Saami renowned artist Sofia Janok presenting:

TED X Talk on Climate Change

Runtime: 15 min

Languages: Saami, English

Join Inuit and Saami leaders in a spirited discussion with global leaders on issues of importance to the Arctic, Indigenous peoples, and the world.

The event is a moderated panel session with speakers and respondents for each topic. The audience may submit questions to be considered by respondents and panelists.

Moderator: John Crump, GRID Arendal

Topics include:

• Beyond Rights – The Arctic Council and the Value of Indigenous Governance
• Indigenous Knowledge and Evidence-Based Climate Decision Making
• Climate Adaptation and Renewable Energy in the Arctic
• Arctic Youth Taking Their Futures Back: Addressing Climate Change from New Perspectives

Panelists:

• Okalik Eegeesiak, Chair Inuit Circumpolar Council
• Aili Keskitalo, President of the Saami Parliament in Norway
• Cathy Towtongie, President Nunavut Tunngavik Inc
• Reggie Joule, Former Mayor Northwest Borough
• Maatalii Okalik, President National Inuit Youth Council

Respondents:

• Peter Taptuna, Premier of Nunavut
• Vittus Qujaukitsoq,Minister for Finance, Mineral Resources and Foreign Affairs (Siumut)

 Location: Indigenous Peoples Pavilion (Auditorium)

Contact: Maggie Crump, mcrump@inuitcircumpolar.com/ Áile Jávo, aile.javo@gmail.com