Who is Mikael Åkerman?

You could say the product of an unbroken lineage going back millions of years.

The answer to that question naturally varies depending on who you ask, but if you ask me, I would answer a guy/man who is extremely curious and interested in other people.

Some “wise” person who knows people assessed the undersigned with the letter combination E.N.F.P according to the MBTI. Whether that is good or bad, I don’t know, but I think the description is relatively accurate.

A little holiday chat from the undersigned: radioovik.se/mikael-akerman/

What have I done in the study of the interaction between humans, nature and technology?

Made many important “mistakes” that have perhaps taught me the most

Devoted about thirty years to understanding life and survival in a larger context

Read “Human Nature and Technology” and “Leather Tanning and Sewing” at the Institute for Ancient Technology

Read outdoor education at Linköping University

Inspired and instructed others through many courses, trainings & lectures on the subject

Taught jungle survival in Malaysia, and spent time with the Urangasli (Malaysia’s indigenous people)

On two occasions, did military service abroad in Bosnia and Kosovo.

Been an artistic representative at the exhibition SHELTER at Örnsköldsvik Museum

Visited and stayed with Bedouins in the Baharia Desert in Egypt

Met extremely competent friends in a variety of interesting and important fields

I am and have been quite good at copying the abilities of others, very little of what I have learned I have thought up entirely on my own.

“Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from poor judgment.”

The idea of ​​this website is to highlight the important thoughts & skills that I have assessed for my/our (survival) on the conditions of nature. Hope something can inspire you.

Warm regards Mikael

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This is the course of the hunting team/circuit, University, School or other suitable association. who wants to learn the basics of tanning techniques and the noble art of preparation. The great thing is that you can gather a group of my 8 and I will come to you.

Local not a must but makes it easier in the winter.

Horseshoe leather scraper

Course duration: 3 days type Friday — Sunday.

The equipment for the tanning process itself I stand. (also available for purchase) If you do not have your own skin, you can also buy see prices below.

**Contents: **

**Day 1**: Introduction to tanning and basic principles of tanning a skin

Presentation

Introduction to Tanning: History, Uses, and Significance.

The build-up of the skin.

Different Types of Tanning Processes: Vegetable, Fat, Mineral, Synthetic & Urine Tanning:

Benefits, process and principles.

Treatment and scraping of skin/skin.

Preparation of tanning solution

Mixture of fat tanning solution. — Fat tanning of a suitable skin,

Massage, hang and let mature

**Day 2**: Measuring cutting and sewing in skins

History and tradition of leather sewing

How do I measure on skins? templates for gloves, cap, boots, vest, or other types of leather/leather material

Cut and sew their own sewing storage kit or maybe mobile phone holder or whatever time and imagination allows.

**Day 3**: The Tanning Process and Finishing

Finishing: Softening and other finishing methods. -- Care and maintenance: Advice on how to care for tanned material and extend its life.

Summary, evaluation and conclusion.

Of course, it is great to bring your own animal skins. 

Mobile tanning course with leather sewing 

sheepskin 

Foxskin 

Marrdskin 

Mink leather 

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The course focuses on crisis management, preparedness, and how individuals and communities can handle emergencies. The course is divided into practical and theoretical parts to provide the participants with tools to both understand and act in a crisis.

### **Course: “If Crisis Comes — Preparation, Measures, and Recovery"**

### **Day 1: Preparation and Awareness**

#### **Morning Pass: Introduction to Crisis Readiness**

- **Welcoming and Introduction: **
 - Brief presentation of the course and its purpose.
 - Participants get an overview of what a crisis means and why preparedness is important.
- **What is a crisis? **
 - Definitions of crises: natural disasters, technological breakdowns, pandemics, societal disruptions.
 - Analysis of historical crises and lessons learned.
 - Difference between different types of crises and their impact on society and the individual.

