8.-12. july 2026
UiT-Seminar: Can the Fjords and Rivers Continue to Sustain Our Cultures?
Seminar
Northern people of the year
This seminar is a continuation of the UiT seminar: Indigenous Salmon Peoples Without a Livelihood.
Opening presentations will be given by Inge Arne Eriksen, Chair of Bivdu, Arne Pedersen, Chair of the East Finnmark Coastal Fishermen's Association, and Rune Sundelin, Vice Chair of the Kven Association.
Moderator:
Sofie Axelsen Osland, Board Member of Bivdu
Panel:
Inge Arne Eriksen, Chair of Bivdu
Arne Pedersen, Chair of the East Finnmark Coastal Fishermen's Association
Rune Sundelin, Vice Chair of the Kven Association
Rebecka Ekeland, Chair of Kvääninuoret – The Kven Youth Association