The Northern Sámi expression «Birgejupmi» is the word for “ways to manage/get by» – and the idea of self-sufficiency, taking only what is necessary from nature, ensuring the ability to harvest again in the future. The same ideas were brought forward several times from the presentations about and from Kalaallit Nunaat. The similarity with Sápmi was also highlighted.
BIRGEJUPMI at Greenland in Focus
Ida Hydle participated in "Grønland i søkelyset" in 20 November 2025.
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Project member: Ida Hydle
Published: 05.12.2025
Greenland in the spotlight
Ida Hydle went to an important event “Grønland I søkelyset” (Greenland in Focus) at Lysebu in Oslo. The event was arranged by Fondet for dansk-norsk samarbeid (Foundation for Danish-Norwegian cooperation) and it highlighted the relations between Kalaallit Nunaat and the Nordic countries. Presenters from Kalaallit Nunaat, Denmark and Norway talked about past, present and possible futures concerning serious population traumas due to Danish colonialisation and new threats from US geopolicy.
Relevant news and publications
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Jan Erik Henriksen’s article “Birgejubmi as Sámi Relational Health”
Published: 03.12.2025ResearchJan Erik Henriksen has released an article "Birgejubmi som samisk relasjonell helse" in Samisk helse- og kulturforståelse i praksis.
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BIRGEJUPMI at IFSW Conferences
Published: 28.11.2025NewsJan Erik Henriksen (UiT) held a keynote presentation "Birgejupmi – a Sámi philosophy about sustainability" at the IFSW Europe Regional Conference 2025.
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Birgejupmi in Dialogue: Indigenous Knowledge and Photovoice Exhibition at the UN CBD SB8J-1 in Panama
Published: 10.11.2025NewsIndigenous-led participation highlights connections between biodiversity, knowledge, land, and ocean.
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