Jokkmokk, