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2015

On 18th of June 2015 the Association of World Reindeer Herders and UArctic EALAT Institute will run a separate session about preservation and development of taiga reindeer husbandry, within the international science conference “Arctic Dialog in the Global World” in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia (Russia). Reindeer herders from Republic of Buryatia, Irkutsk oblast, Republic of Tuva and Mongolia are planning to participate in this session.

During his stay in Buryatia, the Chair of the Board of the Association of World Reindeer Herders, president of the UArctic EALAT Institute, Mikhail Pogodaev will visit reindeer herders in Okinsky district of the Republic of Burytia.

2012

  • Seminar “Reindrift 2030 – Fremtidig forvaltning og organisering av reindrift”, 7.1.2012 Kautokeino, Norway
  • Arctic Frontiers, 23.1-27.1 Tromsø, Norway
  • Working session on the Loss of Grazing Lands report by Anna Naykanchina for UNPFII, 26. – 27-1, 2012, Tromsø, Norway
  • SDWG EALLIN workshop in Komylskoe, The Republic of  Sakha (Yakutia), Russia
  • Training of Future Arctic Leaders; Arctic Lavvu dialogue with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, 20. – 30.3, 2012, Kautokeino, Norway
  • Seminar: “Reindeer Husbandry and Mineral Mining – Will Sami Reindeer Husbandry Survive the Future Mining programs?”, 21.3.2012
  • WITBC 2012 in Kautokeino, 25.-29.3, 2012
  • United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, New York, USA. Release of Loss of Grazing Lands report by Anna Naykanchina et. al.
  • Inger Marie Gaup Eira phD dissertation defence
  • 15th Council of the University of the Arctic Meeting, Tromsø, 11. – 16. 6, 2012
  • “Using Traditional Knowledge in Unpredictable Critical Events in Reindeer Husbandry, the Case of Sami reindeer husbandry in Western Finnmark, Norway and Nenets reindeer husbandry on Yamal Peninsula, Yamal-Nenets AO, Russia.” Master of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies, University of Tromsø, Ravdna Biret Marja Eira
  • International workshop “Global Change in the Arctic and Co-production of Knowledge”, 27.-29-9, 2012, Paris, France. Organised by UNESCO and Museum National D’Histoire Naturelle
  • ”Changements globaux et Sâmes éleveurs de rennes, Kautokeino (Norvège) – Etude de cas de la Fiettar siida” – Présenté par Thibault BOUCHER
    MUSEUM NATIONAL D’HISTOIRE NATURELLE, Master Evolution, Patrimoine Naturel et Sociétés, Master 2 Spécialité, Environnement, Développement, Territoires et Sociétés 2011 – 2012, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry , MNHN – UMR 7206 Eco-Anthropologie et Ethnobiologie, Stage encadré par Mme Marie Roué, DR CNRS et Mr Svein D. Mathiesen, Prof et Dr, ICR, Responsables pédagogiques : Serge Bahuchet, PR MNHN, et Marie Roué, DR CNRS.
  • The visit of the President of Mongolia to Oslo, Norway. 7. – 8.10.2012
  • Arctic Council Arctic Resilience Report workshop in Kautokeino, 29. – 31.10.2012
  • Nomadic Herders workshop, St Petersburg, Russia 25.-27.11.2012
  • International Conference “Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation: North-Eastern Vector of Development”, 28.11.2012
  • International seminar “Civilization of Reindeer and Future of the Arctic: Nomaid Herders and Industrial Development of Natural Resources”, 29.11.2012
  • International workshop ”Training of Future Arctic Indigenous Leaders” by the UArctic EALAT Institute at the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry as a part of SDWG EALLIN project in Arctic Council, Introduction seminar for Russian indigenous students from reindeer husbandry on adaptation to climate and land use change-resilience at Herzen University, 30.11.2012
  • ‘Methane emissions from reindeer – do reindeer fed lichens emit less methane than reindeer on a pelleted feed diet?’ Mastergradsoppgaver i biologi, University of Tromso, Norway.

