In connection with the opening of the Sámi Language Week 2024, there will be events around the municipality. Juhán Niila Stålka , a Lule Sami joik artist and storyteller from Jokkmokk, will be at the hospital library. He works with traditional joik, interspersed with stories from the Great Lule River where he has his roots. Sit down and listen to the tunes as Juhán Niila joiks and tells stories about people, places and animals from the area around Jokkmokk.
No tickets, first come first served.
What is Sami Language Week?
The purpose of the Sámi Language Week is to raise the status of the Sámi languages, and to increase knowledge of Sámi languages and culture throughout society. The Sámi languages are both indigenous and national minority languages in Sweden, but have very little visibility in mainstream society and are under threat of disappearing. The visibility of languages in everyday life is of great importance for language users' sense of belonging and recognition, as languages are linked to identity and cultural heritage.
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In connection with the inauguration of the Sami language week in 2024, events are offered around the municipality. Coming to the hospital library is Juhán Niila Stålka who is a Lule Sami joker and storyteller from Jokkmokk. He works with traditional joik interspersed with stories from large Lule rivers where he has his roots. Sit down and listen to the tunes as Juhán Niila sings and tells about people, places and animals from the area around Jokkmokk. No tickets, drop in.
What is Sami language week?
The purpose of the Sami language week is to raise the status of the Sami languages, and increase knowledge of the Sami language and culture throughout society. The Sami languages are both indigenous languages and national minority languages in Sweden, but are very little seen in the majority society, they are also threatened with disappearing. The visibility of language in everyday life is of great importance for the language users' sense of belonging and recognition, as language is connected with identity and cultural heritage.
