Finnish-Japanese seminar on Northern indigenous peoples

27.2.2014 14:42
The Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland and the Muroran Institute of Technology from Hokkaido, Japan, organize together a seminar on “Cultural Resilience and Human Rights – Perspectives of Northern Indigenous Peoples”. Last several years, the University of Lapland and the Muroran Institute of Technology have strengthened their reciprocal cooperation and during the seminar days the rectors of the two institutes will sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutes.

The seminar, in particular, focuses on the Northern indigenous peoples, precisely the Sámi and Inuit of the Arctic as well as the Ainu of Japan. These groups of peoples, while facing a number of critical challenges and risks in response to socio-economic and environmental changes the region encounter, are often also characterized by their ability to be resilient and flexible in their way of living. The seminar focuses on interdisciplinary aspects to present concerns of these groups of indigenous peoples.

A number of internationally acknowledged scholars are invited to speak in the seminar in order to promote cross-disciplinary discussions and dialogues. The outcome of the seminar is expected to shape a model for future research cooperation on this theme.
 
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More information:

Dr. Kamrul Hossain
Arctic Centre / Northern Institute of Indigenous and Minority Rights
kamrul.hossain (at) ulapland.fi
Tel. +358 (0)40 484 4281+358 (0)40 484 4281

Dr. Elina Helander-Renvall
Arctic Centre
elina.helander-renvall (at) ulapland.fi
Tel. +358 (0)40 013 8878+358 (0)40 013 8878

Dr. Päivi Soppela
Arctic Centre
paivi.soppela (at) ulapland.fi
Tel. + 358 (0)400 138 805+ 358 (0)400 138 805

Researcher Masumi Tanaka
Arctic Centre
masumi.tanaka (at) ulapland.fi