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Migration Implications of Resource Extraction for Indigenous Scandinavians

Explore the migration implications of resource extraction on Indigenous Scandinavians in the Arctic region, focusing on the Saami people in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia. Discover the challenges faced by these communities due to out-migration interfering with traditions and in-migration bringing temporary workers and business opportunities.

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Migration Implications of Resource Extraction for Indigenous Scandinavians

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  1. Migration Implicationsof Resource Extractionfor Indigenous Scandinavians Ilan Kelman, CICERO, Norway

  2. Indigenous Arctic Scandinavians: Saami Live in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia Traditionally: reindeer herding, fishing, farming. Today, a mix of traditional and modern.

  3. Resources and the Saami Hydroelectric power, forests. Oil, gas, minerals.

  4. Migration Implications Out-migration: Interfering with traditions. Disconnected from heritage. In-migration: Temporary workers. Business opportunities.

  5. Jokkmokk, Sweden:Winter Conference and Market

  6. Conclusions Climate change itself has limited impact on displacement. Social and governance structures limit adaptation and local power. That can harm indigenous interests. kelman@cicero.oslo.no

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