2011

Online upper Bachelors / Masters course Adaptation to Globalisation in the Arctic: The Case of Reindeer Husbandry,

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Adaptation to Globalisation in the Arctic: The Case of Reindeer Husbandry, was developed by UArctic EALÁT Institute for Circumpolar Reindeer Husbandry and the Sámi University College in collaboration with Thule Institute, University of Oulu, Finland. The course was delivered by UArctic EALÁT Institute for Circumpolar Reindeer Husbandry in collaboration with participating institutions including: Arctic Centre, Rovaniemi (Finland), Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CICERO, NORUT Alta, University of Tromsø (Norway), University of Umeå (Sweden), University of Manitoba (Canada), Florida International University (USA) and ISUMA (Canada). Academic lead of the pilot course was in the hands of Professor, Svein D. Mathiesen from International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry, Sámi University College and Norwegian School of Veterinary Sciences.

Course Description

Climate variability, climate change and the societal/cultural transformations associated with globalization have been, and continue to be, responsible for major changes in the physical environment, the biota and the cultures of the indigenous and other communities in the Arctic. Human-ecological systems in the Arctic are particularly sensitive to change, perhaps more than in virtually any other region. This is due in part to the variability of the Arctic climate and the livelihoods of Arctic peoples. Production systems of Arctic peoples in variable and unpredictable climates are based on the sequential utilization of, often, a large number of ecological or climatic niches. The essence of such systems is flexibility and the distribution of risk through diversity. Understanding vulnerability requires assessment of systems’ ability to adapt to impact and the extent to which freedom to adapt is constrained. International law has established the right of indigenous people like reindeer herders to participate at all levels of decision making in issues that concern their rights, livelihoods and future, and it is therefore an issue to consider in discussing adaptation. The course uses reindeer husbandry as a case based study for understanding rapid change in the Arctic. The cumulative impacts of climate change and globalisation on reindeer husbandry will be looked at and examined in terms of their impacts on the livelihood. Key drivers of change, vulnerability and adaptation will be identified and tools and barriers for adaptation for reindeer herders will assessed.

This course was offered in early 2011, and was followed by over 40 people from all over the Arctic. 6 students completed the course for credit, completing their research papers and all relevant course work. The course description and requirements.

More courses will be offered by the Institute following the success of this pilot.

The IPY EALÁT consortium has established a unique institutional data and knowledge sharing network in the circumpolar North. It will be maintained for the future cooperation between peoples and states beyond the IPY era. In implementing these efforts, the Association of World Reindeer Herders, the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry, and the Sámi University College have established a UArctic EALÁT Institute University of the Arctic Institute for Circumpolar Reindeer Husbandry (UArctic EALÁT Institute) as a legacy of the International Polar Year 2007–2008.

The Institute shall be a tool for recruiting indigenous youth to scientific work, by continuing the work of IPY EALÁT by focusing on building competence locally in indigenous peoples societies. The Institute was officially opened in 2011.

The founding principles of UArctic EALÁT Institute are to:

  • Increase the educational and research capacity of Arctic peoples, especially indigenous and reindeer herding peoples.
  • Increase public understanding for Arctic issues and challenges for indigenous peoples and reindeer husbandry, including the monitoring of land use change.
  • Replicating to other regions affected by climate change and globalization the lessons learned and knowledge of indigenous peoples and their abilities and strategies to deal with such changes.
  • The institute shall have a circumpolar focus, and work for the benefit of Arctic residents with a specific focus on indigenous and reindeer herding peoples.
  • The Institute is a legacy of the International Polar Year, where all partners in the IPY EALÁT Network Study and other partners are invited to participate on equal terms.

The IPY EALÁT consortium has established a unique institutional data and knowledge sharing network in the circumpolar North. It will be maintained for the future cooperation between peoples and states beyond the IPY era. In implementing these efforts, the Association of World Reindeer Herders, the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry, and the Sámi University College have established a UArctic EALÁT Institute University of the Arctic Institute for Circumpolar Reindeer Husbandry (UArctic EALÁT Institute) as a legacy of the International Polar Year 2007–2008.

The Institute shall be a tool for recruiting indigenous youth to scientific work, by continuing the work of IPY EALÁT by focusing on building competence locally in indigenous peoples societies. The Institute was officially opened in 2011 – view the photo galleries of this large international event . The first academic offering by the Institute was the online course Adaptation to Globalisation in the Arctic: The Case of Reindeer Husbandry.

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