"Roots of the World" ("Verdens Rødder" in Danish) is IWGIA’s volunteer group in Denmark. We are curious about Indigenous Peoples, their cultural practices and political battles. We emphasise educating ourselves and spreading knowledge on Indigenous Peoples in diverse contexts. We have, among other things, participated in the People’s Meeting on the island of Bornholm, the Climate People’s Meeting in Middelfart, and have arranged screenings in Copenhagen of films concerning Indigenous Peoples. 

 Anybody can join. 

You are very welcome to become a member of our group. We meet once a month for a common meeting and the subgroups then meet when needed. We do not require you to have any knowledge beforehand of Indigenous Peoples but do, of course, expect you to have an interest in learning more about Indigenous Peoples.

Our volunteer group makes events in Denmark, but if you are based outside of Denmark you have two other options:

If you are indigenous yourself, you are invited to make an article, podcast or video, where you tell about a cultural practice from your people which you would like others to know about. It could be a cultural special day of the year or something else. You can also, even as a non-indigenous person, be part of the volunteer team by screening one of IWGIA's films. We provide the film and a presentation you can use to present IWGIA's work and your role. Have a look at the films here. You can screen the film in a cafe, in a university, in a culture house or what ever option is available where you live. The idea is that you help spread the knowledge of Indigenous People's. 
 

Message Helle Løvstø Severinsen, Danish communication and policy, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the group directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

We are all fluent in English and our meetings are always held in English whenever non-Danish speakers are present. However, as we participate in events in Denmark, some of these will be in Danish, though many are also in English.