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By Cristina Verán

During the most recent edition of Greenland’s annual Suialaa Arts Festival, the city of Nuuk was host to the "Sámi Embassy" (Lávvustallan), a work representing, at once, contemporary public installation art, scaled-up traditional craftsmanship, and Indigenous diplomacy in action. Through this piece, the vision of Beaska Niillas (Sámi) illustrates how ancestral foundations can forge new tools and alliances among nations.

By Linda Ravolatsara (CS Intern)

The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlights the importance of cultural diversity as a foundation for inclusive societies, community dialogue, and sustainable development. For organizations working closely with Indigenous Peoples, this day is also an opportunity to reflect on how cultural diversity is applied in practical ways through community-led initiatives.

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