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