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    “As training is organised remotely, for many people who live outside their home region studying languages with SAKK provides the only opportunity they may have to learn their own language,” says Tiisu-Maria Näkkäläjärvi. Photo: SAKK.
    Learning & teaching

    Online learning makes indigenous Sámi languages more accessible

    Virtual distance education has increased interest and opportunities to study Sámi languages, says Tiisu-Maria Näkkäläjärvi, coordinator at the Sámi Education Institute in Finland.

    16.04.2024 Katja Pantzar
    Learning & teaching, New perspectives

    Taking the Sámi language back

    It can be challenging for indigenous people to stick to their traditional livelihoods, culture, language and identity in the modern world. To keep their culture vital, the Scandic Sámi people utilise adult education centres across national borders.

    05.03.2018 Anne Tastula
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