Birgejupmi for indigenous future in art & duodji

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April, 7

TIME PROGRAM
Arrival to Guovdageainnu
Time TBA Welcome, registration and practical information. At Thon Hotel Kautokeino
Time TBA DINNER at Thon Hotel Kautokeino
Time TBA The exhibition is open to seminar participants. At RiddoDuottarMuseat - Guovdageainnu gilišillju

April, 8, At Sámi Allaskuvla

TIME PROGRAM
Explore birgejupmi in an Indigenous context, its connection to land and water,
and its meaning within artistic and duodji practices. Presentations of artistic
projects and practises as well as in-depth discussions on how Indigenous ar-
tists in Kalaallit Nunaat, Canada and Sápmi are developing contemporary art and
duodji practises.
08:00 - 08:50 Registration, practical information with coffee & tea
09:00 - 09:45 - Joik by Ella Marie
- Welcome by Dáiddadállu and Sámi Allaskuvla
- Short introduction to the project and practical information by Dáiddadállu
- Visualizing Birgejupmi Through Art & Duodji throughout the project. A
collaboration between Kine Yvonne Kjær from Sápmi and Ivínguak´Stork Høegh
from Kalaallit Nunaat – by Kine Yvonne Kjær and Ivínguak´Stork Høegh.
10.00 – 11.00 Defining birgejupmi
• Birgejupmi in an Indigenous context - Asta Balto
• Birgejupmi and connection to land - Harald Gaski
• Birgejupmi in an duodji understanding and practice – Inga Elisa Påve Idivuoma
11.00 – 12.00 LUNCH at Sámi Allaskuvla
12.00 – 14.30 Visual art and Duodji
• Birgejupmi in an artistic understanding and practice by Máret Ánne Sara
from Sápmi.
• While we wait for reconciliation – a Birgejupmi Through Art & Duodji
collaboration with Susanne Hætta from Sápmi and Lisbeth Karline Paulsen
from Kalaallit Nunaat.
• Kim Kleist Eriksen from Kalaallit Nunaat.
• How has art gained more space in my works? Presentation by Jouni S. Laiti
from Anár, Sápmi.
• Julie Grenier from Canada.
• Ságastallan - Artist talk between Máret Ánne Sara (author and visual
art), Susanne Hætta (author, photographer and visual art), Ivínguak´Stork
Høegh (visual art), Kine Yvonne Kjær (visual art and graphic design), Kim
Kleist Eriksen (visual art and handicraft), Julie Grenier (visual art and
handicraft). Moderator: Nivi Christensen from Kalaallit Nunaat.
14.45 – 15.15 BREAK (coffee, tea and snacks)
15.15 – 18.00 Performing Arts and Film
• Joik by Emma Elliane Oskal Valkeapää from Sápmi
• Birgejupmi in an artistic understanding and practices by Elle Sofe Sara from Sápmi.
• Ululinannguaq Olsen from Kalaallit Nunaat.
• Eatnama váibmu / Jordens hjärta – Rawdna Carita Eira from Sápmi and Elle Márjá Eira from Sápmi.

Ságastallan - Artist talk between Elle Sofe Sara
(choreographer, director and script writer film), Rawdna Carita Eira (writer, poetry, playwright), Elle Márjá Eira (film, music, artist and theatre director), Ululinannguaq Olsen (dance artist), Anitta Katriina Suikkari (actor film and theatre). Moderator: Sara Margrethe Oskal from Sápmi.
18.30 – 19.30 DINNER Thon Hotel Kautokeino, Biedjovággeluodda 2
20.00 – 22.00 Exhibition with artist talks, performances and
lávostallan. The seminar participants will be divided into groups. At RiddoDuottarMuseat - Guovdageainnu gilišillju, Boaronjarga 23.

Thursday 9 April / Seminar Day 2 // At Sámi Allaskuvla, Hannoluohkka 45

TIME PROGRAM
Looking at how existing artist-led initiatives and established
structures are working to educate, train and strengthen art
and duodji in Sápmi, Kalaallit Nunaat and Canada. Starting
the discussion on how to develop new models for education,
training and capacity building that integrate practical, lived
methodologies, bridging critical theory and embodied practice.
08.00 – 08.50 Registration, practical information with coffee & tea
09:00 - 09:15 Introduction of Day 2 // Joik by Nils-Ove Kuorak

Short introduction to the day – Henrik Samuel Valkeapää
from Sámi Allaskuvla.
Status in Sápmi

• Duodji and design education at Sámi Allaskuvla – an example
from Sápmi by Henrik Samuel Valkeapää from Sámi Allaskuvla.
• Elle Sofe Company’s apprentice programme and collaboration
with Talent Norway – an example of knowledge transfer and ex-
perience-building outside formal education.By Elle Sofe Sara
and Maiken Garder (General Manager and Producer, Elle Sofe
Company), with Silje Riise Næss, CEO of Talent Norge.

