Sámi representatives from the Barents Euro-Arctic Council’s Working Group of Indigenous Peoples and members of the organization “Sámi Youth” will reflect and discuss current topics such as the green shift and Sámi rights, the northern policy of the European Union and the repatriation of Sámi objects.

The discussion partners will include:

• Janne Hirvasvuopio (Chair of the Barents Working Group of Indigenous Peoples)
• Mihkkal Hætta (Sámi activist and filmmaker)
• Anne-Maria Magga (political scientist)
• Nils-Gustu Kuhmunen (Barents Regional Youth Council)
• Johannes Rimpi (Sami Youth Parliament of Sweden)

A joik performance by artists Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman and Biret Haarla Pieski will bring the spirit and support of the ancestors into the room.

The discussion is held in English.