Govven: Carl-Johan Utsi

 
 
 

The 22nd Saami Conference 2022 

The 22nd Saami Conference will take place from August 10-14 2022, in Gällivare.

Theme is Empowering Sápmi.

PROGRAM

  • 08.00
    Registration

    09.00 - 12.00
    Parallel events

    • Course: The EU framework and EU-Sápmi relations

    • KulturSápmi - Empowering KulturSápmi

    12.00 - 13.00
    Lunch

    13.00 - 17.00
    Parallel events

    • Course: The EU framework and EU-Sápmi relations

    • KulturSápmi - Empowering KulturSápmi

    19.00
    Dinner and Pávva Pittja concert

  • 08.00
    Registration

    09.00 - 12.00
    Parallel events

    • EU course

    • KulturSápmi - Empowering KulturSápmi

    12.00 - 13.00
    Lunch

    13.00 - 17.00
    Official opening of conference

    • Joik, National anthem

    • Welcome address by Saami Council president

    • Greetings from guests

    • Constitution of conference

    17:00 - 20:00
    Parallel events

    • Youth session

    • Workshop: Climate change in Sápmi

    20:15
    Dinner

    • Possible delegation meetings

  • 08.00
    Registration

    • Possible delegation meetings

    09.00 - 13.00
    Seminar on Empowering Sápmi

    13.00 - 14.00
    Lunch

    14.00 - 17.30
    Seminar on Empowering Sápmi

    18.15
    Launch EU-Sámi strategy

    • Reception

    20.00
    Dinner outside in lávvu

    • Cultural program

  • 08.00
    Possible delegation meetings

    09.00
    Keynote speech from the youth delegates

    09.15 - 13.00
    Conference continues

    13.00 - 14.00
    Lunch

    14.00 - 14.30
    Side event

    • History and background of Sámi Eatnan Duoddariid by Áillohaš

    14.30 - 18.00
    Conference continues

    19.00
    Dinner with cultural program

    • Prize of honors

  • 09.00 -12.20
    Conference continues

    12.20
    Conference closing

    12.30
    Saami Council Literature Award ceremony

    13.30
    Lunch

    15.00
    Saami Council constitutional meeting

PRACTICAL INFO

  • The 22nd Saami Conference will take place in Váhtjer/Gällivare, Sweden, at the Grand Hotel Lapland hotel. You can find more information on the venue on their web page: https://www.grandhotellapland.se/en/

  • The Saami Council has a block reservation at the Grand Hotel Lapland hotel. Please inform us if you would book one of these rooms.

    Grand Hotel Lapland

    Address: Lasarettsgatan 1, 982 31 Gällivare, Sweden
    Phone: +46 970-77 22 90

    The hotel holds 173 rooms. Room prices include breakfast, gym, sauna & relax, coffee/tea, and wi-fi. The café and the restaurant Vassara Steakhouse on the entry floor offer food and drinks. During summertime, you can find a bar on the rooftop and a pool & jacuzzi with a view of Dundret and Vassaraträsk. The hotel is also equipped with a hair salon and a bowling alley.

    For other accommodation options, please visit booking sites found on the internet.

  • Unfortunately, the Saami Council cannot provide any funding for travel unless otherwise agreed separately.

    VISAS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    Please check with your embassy if you need a visa to enter Sweden. The Saami Council will be happy to assist you by providing an official invitation and other questions concerning your visa application. Please let us know as soon as possible.

  • There are no longer any restrictions in Sweden due to Covid-19. The ban on entry into Sweden from countries outside the EU/EEA area ceased to apply on 1 April 2022. Please note that this situation might change and that changes may also differ for parts of the country. Each individual is responsible for keeping updated and checking what applies before traveling and entering Sweden.

    Find more updated information by visiting the following web pages from relevant Swedish authorities:

    The official website for Sweden's embassies and consulate
    The Swedish Police
    The Public Health Agency of Sweden

    MEDICAL INSURANCE & FACILITIES

    We strongly advise all participants to have international health insurance coverage before traveling. Everyone is responsible for their own medical expenses.

