UArctic Chair Prof. Kamrul Hossain Delivers Keynote Lecture at Early-Career Indigenous Studies Symposium
Participants of the Symposium for Early Career Researchers Working with Indigenous Issues
PHOTO: Matilda EliassonProf. Kamrul Hossain, UArctic Chair for Arctic Legal Research and Education, delivered a keynote lecture at the second Symposium for Early Career Researchers Working with Indigenous Issues, hosted by Mid Sweden University (Gaskeuniversiteete).
The two-day gathering, held on 27–28 October 2026, was organized by the subject of law at Mid Sweden University to foster collaboration among early-career researchers studying Indigenous issues. The event also spotlighted local research on the Sámi population and introduced participants to Gaaltije, the local Sámi cultural centre and museum.
Drawing on his Arctic legal research, Prof. Hossain spoke to early-career scholars about “The Rights of Indigenous Peoples under International Human Rights Law with special focus on the Nordic Saami.” Prof. Hossain explored evolving legal standards for Indigenous rights, the growing role of Indigenous governance in international forums, and the Sámi cases. His insights sparked lively discussion and helped emerging researchers link global legal principles to local Arctic contexts.