The Institute for Northern Culture is a network consisting of three educational levels and cultural actors. Cultural production and heritage are being developed by the network. The network develops vitality and well-being in Lapland through cooperation between education, research and artistic activity. The core of the Institute is composed of the Faculty of Art and Design at the University of Lapland, the Business and Culture education at Kemi-Tornio UAS and the Culture education in the Lappia Vocational College.