#### **Afternoon Workouts: Risk Assessment and Planning**

- **Risk Assessment: **
 - How to identify risks and potential threats?
 - What should be paid special attention to (local risks, weather conditions, geopolitical situation)?
 - Tools and methods for conducting your own risk analysis.
- **Preparation Plan: **
 - How to create a personal and family contingency plan?
 - What should be included in an emergency? (First aid kit, food and water, communication plan, etc.)
 - Exercise: Participants create their own planning documents and checklist.

### **Day 2: Dealing with the Crisis — Practical Actions**

#### **Morning Pass: Communication and Coordination**

- **Communication Strategies During a Crisis: **
 - How to communicate effectively in a crisis, both with relatives and authorities.
 - Important sources of accurate information during a crisis.
 - Exercise: To create a communication plan for their family or organization.
- **Understanding Leadership and Coordination in Crisis Situations: **
 - How to act under pressure.
 - Basic crisis management for leaders and others in charge.
 - Practical exercises in making decisions under time pressure.

#### **Afternoon Session: First Aid and Search and Rescue Techniques**

- **First Aid: **
 - Practical exercises in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and treatment of common injuries in a crisis situation.
 - Use of first aid kits in an emergency.
 - Exercise: Create a first aid kit for the home and car.
- **Search and Rescue: **
 - Basic techniques for finding and helping injured people in an emergency.
 - Use of emergency equipment.
 - Practice: Correct techniques to deal with different types of accidents (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.).

### **Day 3: Recovery and Long-Term Readiness**

#### **Morning Workouts: Psychological First Aid and Recovery**

- **Psychological consequences of a crisis: **
 - How crises affect mental health and well-being.
 - Psychological first aid: what is it and how to support oneself and others?
 - Tools to manage stress, anxiety and fear during and after a crisis.
- **Recovery and Resilience: **
 - How societies and individuals recover after a crisis.
 - Create long-term resilience: Planning to come back after a crisis.
 - Group discussions on reconstruction and community support.

#### **Afternoon Pass: Community Readiness and Ethical Considerations**

- **Community Readiness: **
 - How societies prepare for major crises and disasters.
 - the role of the authorities and cooperation with civil society;
 - Municipal and national contingency plans — what can you do to contribute?
- **Ethical Considerations in Crises: **
 - Justice and solidarity during an emergency.
 - Prioritization of resources and assistance to those in need.
 - Discussion exercise: Ethical dilemmas during a crisis (e.g. when resources are scarce).

#### **Conclusion and Reflection**

- **Course Summary: **
 - Participants reflect on what they have learned and how they can apply it in their own lives.
 - Questions and answers, as well as feedback on the course.
- **Certificate and Termination: **
 - Participants receive a course certificate showing that they have completed the course and have basic knowledge of crisis management.

### **Course Materials and Tools: **

- **Brochures and Checklist for Crisis Readiness**
- **First Aid Guide**
- **Risk Analysis Tools**
- **Examples of Communication Plans and Recovery Strategies**
- **Links to government and international aid organizations' resources**

### **Target Audience: **

This course is designed for anyone who wants to be better prepared to deal with crises and emergencies, both as individuals and as part of a community. It is suitable for people who want to understand more about emergency preparedness and learn practical skills to deal with both large and small emergencies.

This course gives you as a participant a solid foundation to feel confident and equipped for any crises that may arise.

If the crisis comes 

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### **The Art of (sur)vival: Strategies for** 

**Adversity and Success in a Changing World**



### **Part 1: Introduction — What does it mean to (sur)vive? **


**Time: ** 30 minutes
**Goal: ** Provide an outline of the topic and create an emotional connection with the audience.

1. **Definition and Meaning: **

- The difference between “surviving” and “living fully.”
- Why is this topic relevant in today's society?
- Introduction to the three pillars: physical, mental and social survival.

2. **Historical Perspectives: **

- How people throughout the ages have mastered the art of survival (from hunter societies to modern challenges).

3. **Question to the audience: **

- What does “survival” mean to you?
- Short discussion with some audience participants.
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### **Part 2: Physical Strategies — The Body as a Tool**


**Time: ** 20 minutes
**Goal: ** Understand the importance of taking care of the body to deal with stress and crises.

1. **Basic Physiology: **

- How the body reacts to stress and danger (fight or flight response).
- The importance of sleep, nutrition and physical activity.

