Indigenous Heritage 2017 Programme

The conference will have eight themes dealing with indigenous peoples’ cultural heritage.

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:

Schedule:

Day 1: Thursday 16 November

University of Helsinki, Pieni juhlasali, 4th floor (Fabianinkatu 33)

Hosted by Indigenous studies, University of Helsinki

8.30–9.15 9.15–9.45	Registration Opening of the conference Welcome statements by: , Sámi Parliament , Indigenous studies, University of Helsinki , EMRIP Hanna Snellman, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki , Chairperson of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
9.45–10.45	International legal framework on indigenous peoples’ rights relating to their cultural heritage Chair: Lauri Hannikainen, University of Helsinki Panellists: , UNESCO-Paris , WIPO , IWGIA
10.45–11.10	Coffee break
11.10–12.15	Keynote speech Interpreting Research Through Indigenous Knowledges: How Indigenous Research Approaches Sustain Cultural Heritage by , University of Saskatchewan
12.15–13.30	Lunch
13.30–14.30	“Cultural heritage” in indigenous languages and perspectives Chair: Janne Saarikivi, University of Helsinki Panellists: , independent scholar , Fabriq’Am project, Université Paris Nanterre , Global Indigenous Youth Caucus/ Suoma Sámi Nuorat
14.30–14.50	Coffee break
14.50–16.00	Interactions with the environment and lands as a cultural heritage Chair: Laura Siragusa, University of Helsinki Panellists: , Yawanawa leader, Brazil , University of Saskatchewan , UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
16.00–17.15	Repatriation and indigenous sacred sites Chair: , EMRIP Panellists: , International Indian Treaty Council , University of Oulu , University of Helsinki
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

9.15–10.20	Keynote speech Indigenous Governance of Cultural Heritage by , University of Lapland
10.20–10.40	Break
10.40–11.45	Women’s role in production of cultural heritage Chair: , University of Lapland Panellists: , Mari State University , UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues , Sámi politician
11.45–12.45	Learning process and digital technologies in protection of indigenous cultural heritage Chair: , independent scholar Panellists: , Komi Republican Academy of Civil Service and Management , Arctic Center , University of Helsinki
12.45–13.45	Lunch
13.45–14.45	Indigenous livelihoods and knowledge Chair: Heta Heiskanen, University of Tampere Panellists: , Northeastern Federal University, Yakuts , University of Eastern Finland , Sámi Parliament
14.45–15.05	Coffee break
15.05–16.00	Role of indigenous peoples in national histories Chair: Reetta Toivanen, University of Helsinki Panellists: , University of Helsinki , Arctic University of Norway , Sámi University of Applied Sciences
16.00–16.45	Closing of the seminar: Recommendations for States, Indigenous peoples, national human rights institutions and international organizations Statements by: , EMRIP , International Indian Treaty Council , University of Helsinki Ass. professor , Indigenous studies, University of Helsinki

21:30-> Closing Party: (Cirko, Suvilahti, Kaasutehtaankatu 1, building 8)