-hangs-outside-a-house-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
… Wenn nichts zu essen da ist, gehe ich hinaus, um Fische zu fangen oder ein Rentier zu schießen", …Bild 18 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Danish-teacher-Vanilla-Mathiassen-teaches-William-8-Malerak-7-and-Viola-7-the-only-remaining-students-a-map-of-Greenland-printed-in-1954-inside-a-classroom-at-the-school-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-At-the-school-these-are-the-only-three-remaining-students-studying-beneath-a-map-of-Greenland-printed-in-1954-During-recess-they-go-sledding-All-three-are-moving-away-soon-and-the-school-may-close-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
… sagt die Dänin Vanilla Mathiassen, die seit 13 Jahren als Lehrerin auf Grönland arbeitet.Bild 19 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-fisherman-walks-on-his-boat-docked-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Ulrik Blidorf (nicht im Bild), Rechtsanwalt in Nuuk und Inhaber der Kanzlei Inuit Law, erklärt, Grönland sei ein autonomes dänisches Territorium und kenne kein privates Eigentumsrecht an Grundstücken.Bild 20 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Villagers-ride-on-a-quad-bike-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"In Grönland kann man kein Land besitzen", so Blidorf. "Das ist schon so, seit unsere Vorfahren hierherkamen. Heute hat man das Recht, das Gebiet zu nutzen, auf dem sich das eigene Haus befindet."Bild 21 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Johannes-Hansen-poses-with-his-hunting-rifle-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-21-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Fast 90 Prozent der 57.000 Einwohner und Einwohnerinnen Grönlands sind indigene Inuit, die seit rund 1000 Jahren ununterbrochen auf der Insel leben.Bild 22 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Genarel-view-of-the-Nuuk-fjord-near-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-21-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Laut Rakel Kristiansen, die aus einer Familie von Schamanen stammt, verstehen sich die Inuit als vorübergehende Hüter des Landes.Bild 23 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-sonar-on-a-fishing-boat-is-pictured-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Unserer Auffassung nach ist die Frage nach dem Besitz von Land falsch gestellt", erklärt sie. "Die Frage sollte lauten, wer für das Land verantwortlich ist. Das Land existierte schon vor uns und wird auch nach uns weiterexistieren."Bild 24 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
A-drone-view-shows-the-village-of-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-The-concept-that-ownership-is-shared-collectively-is-central-to-the-Inuit-identity-It-has-survived-300-years-of-colonisation-and-is-written-into-law-People-can-own-houses-but-not-the-land-beneath-them-We-can-t-even-buy-our-own-land-ourselves-but-Trump-wants-to-buy-it-that-s-so-strange-to-us-said-village-catechist-Kaaleeraq-Ringsted-74-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Zurück in Kapisillit fegt ein kalter Wind vom grönländischen Eisschild herab. Zwei Seeadler kreisen über dem Fjord und Möwen scharen sich um Fischerboote. Hier dreht sich alles ums Überleben.Bild 25 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Freshly-caught-cod-fished-by-Aslak-Wilhelm-Jensen-left-50-lie-inside-his-boat-docked-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Aber die Zahl der Jäger und Fischer hat sich reduziert.Bild 26 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
Fisherman-Aslak-Wilhelm-Jensen-left-50-cleans-a-cod-on-his-boat-docked-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-People-here-are-interested-in-the-day-that-is-coming-Is-there-food-in-the-fridge-Fine-then-I-can-sleep-a-little-longer-If-there-is-no-food-then-I-will-go-out-and-catch-fish-or-go-out-and-shoot-a-reindeer-said-Vanilla-Mathiassen-a-Danish-teacher-in-Kapisillit-who-has-worked-in-towns-and-villages-across-Greenland-for-13-years-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Viele Menschen sind in den letzten Jahrzehnten aus der Siedlung weggezogen, weil es anderswo bessere Bildung und Dienstleistungen und mehr Arbeitsplätze gibt.Bild 27 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
William-right-8-Malerak-7-and-Viola-7-play-soccer-in-their-school-in-Kapisillit-Greenland-January-20-2026-At-the-school-these-are-the-only-three-remaining-students-studying-beneath-a-map-of-Greenland-printed-in-1954-During-recess-they-go-sledding-All-three-are-moving-away-soon-and-the-school-may-close-REUTERS-Marko-Djurica-SEARCH-DJURICA-GREENLAND-INUIT-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
In der Schule sind der achtjährige William sowie Malerak und Viola, beide sieben Jahre alt, die einzigen verbliebenen Schüler, die unter einer 1954 gedruckten Karte von Grönland lernen.Bild 28 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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In den Pausen gehen sie Schlitten fahren. Alle drei ziehen bald weg, dann wird die Schule wohl geschlossen.Bild 29 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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Entlang der Bucht entstanden für wohlhabende Einwohner von Nuuk neue Ferienhäuser, einige davon mit Whirlpools im Freien. Im Winter stehen die Gebäude leer und sind mit Brettern vernagelt.Bild 30 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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Von einer nahegelegenen Klippe aus ist ein von Eisbergen umstandener Fjord zu sehen. Die Landschaft könnte Touristen und Touristinnen anziehen, aber dem Dorf fehlt es an grundlegender Infrastruktur.Bild 31 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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"Es besteht die Gefahr, dass die Siedlung stirbt", sagt Dorfvorsteherin Nolso. "Die Menschen werden alt."Bild 32 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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Kapisillit zählte zu seiner Blütezeit einmal fast 500 Einwohner, sagt Kristiane Josefsen, die ihr ganzes Leben dort verbracht hat. Heute sind es noch 37.Bild 33 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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Josefsen, geboren 1959, arbeitet mit Robbenfellen - sie wäscht, verarbeitet und schabt sie, um sie dann in Nuuk zu verkaufen, wo Trachten daraus gefertigt werden.Bild 34 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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"Das Schaben von Robbenfellen ist körperlich sehr anstrengend", sagt sie. Dieses Jahr plant sie, in den Ruhestand zu gehen. Wegziehen aber möchte sie nicht.Bild 35 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS
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"Ich bleibe hier. Ich gehöre hierher", sagt sie. "Das ist mein Land. Grönland ist mein Land." (kse/rts)Bild 36 von 36 | Foto: REUTERS

Jahrhundertealtes KonzeptDas Grönland der Inuit gehört niemandem

11.02.2026, 09:30 Uhr

Seit mehr als Tausend Jahren leben auf Grönland Inuit. Ihr Verständnis von Besitz ist ein anderes als das von US-Präsident Donald Trump. Zu Besuch in der kleinen Siedlung Kapisillit.