Events

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Pasts events

Here you can find an overview of past Birgejupmi activities and events.

Course for PhD students: “Collectives of knowledge creation: recasting academic practices”

22.10.2025 in Nuuk, Kalaallit Nunaat

The course invites students to engage with scholars, artists and knowledge holders to explore and experiment with questions over what knowledge is. We will engage with the entanglements between Indigenous and academic knowledge, and ask what tensions and possibilities that lie in this meeting.

IFSW European Conference 2025- Post conference In Alta

09.10.2025 in Alta

Join the post-conference in Alta on October 9–10, focusing on Indigenous social work in Arctic communities. The program includes keynotes, expert talks, cultural experiences, and networking opportunities. Separate registration required.

IFSW European Conference 2025: Bridging Communities – Building Sustainable Futures

06.10.2025 in Oslo

The IFSW European Conference 2025 in Oslo brings together social workers, researchers, and students to explore sustainable futures. Jan-Erik Henriksen will deliver a keynote on “Birgejupmi,” focusing on Indigenous knowledge and Arctic communities.

Workshop: Learn to Prepare Seal Skin with Mearrasiida

25.08.2025 in Suovdiveien, 9710 Indre Billefjord, Norway

Mearrasiida invites you to a workshop on seal skin scraping Join us for an educational evening where the instructor will demonstrate the process of preparing seal skin — including scraping off the blubber, washing the skin, and mounting it in a frame for efficient drying.

River Dialogues Across Sápmi

10.07.2025 in Villakssenteret Joddu

UiT – The Arctic University of Norway is hosting River Dialogues Across Sápmi in Tromsø, Manndalen, Alta, Karasjok and Utsjoki. From June 23–27, discussions will explore rivers in environmental politics, ending with a workshop.

Transdisciplinary Collaboration in Research: Experiences from Indigenous Studies, Marine Protection, and Plant Science

02.07.2025 in College of Earth Science at National Central University in Taiwan

On July 2nd, Wasiq Silan will present the Birgejumpi project alongside two Taiwanese colleagues currently based in Finland. The presentation will take place during an informal scholarly meeting hosted by the College of Earth Sciences at National Central University in Taiwan

UiT Norges arktiske universitet – River Dialogues Across Sápmi

27.06.2025 in Tromsø, Manndalen, Alta, Karasjok, Utsjoki

UiT - Norges arktiske universitet is arranging River Dialogues Across Sápmi (funded by the Research Council of Norway/) in Tromsø, Manndalen, Alta, Karasjok and Utsjoki.