  • TRAVEL BY FLIGHT

    The closest airport to Gällivare is Lapland Airport, a 10-minute car ride outside the town's center.

    Lapland Airport (phone: +46 970-78 000) offers two daily connections between Gällivare and Stockholm Arlanda airport (Monday – Friday), operated by Nordica. Flight time is approximately two hours. Book your ticket on http://www.flynordica.se/. Remember to prebook your taxi from the airport to the hotel.

    Other common airports for transit to Gällivare are Kiruna airport and Luleå airport. While 120 km respectively 250 km from Gällivare, you can reach Gällivare by car or train.

    Kiruna airport is Sweden's northernmost airport, with a 10-minute travel time to the center of Kiruna. SAS and Norwegian operate connections to Kiruna from Stockholm Arlanda.

    An airport bus can take you from the airport to Kiruna Central Station. Several car rental offices are located at the airport, including Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.

    Luleå Airport is located seven kilometers from Luleå city center. The airport acts as a domestic and international airport in Norrbotten county. Travel to and from the airport is possible by car, airport taxi, or airport coach. Car rental offices located at the airport are Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Mabi.

    TRAVEL BY TRAIN

    Traveling by train to Gällivare is possible from multiple locations. For more information on train services, please visit SJ.se.

    TAXI

    Taxi service available in Gällivare:

    Sverige Taxi
    Phone: +46 970 10 000, or book via their app found on Google Play and App Store.

    RENTAL CARS

    Rental car services available in Gällivare:

    Hertz Biluthyrning Gällivare
    Phone: +46 970 -125 50

    Europcar
    Phone: +46 970-668 01

    DRIVING TO GÄLLIVARE

    For many of our guests from other parts of Sápmi, driving might be the best option for traveling to Gällivare. The Saami Council encourages participants to drive together if possible. We are happy to assist in connecting participants with each other to arrange for this.

    Some estimated driving hours from different locations:

    Tromsø: 6 hours 30 minutes
    Rovaniemi: 3 hours 40 minutes
    Karasjok: 6 hours 10 minutes
    Anár: 5 hours 45 minutes

  • Váhtjer/Gällivare is a small town in the northern part of Swedish Sápmi, located 100 kilometers above the Arctic circle. For more information about Gällivare, please check out the Gällivare municipality homepage.

    CURRENCY

    The currency is Swedish Krona (SEK).

    TELEPHONE

    The international dialing code to call Sweden from abroad or an international mobile phone is +46.

    TIME

    Gällivare standard time is GMT +2 hours.

    TAXES & FEES

    All taxes are included in the marked prices in department stores, restaurants, and hotels.

    TIPPING

    Tipping is not required in restaurants, bars, or taxis. In case of excellent service, a tip of your choice is much appreciated.

    PHARMACY

    There are three pharmacies located in Gällivare.

    Apoteksgruppen Gällivare
    Address: Norrskensgallerian, Storgatan 15 Gällivare
    Phone: +46 970-105 66

    Kronans Apotek Gällivare Malmheden
    Adress: Coop forum, Metallvägen 16, 982 38 Gällivare
    Phone: +46 77-161 26 12

    Kronans Apotek Gällivare Sjukhus
    Adress: Gällivare Sjukhus, Källgatan 14, 982 82 Gällivare
    Phone: +46 77-161 26 12

    SPECIAL NEEDS

    All public buildings have access for the disabled. Any delegate or guest who requires handicap-accessible or other special arrangements is requested to contact the Saami Council team. A brief description of needs will ensure that we can make appropriate arrangements.

    USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

    Emergency (Police, Fire, and Medical): 112

    To contact the police (not emergency): +46 77 114 14 00

    WATER

    Tap water is safe to drink all over Sweden. You can drink water from any faucet unless clearly indicated otherwise.

