The loss of ice in the Arctic is impacting indigenous life and cosmologies, while Westerners view it as a problem to be solved. Indigenous cultures see ice as an enabler, allowing them to travel and maintain community networks. However, Western interest in the Arctic often centers around ice loss and the idea of 'saving' the region. The material geopolitics of frozen soils, such as permafrost, also differ between indigenous and Western perspectives. Indigenous worldviews value frozen land for temporary settlements, while Westerners see it as an obstacle. Additionally, the Arctic's mineral resources and technological breakthroughs raise questions about sustainability and who gets to define it.