The aim of the conference is to move from the earlier lappologist research and politically aimed functional Saami studies towards emancipatory science which critically analyses Saami culture and Saaminess using both emic perspectives and different theoretical and conceptual approaches.

The conference will bring together researchers, students, and artists specialized in Saami studies and culture. In addition, it offers a forum for discussion concerning comparative indigenous studies.

The conference programme includes eight keynote speakers:

Else Grete Broderstad from the University of Tromso;
Veli-Pekka Lehtola from the University of Oulu;
Ylva Jannok Nutti from the University of Tromso;
Marja-Liisa Olthuis from the University of Oulu;
Torunn Pettersen from the University of Tromso;
Kaisa Rautio Helander from the Sámi University College;
Øyvind Ravna from the University of Tromso; and
Sanna Valkonen from the University of Lapland.

Keynote speakers have their lectures at the Saami Cultural Centre Sajos. The lectures are open for the public and free of charge. Conference languages will be English, Saami and Finnish. There will be simultaneous interpretation for these languages at public lectures.

Advance registration to other conference programme, like workshop sessions, is required. There will be three to five parallel workshops including 80 presentations. Conference registration fee is 50 euro, and for University students 10 euro. The conference registration and payment are compulsory by August 15, 2013.

The conference is organized jointly by the University of Oulu, University of Lapland and the Sami Educational Institute.

Conference website and registration

Further information:

Registration or practical things:
Anne-Marie Kalla
anne-marie.kalla (at) sogsakk.fi
Tel. +358 40 134 59 01

Programme:
Veli-Pekka Lehtola
veli-pekka.lehtola (at) oulu.fi
Tel. +358 40 578 04 92