Monthly Archives: March 2016

A Major US News Story on the Saami in Finland

Take Part, the U.S. based online journal has written a major article on the evolving situation with the Sámi and the forests in Lapland. The article is available here. The Intercontinental Cry, a journal devoted to the Indigenous issues, is … Continue reading

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New Discussion Paper Released: Photo Essay of the Visit to the East Trinity Reserve, Australia

Snowchange releases a new Discussion Paper, # 10. This photo essay describes a Snowchange visit to the Mandingalbay Yidinji and Djunbunji Land and Sea Indigenous Australian programmes in Queensland, Australia. The discussion paper presents some of the solutions the traditional … Continue reading

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Toronto Star, Largest Newspaper in Canada, Publishes Snowchange Photos and TEK Material

The largest newspaper in Canada, the Toronto Star, has published an article on climate change and traditional knowledge with Snowchange photos and interview materials. It is available here.

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Esa Rahunen, the Long Time Leader of Puruvesi Winter Seiners Passes in Finland

Winter seiner, professional fisherman Esa Rahunen departed from this world on 21st February, 2016. He was 60 -years -old and lost a long term battle with cancer. Mr. Rahunen was the long-time leader of the Kesälahti Fish Base in Puruvesi, … Continue reading

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March is here

The premiere of Jukajoki was a success in the Kontiolahti municipal center with over 100 people from the regional administration, media, villages attending. Director Tom Miller and producer Nuin-Tara Key from PrettyGood Productions had a Q&A session after the film … Continue reading

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