Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Future Arctic Leaders course gets underway in Kautokeino
Future Arctic Leaders Introduction course for “Training Indigenous Leaders for New Arctic Challenges” is being organized March 20th –30rd, 2012 in Kautokeino, Norway.
This unique course is getting underway in Kautokeino, Norway this week. The goal is to train future Arctic indigenous leaders to develop networks in the circumpolar north, learn and respect each others culture and world view. Furthermore students should improve communication, presentation and negotiations techniques, and increase their insights and knowledge about changes in the Arctic. Finally the course will support future leaders to develop a sustainable vision for their local society in the circumpolar north based on traditional and scientific knowledge.