Join us to explore Sámi objects in the collections of Nordiska museet and learn about the objects held in the collections and what is known about them.
Objects and the findings of provenance research will be presented in four open online community events between November 2026 and March 2027. In addition to Siida staff, two experts will take part in the events. Marit Baer, Curator at Nordiska museet, will talk about how the Sámi collection came into being and present some of the objects in more detail. Eeva-Kristiina Nylander, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Giellagas Institute at the University of Oulu, will talk about provenance research and its findings.
4 November 2026 at 5 pm, objects from the Enontekiö, Vuotso and Sodankylä areas
9 December 2026 at 5 pm, objects from the Inari area
10 February 2027 at 5 pm, objects from the Utsjoki area
17 March 2027 at 5 pm, Skolt Sámi objects
The events begin at 5 pm Finnish time and last about two hours. All events will be held on Teams using the same link: Online Community Events – Teams
The languages used in the events are Finnish, English and Sámi.
The Sámi Museum Siida, Nordiska museet in Sweden and the Giellagas Institute at the Univesity of Oulu have launched a collaboration focused on Sámi cultural heritage. The project investigates the background information and histories of old Sámi objects collected from the area of present-day Finland and now held in the collections of Nordiska museet, in collaboration with Sámi communities. This collaboration forms part of the Sámi Museum Siida’s Ellos min árbi – May Our Cultural Heritage Live project (2025–2028), funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation.
The aim of the collaboration is to establish the provenance of Sámi objects in the collections of Nordiska museet, including their more detailed origins, collection histories and the overall scope of the collection.
You are warmly welcome to join us!
Further information about the events:
Pia Nikula, Community Engagement Coordinator
pia.nikula(at)samimuseum.fi
Tel. +358 40 621 2663
Read more: New collaboration sheds light on the history of Sámi objects in the Nordiska museet’s collections
Pictures: From the digital collection of the Nordiska Museet
