The Arctic Circle Assembly will be held in the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík, Iceland, on October 16 - 18. Registration will open in early June.

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The Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, in November 2024 offered an apology for the historical injustice of forced assimilation of the Sámi, the Kvens/Norwegian Finns and the Forest Finns. This marks a solemn milestone in the story of reconciliation in Norway. It is a significant step, but apologies alone do not repair the broken trust caused by decades of systematic marginalization. Reconciliation is not a singular event but an enduring commitment to justice, equity, and the restoration of rights.

As President of the Sámi Parliament, I reflect not only on the symbolic value of this apology but also on its practical implications for our people. For the Sámi, reconciliation must address the deep wounds inflicted by the assimilation policies of the past—policies that targeted our language, culture, and livelihoods. It must also confront the structural inequalities that continue to impact Sámi communities today. This is the true measure of reconciliation: whether it empowers Sámi people to reclaim their identity, language, culture and assert our rights.

By Silje Karine Muotka, President of the Sámi Parliament in Norway

The Arctic Circle Business Forum will take place within the Arctic Circle Assembly, October 16 - 18 in Reykjavík, Iceland at the Reykjavík EDITION Hotel located in the Assembly area

The 2025 Polar Dialogue will take place during the Arctic Circle Assembly.

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