In this high-level talk on Indigenous River Peoples’ Rights to Rivers, we set the scene for a broad discussion on the preservation of river-based Indigenous cultures and the protection of their rights. How can Indigenous River peoples work to take care of their home rivers, and further the rights of both rivers and people through international cooperation?  

During the 2024 Indigenous Salmon Peoples Gathering, an Indigenous Salmon Peoples' Declaration (the Kárášjohka Declaration IISPN - Karasjok Declaration) was created to state the importance of salmon as the basis for Indigenous salmon peoples' future wellbeing. What are the most effective ways to get governments to listen and take action on the various items of the declaration? What means can be used to achieve acknowledgement of the rights of rivers and river peoples both locally and at the international scene?  

The seminar is co-organized by UiT (Sharing Our Knowledge project) and the International Indigenous Salmon Peoples Network. 

Áslat Holmberg will moderate the seminar. The participants have been key to developing the Karasjok Declaration and are eager to discuss and come up with viable future solutions with the Riddu audience. 

Moderator:

Áslat Holmberg, Saami Council

Panel:

Jon-Christer Mudenia, Executive Council of the Sámi Parliament

Miyuki Daorana, Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat

Shelley Denny, Unama'ki

Autumn Adams, Yakama Nation

Maggie Milles, International Indigenous Salmon Peoples' Network (IISPN)

Ida Hydle, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway and the Birgejupmi Project