(UNESCO Moscow Office) -- Within the framework of the UNESCO programme on the development of museum-to-museum partnerships, as well as within the Memorandum on cooperation in the field of culture, science and education between UNESCO and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the International Scientific Conference “Circumpolar Cultures in the Museums Worldwide: Past, Present and Future” will be conducted.

The Conference will take place from 29 July to 1 August 2009 in Yakutsk, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Russian Federation, under the patronage of UNESCO and the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and will be dedicated to the issues of promotion of cultural diversity, development of intercultural dialogue and strengthening of partnership between museums as keepers of the cultural heritage of circumpolar civilization.

After the conference, the English-Russian Web-portal “Circumpolar Civilization in the Museums of Yakutia: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” will be launched. The web-portal is being developed with the support of the UNESCO Moscow Office and in cooperation with the Arctic State University of Arts and Culture. The project is aimed at promotion of integration of museums, support of the cultural heritage of the Arctic peoples and popularization of cultural diversity.

Informational Letter and the Programme of the International Scientific Conference “Circumpolar Cultures in the Museums Worldwide: Past, Present and Future”

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(DFAIT press release, 29 April 2009) -- The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today successfully concluded his participation in the Sixth Arctic Council Foreign Ministerial Meeting, held in Tromsø, Norway. ... During the meeting, Minister Cannon discussed Canada’s interests in the region and outlined his agenda as the Council addresses significant challenges and opportunities in the future. “Canada led in the creation of the Council and we are proud of our continuing leadership role,” said Minister Cannon.

“Canada is an Arctic nation and an Arctic power. I had the opportunity to reiterate to my Arctic colleagues that the Arctic and the North is central to our national identity. It is an important part of our past, our present and our future,” said Minister Cannon. “Through our robust Arctic foreign policy we are affirming our leadership, stewardship and ownership in the region.” As part of Canada’s Arctic Foreign policy, Minister Cannon announced that Canada will be opening a dedicated Canadian International Centre for the Arctic region in Oslo, Norway. This further demonstrates that the Government of Canada is committed and serious about taking a leadership role on Arctic issues. The Centre will enhance Canada’s ability to promote Canadian interests, influence key partners and better understand emerging issues.

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