The root of knowledge Human beings gather knowledge for two purposes: survival and meaning, proclaimed Ole Henrik Magga in his speech at the conference on Monday. Magga is a professor in Sami linguistics. He spoke under the headline: ‘Indigenous knowledge systems – the true roots of humanism’. The s...
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| Summary: | The root of knowledge Human beings gather knowledge for two purposes: survival and meaning, proclaimed Ole Henrik Magga in his speech at the conference on Monday. Magga is a professor in Sami linguistics. He spoke under the headline: ‘Indigenous knowledge systems – the true roots of humanism’. The session was led by Alex Byrne, IFLA President-elect, who is also deeply involved in problems concerning the rights of indigenous people. Read more at page 2 and 3. Did you know?- By Sunday evening 2500 congress bags had been given out.- The conference has participants from 117 couinries.- The conference is located in a area which is known for its pickpockets.- You can bypass the queue at IFLA Nightspot, if you walk up all the stairs. |
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