The Significance of Sámi Rights

We warmly invite you to the book launch of the newly published volume,

The Significance of Sámi Rights 

Law, Justice, and Sustainability for the Indigenous Sámi in the Nordic Countries  (Routledge, 2023)  

During the event, the authors will engage in dynamic discussions surrounding the themes explored in the book, with participation from both the audience and a moderator.

"The Significance of Sámi Rights", edited by Dorothée Cambou and Øyvind Ravna delves into the crucial issues surrounding the rights of the Sámi people, offering an analysis of their recognition and implementation in the Nordic countries. Authored collaboratively by Sámi and non-Sámi experts, the book addresses contemporary legal developments and challenges in the field of Sámi rights, focusing particularly on governance issues related to traditional lands and resources.

Featured Authors in the Event:

Christina Allard is Associate Professor of Law at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden and chair of the Nordic Network for Sámi and Indigenous Peoples Law (NORSIL).

Monica Bjerklund is research group leader in health, education and welfare at Telemark Research Institute and Associate Professor in Education at the University of South-Eastern Norway.

Malin Brännströn is Director of Silvermuseet and the Institute for Arctic Land-scape Research (INSARC) and  Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology.

Dorothée Cambou is  Assistant Professor of sustainability science at the Faculty of Law and  HELSUS at  the University  of Helsinki.

Leena Hansen is Docent in Indigenous peoples’ rights and works as a senior visiting researcher in the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland.

Øyvind Ravna is  Professor of Law (Dr. Juris to PhD, 2008) and Head of the research group of Sámi and Indigenous law at UIT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø.

Mattias Åhren is Professor in International Law, Indigenous Rights Law, and Sami Law at UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into critical discussions on indigenous rights and sustainability. We look forward to your participation in this landmark event.

The book is accessible to everyone as an open-access publication: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/TheSignificanceofSámiRights