Monthly Archives: October 2014

Finnish Elder, Fisherman Kalevi Veko Recognized With the Highest Award in the Country

Today the Federation of Finnish Fisheries Association, the national body to advance professional fishing has recognized Elder, professional fisherman, 80-years-old Kalevi Veko with the highest national award that can be given to an individual – the Golden Award. Kalevi Veko … Continue reading

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Forager Magazine in Vancouver, BC, Canada Reports on Snowchange

The recently-launched “Forager” magazine, out of Vancouver, BC, Canada, has written about Snowchange activities titled “Training of Future Elders“. The story is available for 5 CAD here.

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FENNIA Research Journal Publishes a new Snowchange paper

The FENNIA science journal has published today a new Snowchange-related peer-reviewed article “Endemic Time-Spaces of Finland”. It is available here.

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US Documentary Film Crew Arrives in Karelia

This week, an US-based documentary film crew from the Pretty Good Productions arrives in Selkie, North Karelia to start a year-long activity. Main purpose of the film project is to document the efforts on the Jukajoki watershed in Selkie – a … Continue reading

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US Foreign Policy Magazine Reports Snowchange Activities in Finland

The Washington DC -based Foreign Policy journal reports on the efforts of Snowchange to restore watersheds in lake Kuivasjärvi and Jukajoki. The article can be read here .

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News for October and November

Everybody is busy with Autumn fisheries and preparations for the South Pacific tour of the Autumn here at Snowchange HQ. In October we have focused on getting several science papers ready for release based on the 2014 work, and enjoying … Continue reading

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Festival of Northern Fishing Traditions a great success, UN reports

The recently-held Festival of Northern Fishing Traditions proved to be a great success. The United Nations report captures the essential – it can be read here. 

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