Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen - The Sámi Struggle for the Arctic

Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen is a Sámi activist, artist, and musician and one of the most prominent voices in debates about green transition and indigenous rights. She has led protests against wind farm projects, mining, and other industrial developments on Sámi lands, and has questioned whether climate action can justify violations against peoples who have lived north of the Arctic Circle for millennia.

The conversation focuses on the Sámi struggle for the right to land, culture, and self-determination - including the consequences of Arctic oil extraction and mining for reindeer herding and fishing, and how indigenous knowledge can play a role in solving the climate crisis. The conversation is held in English.

The event is part of Climate Justice Days. Participation is free. With a support wristband, you support the event and gain priority access to activities.

Climate Justice Days is supported by Nørrebro Local Committee and the European Union through funding from the Europa Council. The content is solely the responsibility of Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.