Each session will run as a panel discussion. The chair will briefly introduce the topic and the invited speakers who will have an opportunity to speak for a maximum of 10 minutes. The floor will then be open to a discussion and questions. The final 5 minutes of the session will be devoted to a summary from the chair.
The conference will end with recommendations for policy makers and practitioners.
The conference will be live streamed through the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/560813554310083/
Schedule:
Day 1: Thursday 16 November
University of Helsinki, Pieni juhlasali, 4th floor (Fabianinkatu 33)
Hosted by Indigenous studies, University of Helsinki
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8.30–9.15 9.15–9.45 |
Registration Opening of the conference Welcome statements by:
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9.45–10.45 |
International legal framework on indigenous peoples’ rights relating to their cultural heritage Chair: Lauri Hannikainen, University of Helsinki Panellists:
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10.45–11.10 |
Coffee break |
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11.10–12.15 |
Keynote speech Interpreting Research Through Indigenous Knowledges: How Indigenous Research Approaches Sustain Cultural Heritage by Margaret Kovach, University of Saskatchewan |
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12.15–13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30–14.30 |
“Cultural heritage” in indigenous languages and perspectives Chair: Janne Saarikivi, University of Helsinki Panellists:
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14.30–14.50 |
Coffee break |
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14.50–16.00 |
Interactions with the environment and lands as a cultural heritage Chair: Laura Siragusa, University of Helsinki Panellists:
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16.00–17.15 |
Repatriation and indigenous sacred sites Chair: Aleksey Tsykarev, EMRIP Panellists:
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| 18.00–19.00 | Reception by Helsinki City Mayor Mr. Jan Vapaavuori. Old Court House, Empiresali (Aleksanterinkatu 20) |
Day 2: Friday 17 November
University of Helsinki, Metsätalo, sali 1, ground floor (Unioninkatu 40)
Hosted by Indigenous studies, University of Helsinki
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9.15–10.20 |
Keynote speech Indigenous Governance of Cultural Heritage by Rauna Kuokkanen, University of Lapland |
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10.20–10.40 |
Break |
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10.40–11.45 |
Women’s role in production of cultural heritage Chair: Rauna Kuokkanen, University of Lapland Panellists:
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11.45–12.45 |
Learning process and digital technologies in protection of indigenous cultural heritage Chair: Jelena Porsanger, independent scholar Panellists:
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12.45–13.45 |
Lunch |
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13.45–14.45 |
Indigenous livelihoods and knowledge Chair: Heta Heiskanen, University of Tampere Panellists:
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14.45–15.05 |
Coffee break |
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15.05–16.00 |
Role of indigenous peoples in national histories Chair: Reetta Toivanen, University of Helsinki Panellists:
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16.00–16.45 |
Closing of the seminar: Recommendations for States, Indigenous peoples, national human rights institutions and international organizations Statements by:
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21:30-> Closing Party: Baltic Circle - Festival Club (Cirko, Suvilahti, Kaasutehtaankatu 1, building 8)