Riikka Åstrand, Vantaa city Deputy Mayor discusses education, youth, integration, multiculturalism.

In this episode of a Curious Window, we sit down with Riikka Åstrand Deputy Mayor
of Vantaa and Head of Urban Culture (Kaupunkikulttuurijohtaja) for a
refreshingly open and honest conversation that goes beyond politics.

We explore:
-Her personal journey and life story
-Vantaa city plans and services
-Building bridges between communities in a multicultural Finland
-The role of culture and economy in shaping modern Finnish society
-How Finnish society and its social systems are evolving.
-The experiences and challenges immigrants face in Finland.
-What attracts and keeps immigrants in Finland.
-The strengths of Finland’s schools and the hurdles immigrant children encounter.
-Riikka’s personal journey and how she has witnessed Finland change over the years.
-How immigrant communities can collaborate with Finnish institutions

Whether you're an immigrant navigating life in Finland, a curious mind
interested in Nordic society, or someone passionate about integration and
community building in Europe this conversation is for you.

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