Viermie K invites cultural actors in Sápmi and Nordic countries, international and indigenous experts, Sami culture organizations and artists, government agencies, politicians, civil servants, researchers and professionals as well as citizens with an interest in the Sami community.
The summit continues to contribute to the future of Sámi cultural policy and raises awareness about the Sámi cultural sector:
Sami agency in Sápmi and the Nordic countries – Legal frameworks and public policies – S.O.S. First Aid (art) Kit – What next?
By inviting Sami and other experts we want to explore examples of policy and development. Highlighting progress, legal grounds and challenges, mixed with cultural performances, the Summit aims to strengthen democracy and the Sámi culture policies in Sápmi.
See the recording of the summit here
PROGRAM
Friday 12 March 2021 (digital)
Hosts: Viermie K, the Sami cultural network
Producers: Michael Lindblad and Maja Bonta
Conference center/studio: Aejlies cultural center, Dearna/Tärnaby
Conference service and registration: Giron Sámi Teáhter
Conference language: English
Conference music: Marja Mortensson/Aarehgïjre – Early Spring, 2017
09:30 – 10:00 The Summit 2021 opens for connecting
10:00 – 10:05 Opening act performance with Wimme Saari
10:05 – 10:15 Welcome to SUMMIT 2021 and Viermie K
Michael Lindblad, president Giron Sámi Teáhter.
10:15 – 11:10 Sami agency in Sábmie and the Nordic countries
Moderator: Christina Heatta
Christina Heatta, Saami council
Lars Miguel Utsi, Sami parliament, Sweden
Pirita Näkkäläjärvi, Sami parliament, Finland
Magne Svineng, Sami parliament, Norway
Question & Answers
11:15 – 12:25 Legal frameworks and public policies
Moderator: Ande Somby, Independent indigenous intellectual and associate
professor Faculty of Law, Arctic university of Norway
Marie B. Hagsgård, Council of Europe
Elle Merete Omma, Head of the EU Unit, Saami Council
Marja Bål Nango, Filmmaker and expert advisor Norwegian Film Institute
Question & Answers Ande Somby
Film Njuokčamat/The tongues by Marja Bål Nango
12:25 – 13:25 Lunch
13:25 – 14:35 S.O.S. First Aid (art) Kit - the Sábmie case of Sweden
Moderator: Ande Somby
Film It takes a village. Work in progress with dance and spoken word, Rönn-Lisa Zakrisson Påve and Sebastian Björkman, Giron Sámi Teáhter
Speech:
Viermie K - each representative present their organisations and themes:
Åsa Simma - Giron Sámi Teáhter and Long-term perspective 3 min
Inge Frisk - Stockholm Sámi Association and Adult education 3 min
Nicklas Danielsson - Såhkie and Competence/education 3 min
Lea Simma - Tjállegoahte and Language/writing 3 min
Jerker Bexelius - Gaaltije and Decolonization 3 min
Oskar Östergren Njajta - Aejlies and Expertise 3 min
Karin Thomasson, Regional councillor, president of the Swedish National Touring Theatre and spokesperson for the four northern regions in Sweden 5 min
Amanda Lind, The Minister of Culture, Democracy and Sami affairs 5 min
Dialogue - What next?
Amanda Lind, Karin Thomasson and two representatives for Viermie K
Question & Answers
14:35 – 14:50 Conclusion - What next! - Remarks and Question & Answer
Moderators: Ande Somby and Michael Lindblad
14:50 – 15:00 Closing act with Wimme Saari
