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Indigenous Activism in the Nordic Countries — Virtual Panel With Sofia Jannok, Qivioq Nivi Løvstrøm, Beaska Niilas, & Victoria Qutuuq Buschman

April 28, 2021—1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

WED—April 28—1 PM (ET)

*This event will take place online as a Virtual Panel.*

On April 28, please join ASF for a virtual round-table discussion on Indigenous Activism in the Nordic Countries, with Sámi artist Sofia Jannok, Inuk anthropologist and Indigenous rights activist Qivioq Nivi Løvstrøm, & Sámi activist Beaska Niilas, moderated by Iñupiaq Inuit wildlife and conservation biologist Victoria Qutuuq Buschman.  In their discussion, the panelists will look at what comprises activism in the Nordic countries and the issues being addressed.

They will also look at common misconceptions about Indigenous peoples and their rights, how Indigenous activists today are engaging with climate change, and how others can best support activism in the Arctic countries.

The event will take place via Zoom webinar; please register at the link above. Questions can be shared in the chat during the event or emailed in advance to info@amscan.org.

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Date:
April 28, 2021
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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