Co-existence in the Arctic
Nenets, Saami and Veps from the Barents Euro-Arctic Region meet experts and others in the international conference "Co-existence in the Arctic". Expansion of industrial activities have a significant impact on indigenous peoples, and this is the topic for the discussion in Kirkenes on February 5th 2010.Arctic resources are desperately wanted by the industrialized world – is it possible to develop the Arctic region AND preserve it for future generations? All eyes are on the Arctic, and everybody wants a piece of the rich land – but isn’t it in fact a joint venture?
50 indigenous politicians and activists from the Barents Region meet international experts on indigenous peoples’ rights and international legislation in order to share experiences and discuss the joint development of the Arctic.
Program:
08.30 Opening
08.45 Corporate Social Responsibility and international lagislation (rights of indigenous peoples)
Magne Ove Varsi, Gáldu
10.00 Coffee break
10.20 Indigenous peoples in encounter with the industry - experiences from the Russian Federation
Pavel Sulyandziga, RAIPON and member of the UNPFII
11.00 Indigenous peoples in encounter with the industru - experiences from Sápmi
Valentina V. Sovkina, SUPS MO
12.00 Lunch
12.45 Indigenous peoples in encounter with the industry - experiences from Canada
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13.15 Indigenous peoples' international cooperation - Involvement, lobbyism and joining of forces
Ben Powless, Canada
14.00 Coffee break
14.15 Plenary discussion
15.30 Statement from the conference
15.55 Closing
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