INTRODUCING THE LÆRA INSTITUTE FOR CIRCUMPOLAR EDUCATION

APECS Workshop ICASS X

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Dr Anthony Speca Managing Director Læra Institute for Circumpolar Education Adjunct Professor Trent University [email protected] www.laerainstitute.org

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