The Impacts of Mining in Northern Indigenous Areas: Perspectives from South Saepmie, Norway

Join the UAF Arctic and Northern Studies Program for a thought-provoking talk with Linn Mathisen exploring how mining shapes the lives of Indigenous communities. Drawing on research from South Saepmie (Norway) and Interior Alaska, Mathisen centers Indigenous knowledge and lived experience to examine the environmental, social, and cultural impacts of resource extraction. With a focus on Southern Saami communities, she highlights how history continues to shape land use, rights, and resilience today. Come be part of the conversation on Indigenous perspectives and the future of sustainable development.

“The Impacts of Mining in Northern Indigenous Areas: Perspectives from South Saepmie, Norway”
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM 
Location: BP Design Theater 
Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/86971553009

About Linn Mathisen: Linn Mathisen is a PhD student at the University of South-Eastern Norway in the Department of Culture, Religion, and Social Studies. She holds degrees in human rights and education and has experience in prison education and social work. Her international projects explore sustainability, incarceration, and personal narratives through collaborative, inclusive approaches. Arctic and Northern Studies at UAF The Arctic and Northern Studies (ACNS) program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks brings together students, faculty, and communities to explore the cultures, histories, and contemporary issues of the circumpolar North. Through interdisciplinary study and strong community connections, ACNS prepares students to engage thoughtfully with the challenges and opportunities shaping northern regions. Your support helps sustain student opportunities, research, and community engagement. Consider making a gift to ACNS and investing in the future of northern scholarship.

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