CALL FOR PAPERS
WINHEC JOURNAL 2012
The World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium invites papers or articles for the 2012 edition of the WINHEC Journal.
This will be a WINHEC Journal (Conference Edition) in that all papers to be presented at the WINHEC Research Conference, Celebrating & Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge in times of Global Change, 19-20th September, are to be submitted through the Editor (see below).
As we bring WIN-HEC into 2012, much is underway for our future prospects and steadfast growth. Locating headquarters within the Pacific Oceania Asia rim under the stewardship of VerlieAnn and Trevor we will renew energies and centre WIN-HEC Head Office in a key strategic position for our work ahead.
Intercultural Multilingual Education in Latin America
Education Internacional Latin America Regional Office new study released, please download from this link:
Intercultural Multilingual Education in Latin America
Study report published with the cooperation of the Union of Education, Norway.
The study report also contains some comments on sámi education in Noway.
The World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) Annual Meetings for Executive Board and WINHEC working groups is being held at Cuzco, Peru.
Delegations for nations around the world are gathering to discuss initiatives that are addressing the needs of higher education of the indigenous peoples of the world. Over 800 delegates at the same time are also attending Cuzco for the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE 2011).
"Together, let us celebrate and recognize the stories, cultures and unique identities of indigenous peoples around the world. At the same time, let us work to strengthen their rights and support their aspirations.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
"Indigenous designs: celebrating stories and cultures, crafting their own future"
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (9 August) was first proclaimed by the General Assembly in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995 – 2004).
WINHEC Board Meeting will be held on Monday 15 of August
15:30 - 19:30 in Cusco, Peru. Notice new time.
Meeting location:
Sonesta Cusco Hotel
Av. El Sol 954,
Cusco, Peru
Tel 51.84.58.1200
Fax 51.84.22.1100
WINHEC Executive Committee (WINHEC chair and co-chairs)
Preparatory Meeting Saturday 13th of August 15:00 pm – 18:00 pm
and
WINHEC Board Meeting
Monday 15th of August 15:30 pm – 19:30 pm (notice new time)
Meeting venue:
Sonesta Cusco Hotel
Av. El Sol 954,
Cusco, Peru
1. Reports
1.1. Research and Journal report
1.2. Academic report
1.3. Affirmation Board report
1.4. Nations reports
1.5. Finance report
2. WINHEC Constitution update
3. Election of chairperson
4. AGM Minutes 2010
5. 2012 priorities
5.1. Annual General Meeting 2012 & Research Conference
WINHEC Head Office is running a registration list for Executive Committee meeting, Board meeting and workshops. There's no registration fee for the WINHEC events, you only register and pay for the main WIPCE conference. We are kindly asking our members to let the Head Office know via e-mail: winhec@samiskhs.no if you are attending the WINHEC events.
Meeting schedule:
Saturday 13th of Aug:
Arrival at Cuzco
Executive Committee Meeting
15:00 - 18:00
Sunday 14th of Aug:
8:30-12:00 WIPCE Opening Program (see the official program for WIPCE 2011)
Board of Accreditation Meeting
Norway was, last Friday afternoon on July 22, hit by a terrible tragedy; media and authorities refer to it as the greatest national tragedy and crime since WW II.
First, a car bomb blast in the central government quarter in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It kills at least eight and wounds many people seriously, and leaves the governments quarter buildings in terrible conditions.
The WINHEC office at the Sámi University College will be closed between Monday July 11th - Friday 22th.
