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Helsinki Central Library Oodi chosen as the best new public library in the world

On Tuesday 27 August Helsinki Central Library Oodi was chosen as the winner of the 2019 Public Library of the Year award in the World …

29.08.2019

The 6th international conference “Livonica. Livonian language, history, culture

The Livonians, though one of the smallest nations in Europe, have had a significant role in the languages, history, and culture of the Baltic Sea …

26.08.2019

Indigenous speakers share their languages on Google Earth

A new Google Earth tour features audio recordings from more than 50 indigenous language speakers from around the world. Everyone interested is also welcome to …

21.08.2019

Nuori Karjala obtained consultative status with ECOSOC at UN

New York: Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples and Civic Diplomacy Young Karelia Nuori Karjala -nuorisojärjestö has been granted special consultative status with Economic and Social Council …

13.08.2019

The 15th Finno-Ugric Writers´ Congress to take place in Transilvania

The Association of Finno-Ugric literatures has been organizing congresses every two years since 1993. The aim of these Congresses is to keep and develop literary …

13.08.2019

Towards a Strategic Outcome Document of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages

The UN International Year of Indigenous Languages invites all stakeholders to contribute to the strategic outcome document of the year. Introduction to the survey:In its …

12.08.2019

Lutsis on the Livonian national day

The researchers of the University of Latvia Livonian Institute shared stories of the Institute’s accomplishments during its first year of work during Livonian Culture Day, …

12.08.2019

There can be no sustainable development without indigenous participation

Protecting the traditional knowledge and territories of indigenous peoples means helping achieve a sustainable, hunger-free world and contributing to the fight against deforestation and climate …

12.08.2019

The UL Livonian Institute visits colleagues in the nordic countries

In June 2019, UL Livonian Institute director Valts Ernštreits visited the institute’s colleagues in the Nordic countries – activists, keepers, and researchers of Sámi and …

12.08.2019

Finno-Ugric activists made proposals at the UN for the protection of languages

12th session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples started with the celebration of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages. International …

02.08.2019

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – 9 August 2019ee

United Nations celebrates the Day of World´s Indigenous Peoples on the 9ht of August with a special event to highlight the critical need to revitalize, preserve …

02.08.2019

The Livonian Culture Day and Livonian Community House 80 years

The Livonian Culture day and the 80th birthday of the Livonian Community House will be celebrated on the 2nd and 3rd of August this year.  …

31.07.2019