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This presentation focuses on the important role of Indigenous Peoples in shaping Arctic policy. It discusses competing visions - Frontier (resource exploitation) and Homeland (cultural preservation) - and emphasizes the need to merge these perspectives for sustainable development. The Indigenous Dimension advocates for full participation and consent of IPs, integration of traditional knowledge, and capacity building. Strengthening the human dimension in policy communication is crucial. The text highlights the diverse perspectives of IPs and the necessity for cooperation across borders to address global challenges. An Indigenous Peoples working group is proposed for future projects on vulnerability, economic activities, and urbanization in the Arctic.
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Indigenous Peoples Participation in the Framing of a New Policy for the ArcticBy Special adviser Sven-Roald NystøÁrran Lulesami Centre Address at the North Norway European Offices seminar and work-shop “A (new?) Direction of Arctic Policy”, 17th December 2008, Brussel, Belguim
The North – Geography, Politics And Mind The North has a geographical, political and a mental orientation. Our understanding of the North is an embedment of these three. There are two competing visions on the North:- Frontier - HomelandTo be conscious of this matter is important for the future policy framing and knowledge development in the North-Arctic.Challenge: Merge the visions
Frontier: • Southern roots, with focus on exploiting natural recourses • Production of raw materials - industrialisation • Simplified and compartmentalized view on the society • Bust and boom economy • Main focus on delivery of commodities to southern markets Homeland: • Origin in people who live, work and have their mental orientation in the north – especially among indigenous peoples • Traditional lifestyle – subsistence • Understand and respect diversity in demography, culture and economy • Sustainable long term economy • Circumpolar cooperation across national borders to face global challenges
Strengthen the Human Dimension Stalemate of opposing arguments: • Oil and gas companies • Environmental organisations Little room for IPs and local voices Strengthen the human dimension in the communication
The Indigenous Dimension • More than 40 IPs in the Arctic – very diverse Matters of principle concerning IPs • The internal and external perspective of the indigenous dimension • Make ID and integral part – cross-cutting theme • Full participation and free, prior and informed consent of IPs • IPs traditional knowledge – integrate • Give IPs possibilities to participate in economic development when simultaneously safeguarding traditional subsistence industry • Develop institutions, capacity building and knowledge development
Northern Dimension and IPs • Working group on the Indigenous Peoples Future projects: • Vulnerability and adaptation capacity • Common standards regarding IPs – economic activities • Changing demography – urbanisation
Thank you! Q & A
