Perspectives on Arctic Governance

Building on the momentum of our previous seminar on the North American Arctic, we are excited engage in a follow-up discussion focusing on Arctic Governance how it plays in maintaining and enhancing the vitality of this unique region and its relationship with the rest of the world.  Indigenous peoples play a vital role in the conversation around Arctic governance adding invaluable depth to our discussions, enlightening us on the interplay between indigenous rights, traditional knowledge, and sustainable Arctic governance.

Participants:

Moderator: Brittany Janis, Associate Director, Arctic Initiative at Harvard Belfer Center Kennedy School

• Morten Høglund
  Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Aaja Chemnitz, Member of the Danish Folketing, representing Greenland, 
  Chair, Standing Committee of the Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region 
• Silje Karine Muotka, Presideanta Sámediggi (President Sámi Parliament) 
• Herbert Nakimayak
  Vice President International
  Inuit Circumpolar Council  Canada
• Laura Strickler
  Senior Adviser, Office of the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region 
• Susie-Ann Kudluk
  President, National Inuit Youth Council, Canada
• Alayna Ningeongan
  Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat