Ecocide and (green) colonialism in Sapmi (37c3)

Published: Dec. 29, 2023, 4:35 p.m.

b'What is S\\xe1pmi? And who are the Sami people? Why is their land threatened by the so-called Green Transition? Why is Europe\'s largest data centre being built on their land? We would like to try to answer these questions and explain in detail why "our green transition" is a threat to the land and rights of the Sami people. We will also discuss the so-called green server infrastructure in S\\xe1pmi for example the largest data centre in Europe (by Facebook). \\n\\nWe are from the Decolonise S\\xe1pmi info tour through Germany and not S\\xe1mi ourselves. Our talk is based on presentations given by S\\xe1mi people during our tour.\\n\\nS\\xe1pmi is located in northern Europe and refers to the land of the S\\xe1mi people. Over time it has been colonized by Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. As a result, the S\\xe1mi have been subjected to various forms of oppression and discrimination by these countries to this day.\\n\\nS\\xe1pmi and S\\xe1pmi\\u2019s colonial history are presented. Current forms of oppression are also addressed. An important role is played by \\u201cgreen capitalism,\\u201d a form of capitalism in which oppression is advanced under the guise of climate protection. Some examples include: Dams that disrupt reindeer migration routes and flood sacred S\\xe1mi sites, or wind turbines that are widely avoided by reindeer. Of course, the lectures will also address the problems that mines pose for the S\\xe1mi. A topic which was discussed lately with the discussion around the rare earths found in the so-called Sweden also here in Germany. Furthermore, the problems caused by the still occurring clear-cutting in the area of the S\\xe1mi and the resulting loss of biodiversity are explained.\\n\\nWhat resistance has there been in recent years against this capitalist destruction and (green) colonialism? What is the current situation in S\\xe1pmi and what does the future look like?\\nabout this event: https://events.ccc.de/congress/2023/hub/event/ecocide_and_green_colonialism_in_sapmi/'