Indigenous Peoples in Global Solutions

In this episode we listen to a dialogue between five leaders of Indigenous Organizations. Opening remarks are provided by Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council.

Panelists are:

• Sara Olsvig, International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council
• Edward Alexander, Director and Co-Chair, Gwich’in Council International
• Chief Bill Erasmus, Arctic Athabaskan Council
• Jessica Veldstra, Executive Director, Aleut International Association
• Tonje Johansen, Sami Council

The panel is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.

This event originally took place at the 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly.

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