    BLASTING FROM THE MINE

    Please note that Gällivare is a town where mining has been a central activity for a long time. Please note that the LKAB underground mine blasts every night at around 00.00 am. The blast can be felt and heard, but it depends on where you are within the town. The Aitik mine, 10 km outside of Gällivare, also has weekly blasting, usually at 19 pm CET.

  • Visit Saami Council web page:
    https://www.saamicouncil.net

    Dedicated page for the conference:
    https://www.saamicouncil.net/en/the-22nd-saami-conference
    Phone number: +47 950 25 926 Email:saamicouncil@saamicouncil.net

    For technical assistance, please contact Kristoffer Hætta:
    Phone: +47 908 30 653
    Email: kristoffer.haetta@saamicouncil.net

LOCATION

Grand Hotel Lapland https://www.grandhotellapland.se

 

SEMINAR: EMPOWERING SÁPMI

Full-day seminar Friday 12.08.2022 in conjunction with the 22nd Saami Conference in Gällivare, Sweden

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Background

The term empowerment refers to measures designed to increase the degree of autonomy and self-determination in individuals, peoples and communities to enable them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way. It is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights. Empowerment as action refers both to the process of self-empowerment and to the professional support of others, which enables them to overcome their sense of powerlessness and lack of influence and to recognize and use their resources and chances.

Empowering Sápmi is a broad theme that encompasses many aspects of the development of our society. It is about living languages, secured land rights, strong institutions, good conditions for our livelihoods, children and youth that are proud of their background and identity, cross-border cooperation, a vibrant cultural life, research and education that fulfills our needs, and a healthy environment - to mention some. What is needed to empower Sápmi? What is our responsibility, and what relies on others?

Objectives

The objective of the seminar is to improve a common understanding of what is needed in order to empower Sápmi. The seminar aims to build capacities on best practices and successful implementation of empowerment in Sápmi as well as address challenges we face.

At the conclusion of this seminar, it is anticipated that the participants will gain knowledge of different ongoing actions in Sápmi that will lead to empowerment of our society, they will have an enhanced understanding of what is needed in order to further empower Sápmi, and they will have increased awareness of both possibilities and challenges Sápmi is facing.

SEMINÁRA: SÁMI CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT

📅11.08.2022, 17:00 – 20:00

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Background

In 2022, the Saami Council will prepare a Sámi climate report that compiles findings on the consequences of climate change and how they are expected to affect Sámi culture, livelihoods, and society. The report was ordered by the Norwegian Sámi Parliament. Based on research from the most recent Arctic Council and UN Climate Panel studies, the work will interpret and contextualize this information for Sámi readers. The paper will also examine recent findings from Sámi regions and local observations, as well as governmental climate-related policies and initiatives that are likely to have an impact on Sámi society. The report is expected to be completed by the turn of the year.

Objectives

Through invited speakers, the seminar will provide a brief insight into the content of international research work and Sámi observations. Participants will have the chance to share their own experiences, observations and reflections based on knowledge and needs about the topic. After the workshop, we hope that the participants will have a deeper understanding of climate change in Sápmi, and how it affects our culture. The participants' contributions will help the Saami Council's climate report draw on a wider body of expertise.

Languages: Dávvisámegiella / Svensk / English

-Why act for climate now? Short video films with youth messages in between program posts.

  • 17:00 - 17:15

    Welcome and introductions

    17:15 - 17:35

    Keynote

    Dalee Sambo Dorough, former president Inuit Circumpolar Council

    17:35 - 17:55

    Climate Changes in the Arctic – what we know

    Speaker: tbc

    17:55 - 18:15

    What we already experience

    Speaker: Niila Inga, chair Laevas čearru

    18:15 - 18:30

    Evening tea

    18:30 - 19:55

    Discussion

    What are the impacts and risks of climate change on our society, people, livelihoods, and culture?

    19:55 - 20:00

    Conclusions and closing