Magne Ove Varsi
Schedule of Events - February 6-20, 2011
Sami rights pioneer Magne Ove Varsi will tour in the United
States in February, 2011. Magne Ove Varsi is a Sami rights pioneer
and founder/director of the Gáldu Resource Centre for the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples in Kautokeino, Norway (www.galdu.org).
Galdu was established by an order of the Norwegian government. The
resource centre was created to increase information about the rights
of Sami and other indigenous peoples. The Centre is independent,
governed by its own board and is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of
Labour and Social Inclusions and by the Norwegian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Varsi’s diverse career also includes:
- lecturer in journalism at the Sámi University College
- news editor for SVT Sápmi in connection with the establishment and joint Nordic Sámi TV news on SVT2, NRK 1 and YLE
- president of the Sámi Journalisstaid Seari (Sámi Journalists Association) 1998-2001
- and many other journalistic and international activities
Lecture Topics:
- Sami self-determination
- Territories, lands, and natural resources
- Indigenous intellectual property rights
We’ll be sending announcements to our readers in Texas, New Mexico, Hawai’i, the Pacific and Minnesota as the tour approaches.
Magne Ove Varsi Tour Schedule:
February 6-8
Texas
Monday, February 7
3:00 - 5:00 pm:
The Sami People: Self-determination, Territories and Lands
A Talk by Magne Ove Varsi
Student Activity Center 4.118
University of Texas at Austin
February 8-10
New Mexico
Wednesday, February 9
6:00 pm:
The Sami People: Their Struggle for Rights and Self Determination
Walatowa Visitors Center
Jemez Pueblo
February10-13
Hawai’i
Thursday, February 10
5:00 - 6:00 pm:
"Indigenous Peoples Rights Recognized in State Policies and Practices: An International Perspective from Scandinavia"
Hawai’i State Capitol Room 423
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about this event (Adobe Acrobat format)
Friday, February 11
9:00 - 11:00 am:
UH Mānoa Law School, Moot Courtroom
Topic: "Indigenous Self-Determination: Law, Politics, and Policies.
Convener/Organizer: Cynthia Quinn
Panelists/Facilitator: Melody MacKenzie (Law)
Panelists: Magne Ove Varsi, Jon Osorio (Hawaiian Studies), Noenoe Silva (Social Science), and Esther Kiaʻaina (OHA)
2:30 - 4:30 pm:
Halau of Haumea (Kamakakūokalani)
Topic: "Sustainable Self-Determination: Territories, Lands, and Natural Resources."
Convener/Organizer and Facilitator: Hokulani Aikau, Social Sciences
Panelists: Magne Ove Varsi, Carol Hoʻomanawanui (OHA), Neil Hannahs (KS), Alapaki. Nahale-A (DHHL), and Guy Kaulukukui (DLNR)
4:30 - 6:00 pm: Reception
Hālau o Haumea at Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawaii Mānoa
Saturday, February 12
9:30 - 11:30am:
Halau of Haumea (Kamakakūokalani)
Topic: " Roles of Indigenous Youth Leadership Addressing Community Health and Well-Being ."
Convener/Organizer and Facilitator: Peter Mataira (School of Social Work) and Kapena Shim (Graduate Student)
Panelists: Magne Ove Varsi, Maile Tauali'i (Public Health), Keawe Kaholokula (Medical School), and an invitation is out to someone in OHA
February 13-20
Minnesota
Tuesday, February 15
12 noon:
Open House
The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
Den Norske Lutherske Mindekirke
924 East 21st Street
1:45 - 3 pm: Sami Self-Determination
Augsburg College
Old Main 105
Thursday, February 17
4 pm:
The Sami Rights Situation: Lands and Resources
Institute for Advanced Study
125 Nolte Center
131 Pillsbury Dr SE
Minneapolis
Reception sponsored by the Norwegian Consulate General
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about this event (Adobe Acrobat format)
Friday, February 18
7:15 pm:
Indigenous Rights and Revitalization Conference
Opening Dinner
Magne Ove Varsi - Conference keynote speaker
The Sami Rights Situation: Lands and Resources
Black and Gold Room
St. Olaf College
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about this event (Adobe Acrobat format)
Saturday, February 19
1:00 - 2:30 pm:
participation in Indigenous Activism Panel
St. Olaf College
Regents Hall
Gordon will be on tour with Magne and blogging every day so be sure to visit his blog during the tour at http://www.bronitskyandassociates.com/wordpress/.