EXTRA-PROGRAM EVENTS

 
 

Panel Debate with the Nordic Ministers of Equality

Welcome to the panel debate with the Nordic Ministers of Equality: Breaking the Malestream ?  Nordic Policy on Gender Equality  Time: Thursday, June 24 at 14.00-16.00  Place: The University of Tromsø, Administration Building, Auditorium Maximum
The panel begins with two short introductions: Solveig Bergman (Finland): Various Strategies for the Mobilization of Women in Politics in the Nordic Countries Øystein Holter (Norway): Men as Allies in Equality Politics. The Nordic Ministers will discuss the main emphasis of the present-day equality politics in the countries as well as plans for the future. Chairperson will be Berth Sundström, Chief of Information, Nordic Council of Ministers. Chris Poole (Denmark) begins and ends the panel debate with flute music.
 

Nordic House

Since this is the first time Women’s Worlds is being held in one of the Nordic countries, the Nordic Council of Ministers and NIKK (Nordic Institute for Women studies and Gender Studies) would like to provide the international delegates with more information on Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Norway. In the Nordic House you will find grassroots organisations, national research institutions including feminist research units, gender equality authorities and others. There will also be stands from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Northwest Russia. See the Nordic House brochure in the conference folder for more information. The Nordic House will be located on the ground floor of the Medicine and Health Building. Official Opening Ceremony: Monday, June 21 at 13.00
 
 

Sámi Women Reindeer Herders

Sámi women reindeer herders from the Barents Region will set up a Lavvu (Tee Pee) at the University Campus. Like the Eami Femi Room, this will work as a meeting place. Additionally, there will be handicrafts for sale in the lobby of the Kulturhuset.
 
 

Eami Femi Room

An Indigenous Women's Meeting Place organised by Sámi Nisson Forum/Sámi Women's Forum at the Conference venue: For artistic work, parties, exhibitions, ceremonies, discussions, coffee breaks, etc. The Eami Femi Room will be located in the Pharmacy Building, in conjunction with the Peace, Indigenous and Human Rights program section.
 
 

Shaman Drumming Group

This group refers to themselves as shaman, as they have been relating through the drum and their voices as a means of finding a way in the great landscape called spirituality. The idea is the search for a better understanding of the relationship between the self and life. Techniques used are from basic shaman to Buddhist meditation practices.
The Shaman Drumming Group will be located in the Faculty of Math. Science, in conjunction with the program section Culture, Creativity and Spirituality.
 
 

Courses in the Use of Computers (PCs) by KILDEN

Beginners, English / Nybegynnere, Norsk Advanced, English / Viderekomne, Norsk
The courses will take place in the University Library, Monday through Friday, 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00.
Please contact the Main Information Desk at the Faculty of Social Sciences for more information and registration.
 
 

Conference Bookshop and Bookstands

During the conference week, the University bookstore Akademisk Kvarter will organize a Conference Bookshop. There will be book signings, launches and special offers. Keep updated through the conference newsletter. The bookshop will be located in the Medicine and Health Building.
There will also be a number of bookstands: Routledge, Sage Press, Zed Books, Cambridge Press, Elsevier, Plain Press and Nora/Universitetsforlaget. These stands will be located in the passage between the University Library and the Faculty of Social Sciences.
 
 

Gendering Film

During the conference, one room will be designated the showing of films and videos related to the issue of gender. This room will be open to both listed and spontaneous showings. Please check the conference folder and the conference newsletter for updated information.

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