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UN decision on Sámi people in Finland is a victory for global indigenous rights
In October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) issued a landmark decision ...
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Fulbright Arctic Initiative IV Scholar at the Polar Institute
It is a privilege to be hosted at the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center, at the heart of US law and policy at Federal ...
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What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
The Sámi are a semi-nomadic Indigenous people who practise traditional reindeer herding in northern ... territories — notably for prospective mining activities. The petitioners argued that ...
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‘Arctic indigenous life and cosmologies face ice loss — and green colonialism’
Getting those minerals will involve the same drilling, mining and extractions ... the indigenous Finnish Sami want to retain their autonomy over reindeer herding, etc. AS HOME CHANGES: Global ...
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Sweden off the beaten path: A guide to hidden gems & unique experiences
From abandoned mines and Viking ruins to Arctic adventures, Sweden’s lesser-known hidden gems are a must for any traveler.
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Outraged by Toronto mining convention, protestors disrupt opening day proceedings
a Sami Indigenous woman and lawyer — both of whom flew into Toronto this week to denounce the PDAC convention. They’re sounding the alarm over Blue Moon Metals, a Canadian mining company that is ...