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International multidisciplinary Saami research conference in Inari in September
8.8.2013 15:00
"Oovtâst - Together. Saami research new concepts, theories and methods" Conference will offer a multidisciplinary venue for finding new methodological, conceptual and epistemological approaches to Saami studies. The conference will be held on September 25–27 in Inari.
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Forced relocations of Sámi within Russia resulted in significant cultural change and social problems
28.6.2013 12:25
New oral history study explores the forced resettlements which most of the Sámi of the Kola Peninsula had to undergo during the period between the end of the war in 1945 and beginning of perestroika.
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Summer competition - give a name for a trout and win a knife
26.6.2013 13:00
Who's that hiding there?
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Call for Papers – Barents Studies: Peoples, Economies and Politics
24.6.2013 14:51
Call for papers for the journal "Barents Studies: Peoples, Economies and Politics" is now open. For the second issue the Editorial Board welcomes submissions related to the social dimension of sustainability in the Barents region.
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Registration open for Indigenous Sacred Sites Conference
18.6.2013 15:00
The multidisciplinary conference gathers for the first time in Finland sacred sites custodians, scientists, indigenous people's organizations, policy makers and other interested people to share knowledge and ideas for better recognize, legally protect and manage the sacred sites and sanctuaries of indigenous peoples in Northern and Arctic regions.
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International Arctic Conference in Rovaniemi in December
12.6.2013 10:30
International conference “In the Spirit of the Rovaniemi Process – Arctic Cities, Global Processes and Local Realities” is organized in Rovaniemi 2–4 December 2013. The conference will focus on global challenges in the Arctic from the perspective of environmental protection and sustainable development. In addition to the scientific part, the participation of Arctic mayors plays a significant role in the conference.
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Special guest from China got to know arctic research in Rovaniemi
5.6.2013 14:45
The Chairman of the Chinese CPPCC National Committee, Yu Zhengsheng visited the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland in early June. Chairman Yu Zhengsheng and his delegation got to know the Arktikum Science Centre and the new Aurora Borealis exhibition as well as the Provincial Museum of Lapland.
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Evidence of Sámi involvement in the creation of rock paintings in Finland
5.6.2013 8:00
New research findings by Arctic Centre’s PhD student and researcher Francis Joy who has just had an article published in Polar Record, indicates that in Finland there are many similar characteristics linking the rock paintings in present day Finland and the drum symbols from Sámi shaman drums from Sweden and Norway together.
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A Call for an ERAMUS Trainee
31.5.2013 0:00
The purpose of the placement is to help students to adapt to the requirements of the EU-wide labour market by developing specific project management skills acquired during hands-on work experience in a real project-driven environment.
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Northern lights – science and stories
28.5.2013 12:44
Dive into the mysterious world of the northern lights at the Arktikum Science Centre. Arctic Centre’s new exhibition Aurora Borealis intertwines tales and research. For example, sounds of the northern lights are found both in traditional knowledge of Sami people and some current studies.
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