Indigenous Heritage and Climate Activism 2

Indigenous Heritage and Climate Activism 2

Indigenous Heritage and Climate Activism: Focus on the Arctic

The seminar series 'Indigenous Heritage and Climate Activism' delves into the heritage strategies and climate activism of Indigenous peoples globally, while fostering dialogues on the interconnected issues of environmental justice, climate policy, and community art among Indigenous scholars, artists, and activists. 

This session takes place on May 8th at 12.30 pm GMT in person (Lecture Theatre 2.32, Cassie Building, Newcastle University) and live streamed via Zoom. The session will focus on the Arctic, featuring two prominent Sámi speakers from Finland: Gunn Britt Retter, Head of Arctic and Environmental Unit at Saami Council; and Rauna Kuokkanen, Research Professor of Arctic Indigenous Politics at the University of Lapland (Finland) and Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto.

*FREE TEA/COFFEE AND CAKE WILL BE PROVIDED*

The series is organized by Dr Angelos Theocharis (SACS, MCH) and Dr Adelaide McGinity-Peebles (University of Nottingham) and is supported by the Leverhulme Trust and the Centre for Heritage at Newcastle University.