2. **Practical tips for physical well-being: **

- Simple methods of strengthening the body in everyday life.
- The importance of having a contingency plan for unforeseen situations (eg first aid, emergency equipment).

3. **Exercise: **

- A short relaxation or breathing exercise that can be used in stressful situations.
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### **Part 3: Psychic Strategies — The Power of the Mind**


**Time: ** 20 minutes
**Goal: ** Develop mental tools to deal with challenges and strengthen one's own resilience.

1. **Resilience and Mental Strength: **

- What is resilience and why is it important?
- How to create a positive and realistic view of difficulties.

2. **Mental Survival Strategies: **

- Techniques to manage anxiety, stress and uncertainty.
- How to strengthen their self-esteem and self-confidence.

3. **Mindfulness and Conscious Presence: **

- Introduction to mindfulness and its benefits.
- Short guided mindfulness practice.
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### **Part 4: Social Strategies — Community Strength**


**Time: ** 20 minutes
**Goal: ** Explore the importance of relationships and cooperation in survival and well-being.

1. **Importance of Relationships: **

- How strong social ties affect our physical and mental health.
- The importance of giving and receiving support in difficult times.

2. **Communication in Crises: **

- Effective methods of cooperating under pressure.
- Conflict management and problem solving.

3. **Community Exercise: **

- Group discussion or a simple exercise in collaboration to illustrate the importance of working together.
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### **Conclusion: Summary and Inspiration**


**Time: ** 30 minutes

1. Summarize the key points from the lecture.
2. Inspire the audience to bring the knowledge into their own lives.
3. Finish with a powerful quote or a personal story.

**Question Time and Reflection: **
The last 30 minutes are spent answering questions and encouraging reflections from the participants.

This lecture balances theory and practice to engage participants and leave them with useful tools for both everyday life and crisis.



2 hours lecture on the art of (sur)vival 

Är kursen för dig som önskar veta mera om hur vi jagade & fiskade förr samt tillverkade vår utrustning med enkla redskap. Vi kommer även att beröra hur man garvar och bereder skinn.

**Mat:** Egen mat.

**Utrustning:** Beklädnad efter väder.

**Boende:** Eget tält el. motsvarande

**Kurssyfte:** Insikter om samspelet mellan människa & djur i ett jakt och fiske perspektiv med primitiva metoder.

**Kursmål:** Kunna tillverka enkla och primitiva Jakt och fiske redskap samt bevara (konservera) fisk och vilt

Hunting and fishing in survivalsituations

Creating both a knife and a sheath with simple utensils over three days requires some planning but is absolutely possible. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you:

## **Day 1: Plan and Prepare Materials**

1. **Material for the knife: **
 - **Blade: ** An old file, saw blade, or other carbon steel.
 - **Handle: ** Wood, horn, or hard plastic.
 - **Fastening: ** Epoxy glue or rivets (metal pins).
2. **Material for vagina: **
 - **Leather: ** An old leather belt or a piece of thick leather.
 - **Sewing Thread: ** Waxed thread or strong nylon thread.
 - **Needle and tool: ** Awl or drill to make holes in the leather.
3. **Design: **
 - Sketch a simple knife with a blade length of 10—15 cm and a convenient handle.
 - Also plan the vagina: It should wrap around the blade and have a flap to attach to the belt.
4. **Preparation: **
 - If you use a file as a leaf material, heat it to red-hot on a fire and let it cool slowly. This softens the steel for processing.

## **Day 2: Manufacture the knife**

### **Shape the blade: **

1. **Roughforming: **
 - Use a file or grinding stone to shape the contour and tip of the blade.
 - Sharpen the edge by filing down the angles, but leave the edge slightly thick (it will be sharpened later).
2. **Hardening the Blade: **
 - Heat the leaf to a ruddy glow on a fire and cool it quickly in oil.
 - Temper the blade by heating it in the oven at 200 °C for 1 hour. This makes it strong but less brittle.

