Using of Key Enabling Technologies (KET) as a tool in maintaining the indigenous culture

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2 Using of Key Enabling Technologies (KET) as a tool in maintaining the indigenous culture Janne Näkkäläjärvi Mika Aromäki , Brussels Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

3 The Sámi The Sámi are the only indigenous people of the European Union We have, as an indigenous people, the right to maintain and develop our own language, culture and traditional livelihoods There are also laws regarding the right to use the Sámi language when dealing with the authorities Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

4 International law - ICCPR (1976) - ILO 169/89 (1990) - European Union with legislation (1995) - Proposed Nordic Sámi Convention (2005) - UN Declaration on the Rights of IP (2007)

5 The Sámi One nation in four countries The total Sámi population is estimated to be over Finland Sweden Norway Russia Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

6 Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

8 Traditional livelihoods Reindeer husbandry Handicrafts/Duodji Hunting Fishing Gathering (berries )

9 Reindeer Herding, Territorial system map (Fin Swe Nor)

10 Sámi Education Institute (1) SOGSAKK founded through legislation L252/2010 and degree A108/2011 State owned institute with its functions centred in the municipality of Inari Education provided in Finnish and Sámi languages

11 Sámi Education Institute (2) Education mainly for the needs of the Sámi home Region Maintaining and developing Sámi culture and nature-based occupations Promotion of the production of educational material published in Sámi languages

12 Sámi Education Institute (3) Providing possibilities to organise research and service activities to support the education provided at the Sámi Education Institute Basic vocational education Education in Sámi languages and culture Adult education

13 Sámi Education Institute (4) International Cooperation Cooperation in the Circumpolar North involved in international cooperation which has a particular focus in promoting and developing projects involved in the traditional livelihoods of indigenous peoples of the Circumpolar North since 1990 SAKK is also a member of the Arctic University

15 Herding work in the springtime round up from the air

17 Reindeer gathered in the falltime

18 Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

19 Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

20 Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

21 Diploma works

22 E-learning (1) E-learning is the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies in education E-learning is inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching

23 E-learning (2) Long distances High costs of travelling Environmentally friendly technologies Enhancing the vitality of Sámi area and reducing regional differences Solving special challenges facing regions Helps preventing negative migration

24 E-learning (3) Why is it useful for us/the Arctic residents? The majority of sámi youth reside outside of Sámi area Cultural boundness remains despite of negative migration

25 E-learning (4) - All the sámi languages are currently endangered E-learning as a tool helps to revitalize sámi languages

26 E-learning (5) - E-learning enables the Sámi youth to have possibility for higher education in one of the most remote corner in the EU Cultural awareness and identity are preserved and strenghtened Traditional economies remain vital and new jobs and businesses are greated in the local area

27 E-learning (6) The Sámi Education Institute offers high quality E-learning solutions for markets in the business of education projects applying E-learning: Project for Virtual Sámi language and culture development and learning environment improving, Sápmi miehtta

28 E-learning (7) DAVVI Multidisciplinary Academic Training Project to develop and organize academic training in the field, which is important to sámi people and other local people in the Sámi area

Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry (1) www.sogsakk.

29 Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry (1) Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry Supporting traditional reindeer herding with reindeer tracking Advantages Economical and livelihood related easy tracking of reindeer, especially during the snowfree season Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

30 Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry (2) Easier localization of the animals lost due to predation from the large carnivores Reduced amount of excessive herding work In best case, also reduced fuel costs Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

31 Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry (3) Work safety factors Positioning the reindeer herder in an emergency case Sustainable Development Reduced herding kilometers with machinerized driving reduced emissions Saamelaisalueen koulutuskeskus I Sámi oahpahusguovddáš I Sää mvuu d škoou l jemkõõskõs I Säämi máttááttâskuávdáš

32 Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry (4) Reduced land erosion and worn out grazing grounds More efficient handling of reindeer due to tracking devices

33 Applying new technological innovations on reindeer husbandry (5) Cultural and biological factors Teaching of traditional knowledge through analysing the tracking data - for example annual grazing ground migration and other moving routes used by reindeer Various analyses on pastures, other landuse forms, predators, etc.

39 Conclusions (1) FUTURE NEEDS (1) Active involvement in developing applications of new innovative technologies to be used in everyday work among the traditional livelihoods of the Arctic and also in teaching Keeping the young generation in the North Keeping the young generation motivated

40 FUTURE NEEDS (2) Conclusions (2) Providing the young generation with a positive future when keeping indigenous livelihoods viable (such as reindeer husbandry) Enabling the youth to continue to work with the traditional livelihoods Focus on local conditions in the Arctic communities

41 SOURCES Sápmi Sameland -MAP: Sápmi, Samiland, viewed from the North Pole. Picture: NOAA. ESA/Eurimage Metria Illustration: Pär-Joel Utsi. Map of the Sámi languages: Pekka Aikio, PowerPoint presentation Niko Näkkäläjärvi; photos of reindeer husbandry

BACKGROUND LEAFLET. SAMI The people, the culture and the languages and the Council of Europe 27-29 NOVEMBER 2014 INARI, FINLAND

BACKGROUND LEAFLET. SAMI The people, the culture and the languages and the Council of Europe 27-29 NOVEMBER 2014 INARI, FINLAND BACKGROUND LEAFLET SAMI The people, the culture and the languages and the Council of Europe 27-29 NOVEMBER 2014 INARI, FINLAND 1 Aims and expected outcomes of the event - Provide insight into the specific