Sámi allaskuvla / Sámi University College, an Indigenous higher education institution in Guovdageaidnu, Norway is hosting the first International Conference on Indigenous Place Names (ICIPN) and invites scholars from around the world currently working with Indigenous place names to join this first multidisciplinary conference.

This first conference will focus on the processes necessary for Indigenous place names to gain political recognition.
More information of the conference in the web page: http://icipn2010.no/

Conference features:

• Simultaneous interpretation of North Sámi and English, the official conference languages
• Keynote speakers from Sápmi, Kalaalliit Nunaat (Greenland), Africa, Pacific Islands, and Central America
• Indigenous names literature and poster exhibitions and webpage/database demonstrations
• Cultural engagement: Indigenous films, arts & crafts marketplace, Indigenous performances and cultural performances
• Optional field trip to Máze and Čávžu.

Registration fees:           2200 NOK /  1500 NOK (students).  Optional excursion 1000 NOK.

Final registration to the conference before June 25 through the web page: http://icipn2010.no/ > Registration.