### **Handle: **

1. **Prepare Materials: **
 - Cut out two sides for the handle from wood or other material.
 - Drill holes in the material for rivets or prepare it for gluing.
2. **Assembly: **
 - Attach the handle with epoxy glue and rivets (if available).
 - Let the glue dry before shaping the handle with a file or sandpaper.
3. **End Puts: **
 - Grind the edge with a grinding stone and polish the blade with fine sandpaper.
 - Treat the handle with linseed oil or varnish for durability.

## **Day 3: Fabricating the Vagina**

### **Cut out and shape the leather: **

1. **Measure and cut: **
 - Place the blade on the leather and draw a contour approximately 1 cm larger than the blade around.
 - Cut out two identical pieces.
2. **Sew together: **
 - Place the two pieces on top of each other and make holes along the edge with an awl or a small drill.
 - Sew the edges together with a saddler stitch, which is strong and durable.
3. **Fastening and Strap: **
 - Cut out a small flap and sew or rivet it to the back of the vagina to attach to a belt.

### **Hone Grinding: **

- If the leather feels hard, you can soften it by rubbing in a little leather grease.
- Adjust the fit by gently shaping the leather around the knife while it is damp.

## **Conclusion: Test and Adjustment**

- Check that the knife fits securely in the vagina without falling out.
- Test the knife to make sure it is comfortable to use and works as you intended.

With patience and accuracy, you will have both a knife and a sheath that are both practical and personal.



Create your own knife 

### 2-Hour Team Building Course: **"Surviving on Nature's Conditions"**

#### 
**Objectives of the course: **

To strengthen group cooperation, problem solving and communication through practical survival exercises in nature. Participants will learn how to harness nature's resources and each other's strengths to solve challenges.

### **Course Supply**


#### **Introduction (15 minutes) **

- **Collection and Presentation: **
 The leader welcomes the participants and explains the theme of the day. 
 - Brief review of the basic principles of survival: Shelter, water, fire, food.
- **Group Subdivision: **
 Participants are divided into smaller groups (3—5 people). Each group represents a survival team.

#### **Station 1: Build a Shelter (30 minutes) **

- **Assignment: **
 Each group should build a primitive shelter with natural materials (branches, leaves, moss) that will protect from wind and rain.
- **Purpose: **
 Promote creativity and teamwork as the group plans and works together under time pressure.
- **Challenge: **
 Limited time and limited resources — the team must allocate roles and use their creativity.

#### **Station 2: Fire and Signaling (30 minutes) **

- **Assignment: **
 Light a fire with limited tools (kindling steel and dry materials) as well as create a signaling plan to attract help. 
 - Example: Build a smoke signal or create a clear marking on the ground with stones or branches.
- **Purpose: **
 Practice problem-solving and collaboration under pressure, while participants learn practical skills.
- **Challenge: **
 The weather or other constraints can be simulated to increase the level of difficulty (e.g., a “wet” environment).

#### **Station 3: Find and Purify Water (30 minutes) **

- **Assignment: **
 Each group should find a source of water and create a simple water filter using natural materials (sand, gravel, coal, fabric).
- **Purpose: **
 Stimulate logical thinking and the importance of resource allocation.
- **Challenge: **
 Each team has limited time and must think strategically to prioritize what is needed.

#### **Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes) **

- **Evaluation: **
 Gathering at the base camp where the leader goes through the exercises and reflects with the participants: 
 What went well?
 - How did communication work within the group?
 - What lessons can be applied to the world of work?
- **Cohesion Activity: **
 Celebrate with a joint activity, such as sharing a coffee by the campfire.

### **Materials provided: **

- Ignition steel.
- Rope and string.
- Filtration material (sand, coal, cloth).
- Basic protective equipment (“tarps”, knives).
- Certificates

#### **Key Benefits: **

- Strengthens the group's ability to cooperate.
- Inspires creativity and problem-solving.
- Improves participants' communication and responsiveness.

This course is intense, fun and a perfect combination of challenge and community! 🌲🔥