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The Copying of a Rátnu

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The Copying of a ‘Rátnu’

As part of the Bååstede project (restoration of Sámi cultural heritage), Dávvi Álbmogiid Guovddáš is in the process of copying a ‘rátnu’ that is included in the project. The background is the desire that certain objects that are part of the Bååstede project, should be able to be displayed both at the Sámi museums and at the Norwegian Folk Museum. This is solved by copying certain objects.

For DÁG’s part, this included one ‘rátnu’ that was part of the project, object no. NFSA 3655, which was woven by Nils Oppervoll from Manndalen in 1958. The goal of copying is also the preservation and strengthening of traditional Sámi production processes (intangible cultural heritage) from a Sámi perspective, from materials to finished product.

The copying project is also a knowledge transfer project, where thorough documentation of the process is done, including material knowledge. This should later be used for dissemination purposes. The project is carried out in collaboration with Manndalen husflidslag, whose members have the best expertise in Sámi ‘rátnu’ weaving.

Kjellaug Isaksen is responsible for the practical implementation and documentation. Project manager is Henrik Olsen.

Máhtut project

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Máhtut – Sámi Knowledge and Practises in the ERA of the Green Transition

This week we had our first meeting with partners in the Máhtut project in Manndalen. DÁG will contribute Sea Sami food traditions to this cross-border project, which, among other things, has food knowledge and food sovereignty as its focus.

The gathering in Manndalen this week focused on Sea Sami food expertise, and resources found in the local community. A visit to Vatnegården to Katarina Niva and Dag Runar Voldvik was part of the programme. They run both dairy cows and sheep and have several other animals on their farm, and are skilled communicators of local food production.

MÁHTUT – Sámi Knowledge and Practices in the ERA of the Green Transition aims to promote and preserve traditional Sami livelihood skills, knowledge and practices in Sami communities in various parts of Sápmi. It is a three-year project financed by Interreg Aurora’s Sápmi programme.

The project’s main collaboration partner (EU) is the University of Lapland. The other partners are Sámi oahpahusguovddáš (Anár), Várdduo, Center for Sámi research at (Umeå University) and Norway’s Arctic University Museum (Tromsø). The Center for Northern People is one of several Sami partners in the project.

Photo: Visit to Vatnegården in Manndalen.

Photographer: Henrik Olsen

Read more about the Máhtut project here: mahtutproject.com

 

This years buoššiwinners are Ruth and Per Larsen

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Photo. Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen
This years Buoššiwinners Ruth and Per Larsen

For the second year in a row, the Buošši prize was awarded during the opening of the Riddu Riđđu festival. This year it was the married couple Ruth and Per Larsen who received the award for their work in safeguarding Sea Sami cultural history.

In North Troms, “buošši” is a term of honor for someone who is eager, hardworking, fearless and brave. Being buošši is a great compliment, but it must be earned. The indigenous festival Riddu Riđđu and the Center for Northern Peoples have jointly created the Buošši award to honor hard-working and courageous people or associations that have made a significant effort to make Sea Sami language and culture visible.

The jury received several strong nominations, but this year’s award winners excelled. Ruth and Per Larsen are two zealots who over several years have worked hard to safeguard Sea Sami culture, language and history. They live in Skárfvaggi /Skardalen – a fjord settlement in Kåfjord municipality with a long Sami history. Together with Skardalen Bygde- og Kulturlag, the two have contributed to preserving the Sea Sami culture and environment in the village. The hospitable award winners have welcomed countless guests who have been given a tour of the barns and turf huts, valleys and streams. In a converted barn, the couple have made arrangements to be able to pass on the village’s cultural history and here the guests are often served Sea Sami food, good stories or Sami songs and hymns. On the shore you will find restored boathouses where you can get an insight into the life of the fish farmers. There are several hundred Sami place names in Skardalen, which Per and Ruth have helped to document and mark with signs.

Ruth and Per have been keen promoters of safeguarding the special cultural landscape in the village. They have also ensured that this traditional knowledge is passed on to the next generation. Every summer, the couple welcomes young people connected to the village, who take part in weeding hay meadows and pastures and restoring buildings.

The couple is also part of a Sami singing group/Sámi lávlunjoavku in Kåfjord, Ruth sews Lyngenkofte for everyone in the family who needs it and is an active member of Manndalen husflidslag and Romssa Sámiid duodji.

Read more about the Skardalen cultural landscape and the award winners here: https://nordligefolk.no/sjosamene/naering-og-naturbruk-2/skardalen-kulturlandskap/om-skarfvaggi-skardalen/

 

 

Sjåbakken’s house open in week 28

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Sjit Helvedes Kaaken Manndalen Foto Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen
This historic house is known as both Sjåbakkenhuset (Sjåbakken’s house) and Sjit helvedes kåken (can be translated to a shithole of a shack) and has these two names for good reasons. Today the house is a tourist attraction. In week 28, the house is open between 10 am and 2 pm. Everyone is welcome to experience the unique story of Anton Sjåbakken. See directions here.

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The exhibition Mii closes down

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The permanent exhibition Mii at the Center of Northern peoples, which opened in 2011, is closing down from 09.09.22. It will be replaced by a new exhibition. The new exhibition will be based on cultural-historical objects that have been brought back from Norsk Folkemuseum and Kulturhistorisk museum, and will open in 2023.

Stream Sápmi: Katarina Barruk

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Katarina Barruk. Foto: Helleday Arts.

Stream Sápmi: Katarina Barruk

Friday we present Katarina Barruk in concert. This is the second concert in the Sámi concert series Stream Sápmi, which is a collaborative effort between Riddu Riđđu Festival, Center for Northern Peoples and NRK Sápmi.

Katarina Barruk is one of Sábmie’s most promising artists. Over the last few years, she has played several critically acclaimed concerts around Europe and released the album Báruos. On Friday she brings a full band, new songs and Hilda Länsman as a guest artist.

Watch the concert online:
The concert is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.

Watch the concert from the Center of Northern People:
https://ridduriddu.ticketco.events/no/nb/e/stream_spmi__katarina_barruk

We have the capacity to accommodate 50 people.

Contribute to the artists:
vipps – # 527421 Riddu Riđđu Festivála
paypal – riddu@riddu.no

Katarina Barruk writes and sings in Ume Sámi, a language that is on UNESCO’s list of critically endangered languages, but which many Ume Sámis are taking back today. Barruk invites you to take part in her powerful concert where she captivates the audience with her strong, distinct voice with a modern musical expression.

The music is a mix of atmospheric pop, yoik and improvisation where she addresses topics that range from love to language struggle. All the time based on what it is like to be a young Sámi woman today.

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