•The International Sámi Film Institute (ISFI) will present an
overview of its establishment and development since 2009, and
its role in strengthening Sámi filmmakers, Sámi storytelling,
and the Sámi film sector. Presented by Eva Måsø, Communica-
tions Consultant at the International Sámi Film Institute.

• Riddu Riđđu Festival – capacity building for Sámi artists working with music
and joik. Presentation of NANU – Sámi Arts International, a newly established
Sámi interdisciplinary export office and agency dedicated to promoting Sámi
art and culture internationally. Founded by Dáiddadállu and Riddu Riđđu Fes-
tival, NANU aims to strengthen market access for Sámi artists while ensuring
that expertise and knowledge remain within Sápmi. By the NANU Board.
Ságastallan - Artist talk between Andachan (KN), Ivaana (KN), Nils-Ove Kuorak
(SÁ) and Ella Marie (SÁ). Begin with 5 min talk about yourself and your prac-
tice. Moderated by: Sajje Solbakk (SÁ).
12.30 – 13.30 LUNCH at Allaskuvla
13.30 – 16.00 Status Internationally (incl. break)
• Music by Andachan x Ivaana
• Bringing education to where people live and work – decolonial practices in
academia and the arts in a post Truth and Reconciliation process in Canada by
Heather Igloliorte, Inuit (Nunatsiavut), University of Victoria.
• Kalaallit Nunaanni Eqqumiitsuliornermik Ilinniarfik / Greenland Art School –
an example from Kalaallit Nunaat by Ivínguak´Stork Høegh.
15.00 – 15.30 BREAK (coffee, tea and snacks)

• Bringing Education to the Community: Decolonial Practices in Kalaallit Nunaat - SILA Bachelor in Biology at the University of Greenland by Liv Mejer Larsen, Co-founder of SILA. This session explores how the SILA Bachelor program integrates both Western scientific approaches and Greenlandic Inuit knowledge systems, creating a decolonial model for community-based higher education in Greenland.
16.00 – 17.15 Acquiring and Stewarding Circumpolar Indigenous Art and Duodji: New
Curatorial Strategies.

Looking at the way forward for an Indigenous art and curator education that takes into account the Indigenous premises for this type of higher learning.
Group discussion and Q&A from audience. With Heather Igloliorte from Canada,
Harald Gaski from Sápmi, Dine Arnannguaq Fenger Lynge from Sápmi and Nivi
Christensen from Kalaallit Nunaat. Lead and moderated by Arctic Art Summit: Alysa
Procida from Canada and Maria Utsi from Sápmi.
19.00 – 23.00 Closing DINNER & CONCERT at Thon Hotel Kautokeino, Biedjovággeluodda 2
Followed by a concert with Nils-Ove Kuorak, Andachan x Ivaana,
Ella Marie Trio and Andachan DJ.

Friday 10 April / Seminar Day 3 // At Dáiddadállu, Cuonjaluodda 9

TIME PROGRAM
A joint workshop, reflection and in-depth discussion on how existing artistic practices, artist-led initiatives, and established structures can be further strengthened and developed. Discussing how to develop new models for education, training and capacity building that integrate practical, lived methodologies, bridging critical theory and embodied practice, and identifying possible ways forward while imagining new initiatives.
09.00 – 12.00 Closing workshop - From Reflection to Action This session is mainly for speakers and invited participants in the program.
08.30 – 09.00 Coffee and tea

• Welcome and short introduction by Dáiddadállu

• Performance ECHOES by Anitta Katriina Suikkari (SÁ)
and Rawdna Carita Eira (SÁ)
• Introduction by Dáiddadállu, Harald Gaski (SÁ) and
Arctic Art Summit, Sámi Allaskuvla, Asta Balto (SÁ),
Britt Kramvig (SÁ), Artist, and more.
• Workshop by DD and Arctic Arts Summit.
Building on the collective knowledge developed
throughout the seminar, this session focuses on
translating reflection into action. Together, we will
outline tangible pathways, strengthen connections,
and define possible next steps for future collaboration.
11.00 – 13.00 LUNCH at Dáiddadállu and See you again!
Biđus served in a lávvu outside Dáiddadállu

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