Conversations on Gender in Sápmi: Workshop

Conference invitation, Tromsö 10-11 January 2023

The conference Conversations on Gender in Sápmi is organized by the project Gender in Sápmi (Kjønn i Sápmi), hosted by the Center for Sami Studies (Sesam) and Centre for Women´s and Gender Research (SKK) at the Arctic University of Norway (UiT). The conference is aiming to:  

• Provide an arena for cross-border networking for scholars and practitioners with an interest in gender studies in the Sami context.  
• Encourage conversations and discussions on gender, from different angles, experiences and positions.  
• Offer a possibility for PhD-students to present and discuss current work and future ideas. 
• Identify future research needs and discuss strategies on how to meet them.   

The conference will be organized around a set of conversations around themes selected based on the discussions held at the workshops of the project held in March, September and November 2022.  

Abstract 

Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts (maximum 300 words) introducing ideas, experiences, research, or queries that could form a starting point for conversation. Those who would like to participate at the conference without submitting abstracts are equally welcome to join.  

PhD-presentations 

Doctoral students are encouraged to present their work in individual presentations (20 min), followed by supportive conversations on their work (day two, see schedule below).

Registration 

Abstract submission and/or registration is due on January 1. We have recieved registrations, and open up for more.  

Language

The conference language is English. 

Costs 

Conference participation is free of charge, including lunch and coffee. Conference dinner is offered at a cost of 400 NOK.

Program 

Day one, Tuesday 10 January 

10:00 – 10:15 Introduction  

10:15 – 11:10 Keynote, Astri Dankertsen, Nord University 

11.10-11.20 Short break

11:20 – 12:15 Conversation 1 - Theories and methods in Indigenous gender research. Introduction and conversation leader: Anna Lill Drugge 

12:15 – 13:15 Lunch  

13:15 – 14:15 Conversation 2 - Gendered health perspectives (including violence against women). Introduction: Jennie Brandén, Umeå university. Converstation leader: Hege K. Andreassen

14:15 – 14:45 Break  

14:45 – 16:00 Panel discussion and wrap up of the day. Introduction and conversation leader: Torjer Olsen

19:00 Conference dinner , restaurant Bardus

Day 2, Wednesday 11 January

9:00 – 9:15 Start of the day  

9:15 – 10:15 Keynote speaker Ina Knobblock, PhD in gender studies

10:15 – 10:45 Break  

10:45 – 12:00 PhD presentations and supportive conversations 

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch  

13:00 – 14:15 PhD presentations and supportive conversations

14:15 – 14:30 Break 

14:30 - 15:30 Conversation 3 - Gender in transition (i.e., masculinity, queer perspectives). Introduction and conversation leader: Elisabeth Stubberud and Torjer Olsen

15:30 - 16:00 Panel discussion and wrap up the workshop

The conference is part of project Gender in Sápmi funded by The Arctic University of Norway (UiT). The project is ongoing between the years 2021 – 2024 and aims to review and identify research needs within Sámi gender research. An additional aim is to support new areas of development within the field, and encourage collaborations between researchers, institutions, and relevant organizations and stakeholders in Sápmi.  

You all are warmly welcome to join!  

Registration and submission of abstracts