{"id":987510547,"date":"2024-08-08T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T17:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inuitcircumpolar.com\/?p=987510547"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:06:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:06:01","slug":"book-launch-empowering-arctic-indigenous-peoples-celebrating-50-years-of-indigenous-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inuitcircumpolar.com\/staging\/news\/book-launch-empowering-arctic-indigenous-peoples-celebrating-50-years-of-indigenous-diplomacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Launch:\u00a0Empowering Arctic Indigenous Peoples \u2013 Celebrating 50 Years of Indigenous Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

August 8, 2024\u2014<\/strong> In a new book, ICC, Saami Council and IWGIA celebrate fifty years of Arctic Indigenous Peoples\u2019 diplomacy and tell the political history of Arctic Indigenous Peoples, seen from their perspectives. The book contributes important insights into the achievements and influence of Arctic Indigenous Peoples. Since the first Arctic Peoples\u2019 Conference was held in 1973, Arctic Indigenous Peoples have been transformative in Arctic governance, and they continue to play a decisive role in maintaining, safeguarding, and strengthening Arctic cooperation. The book will be launched at an online event on August 9th<\/sup>, 2024, the International Day of the World\u2019s Indigenous Peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is of great importance that Indigenous Peoples\u2019 tell their own political history. With this book, our aim is to ensure insights into the contributions and influence of Arctic Indigenous Peoples. Much too rarely we celebrate the many groundbreaking achievements Arctic Indigenous Peoples\u2019 leaders have spearheaded through the past many decades. With this book we want to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of Arctic diplomacy and governance\u201d, says ICC Chair Sara Olsvig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis book is a testament to the enduring spirit of unity and resilience among Arctic Indigenous Peoples. Our journey over the past fifty years has been marked by significant milestones achieved through collaboration and mutual support. As we look to the future, this shared history of cooperation strengthens our resolve to continue safeguarding our heritage and advocating for our rights. Together, we have transformed Arctic governance, and together, we will continue to shape our destiny,\u201d says \u00c1slat Holmberg, President of the Saami Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dThe Arctic region is an example for the success of continued insistence by Indigenous Peoples on exercising their right to self-determination and on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This book provides insight into the history and current realities of Indigenous diplomacy and self-governance and is an inspiring documentation of the joint efforts and collaboration of Indigenous Peoples and their leaders in the Arctic\u201d, says, Kathrin Wessendorf, IWGIA Executive Director.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking towards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In July 2023, ICC and Saami Council hosted the 2023 Arctic Peoples\u2019 Conference in Ilulissat, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland). Here, Indigenous Peoples from across the Arctic celebrated 50 years of cooperation and explored what had been achieved since the first Arctic Peoples\u2019 Conference held in Copenhagen in 1973. They also asked if the dreams set out by Arctic Indigenous Peoples 50 years ago had been fulfilled. The book \u201cEmpowering Arctic Indigenous Peoples \u2013 Celebrating 50 Years of Indigenous Diplomacy\u201d contains statements, testimonies, and memories reflecting on these last 50 years of Arctic Indigenous Peoples\u2019 diplomacy and looking towards the continued cooperation of Arctic Indigenous Peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book is published, with support from Pawanka Fund, by Inuit Circumpolar Council, Saami Council, and IWGIA and edited by Jens Dahl, \u00c1slat Holmberg, Sara Olsvig and Kathrin Wessendorf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book will be launched online at 20:00 CEST August 9th<\/sup>, 2024, the International Day of the World\u00b4s Indigenous Peoples. At the online event, contributors to the book will present their articles and thoughts. The book launch is open to all, and the link can be found on ICC Greenland\u00b4s Facebook page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributors to the book are Dr.  Dalee Sambo Dorough, Gunn-Britt Retter, Nika Silverfox-Young, Keryn Andersen. Michael Bro, Mary Angamarlik, Ellen-Sara Sparrok, Miriam Cullen, Ole Henrik Magga, \u00c1let-Ristina M\u00e1ret, M\u00e1ret S\u00e1r\u00e1, Sam Alexander, Aqqaluk Lynge, Bridget Laroque, Alona Yefimenko and Per Mikael Utsi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sofia Geisler
ICC (Greenland)
299 34 22 25
sofia@inuit.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kelly Eningowuk
ICC (Alaska)
(907) 274-9058
kelly@iccalaska.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cassandra Elliott
ICC (Canada)
613-407-2642
celliott@inuitcircumpolar.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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