University of the Arctic Insitute for Circumpolar Reindeer Husbandry Established

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Written by Philip Burgess

Tuesday, 07 April 2009 08:14

During last weeks IV World Reindeer Herders Congress, the Association of World Reindeer Herders, the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry and the Sami University College signed a letter of intent on the establishment of an Institute for Circumpolar Reindeer Husbandry in the University of the Arctic system.

According to the document, the primary goal behind the Institute is to create an IPY legacy and to ensure the continuation of the EALAT network, the IPY research project of the same name. This letter of intent has been forwarded to the Board of the University of the Arctic for their approval.
An official signing ceremony was held during the World Reindeer Herders Congress and the document was signed by Dmitry Khorolia (President WRH 2005-09), Johan Mathis Turi (Chair of the Board of ICR) and Steinar Pedersen (Rector, Sami University College). The ceremony was attended by UArctic President, Lars Kullerud and Outi Snellman of the UArctic Secretariat.

About Uarctic (from their website): The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in the North. Our members share resources, facilities, and expertise to build post-secondary education programs that are relevant and accessible to northern students. Our overall goal is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region by empowering northerners and northern communities through education and shared knowledge.

We promote education that is circumpolar, interdisciplinary, and diverse in nature, and draw on our combined strengths to address the unique challenges of the region. The University of the Arctic recognizes the integral role of indigenous peoples in northern education, and seeks to engage their perspectives in all of its activities.

More info: www.uarctic.org