Girjjohallat Girjáivuođa - Embracing Diversity: Sami Education Theory, Practice and Research - Paperback

by Pigga Keskitalo (Volume Editor), Torjer Andreas Olsen (Volume Editor), Anna-Lill Drugge (Volume Editor)

Unveil the dynamic world of Sami education across Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia in this book. This vital volume presents cutting-edge research from top scholars, enriching teacher education with innovative, interdisciplinary insights. Discover unique contributions through a blend of Sami and Māori perspectives, and navigate the profound impacts of history on modern educational challenges and Indigenous self-determination.

Contributors are: Rauni Äärelä-Vihriälä, Kristina Belancic, Karianne Berg, Anna-Lill Drugge, Heidi Harju-Luukkainen, Máret J. Heatta, Hanna Helander, Huia Tomlins Jahnke, Ylva Jannok Nutti, Pigga Keskitalo, Asbj rn Kolberg, David Kroik, Marikaisa Laiti, Inker-Anni Linkola-Aikio, Torjer Olsen, Hanna Outakoski, Annika Pasanen, Rauna Rahko-Ravantti, Hilde Sollid, Tuija Turunen and Ekaterina Zmyvalova.

Author Biography

Pigga Keskitalo is Professor of Education at the University of Lapland, specialising in Arctic perspectives. She also serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Helsinki and co-edited Indigenous Research Methodologies in Sámi and Global Contexts (Brill, 2021).

Torjer Olsen is Professor of Indigenous studies at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in Indigenous education, theory and methodology. He co-edited Indigenizing Education and Citizenship: Perspectives on Policy and Practice from Sápmi and Beyond (Scandinavian University Press, 2022).

Anna-Lill Drugge, Ph.D., is affiliated with Umeå University, focusing on Indigenous studies and cultural preservation. Her research explores Sami history, research ethics, and education, promoting deeper understanding and advocacy for Indigenous issues.

Rauna Rahko-Ravantti, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor in Sami teacher education at Sámi allaskuvla, contributing to the advancement of Indigenous education and teacher training.