Denmark’s Secret Sterilization Program in Greenland

Greenland is often portrayed as a peaceful autonomous territory under Denmark’s care. But decades before modern geopolitical debates about the island’s future, thousands of Greenlandic girls were reportedly fitted with contraceptive devices without proper consent. This episode examines Denmark’s colonial legacy in Greenland, the controversial birth control campaign of the 1960s and 1970s, cultural assimilation policies, and the ongoing debate over sovereignty, autonomy, and strategic control in the Arctic. As global powers continue to eye Greenland for military and economic reasons, the past raises uncomfortable questions about who really decides its future. Written and hosted by Mike Droberg. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.This video is for educational and commentary purposes. All information is presented based on publicly available sources. Allegations, claims, and historical accounts are included for informational context, and viewers are encouraged to conduct their own research. #ForgottenHistory#Greenland #HiddenHistorySources:BBC News — “Denmark Investigates Birth Control Campaign in Greenland” (BBC, Oct 2022)Reuters — “Denmark Faces Inquiry Over IUD Birth Control Program in Greenland” (Reuters, 2022)The Guardian — “Thousands of Greenland Women Fitted With Contraceptive Devices Without Consent” (Guardian, 2022)NPR — “Greenland Contraceptive Scandal Prompts Danish Government Investigation” (NPR, 2022)Danish Institute for Human Rights — Historical reports on Greenland reproductive policy and colonial administration (Official research publications)====================================================================Help support our channel:Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/joinNow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OFlwcPz715LyztzXD1Zky====================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.historyfilmconsultant.com/Screenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.comEditor: Alex Keane====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel