Whitten Research Fund Winners of the Norm and Sibby Whitten Research Fund 2024-2025 Happy New Year Salserxs! I am so pleased begin the year sharing with you (below) the winners of the 2024-25 Norm & Sibby Whitten Research Award. Many thanks to the Whitten Research Award Selection Committee Paul...
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Panels, Workshops and Special Events SALSA 2025 Biennial Conference Preliminary Panels P01. Indigenous Reciprocity: Reflections and Controversies [OPEN PANEL] Organisers Artionka Capiberibe, artionka@unicamp.br Beatriz Labate, bia@chacruna.net Abstract Challenges and controversies surround the debate on Indigenous reciprocity. The historical genocide of Indigenous peoples and other colonial tactics such as suppression of Indigenous languages, practices, and traditions...
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Sámi Homeland SALSA 2025 Biennial Conference University of Helsinki We recommend travelling to Sápmi (Sámi homeland) by train and bus or airplane. Inari hosts Sámi Museum Siida and Sámi cultural center SAJOS. You can learn about the Sámi nation here (in English): Quick Guide to Saami culture Encyclopedia of Saami culture Sámi Parliament in Finland Sámi Council ...
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How to get around: Transportation SALSA 2025 Biennial Conference University of Helsinki Public transport in Helsinki is the preferred and sustainable mode of transport in Helsinki. It is efficient, reliable and reasonably priced. The distances in Helsinki are not long, so we highly recommend public transportation, among biking and...
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Museums and sites of interests SALSA 2025 Biennial Conference University of Helsinki On the cultural side, Helsinki is renowned for its contemporary art museums, distinctive architecture, libraries, and unique landmarks nestled along the Baltic Sea. Gastronomy is diverse and you can enjoy traditional foods with long culinary heritage. Suggested...
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Lodging Suggestions SALSA 2025 Biennial Conference University of Helsinki We have negotiated conference prices in the following hotels: Töölö Towers (20 min from the venue). 98 € one person; 148 € 2 persons. Reservations: https://unihome.fi/en/book. Reservation code: SALSA. Scandic Kallio (15 min by tram, 30 min by walking from the venue). A single room...
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