Indigenous People's Rights and Freedom of Artistic Expression — Safe Havens Freedom Talks — Safemuse
Channel: HowlRound Theatre Commons
Date: 07/03/2021

Safe Havens Freedom Talks presented the conversation Indigenous People's Rights and Freedom of Artistic Expression livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Saturday 6 March 2021

Indigenous art is gaining increased attention and recognition on the art scenes of majority populations all over the world. At the same time, Indigenous Peoples around the world are under threat, land areas have resources of interest for industry and financial powers.

Indigenous artists and cultural workers are important role models and leaders in the struggle for the future of their people and culture. They are at the forefront, but are at the same time vulnerable to attacks, persecution and suppression.

Opening by:
Karima Bennoune: UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights

Panel:
Elle Márjá Eira - Sami musician and artist, composer and filmmaker and producer
Cliff Moustache - Artistic Leader of the Nordic Black Theatre, Oslo
Sandra Márjá West - Director of Riddu Riđđu Festivàla Norway, international indigenous festival

In addition:
Hamid Sakhizada - Hazara artist and traditional musician from Afghanistan, now exiled in Norway
Maryam Sharifi - festival producer and initiator of the Afghan festival A Nicht With Buddha
Yana Tannagasheva - activist of the indigenous people Shor in Russia, now in exile in Sweden

Moderator:
Jan Lothe Eriksen - General Manager, Safemuse

In addition to the festival itself in the middle of July, Riddu Riđđu works to raise awareness of Sámi and Indigenous art and issues to the public, in government, and to raise the voices of Indigenous Peoples.

The event is in English.
Organized as part of the ‘Artistic Freedom’ week in Norway/ ‘Fri Kunst’.
Organized by Riddu Riđđu - International Indigenous Festival, Riksscenen - National Venue for Traditional Music and Dance and Safemuse – Safe Havens for Artists in cooperation with Safe Havens Freedom Talks.

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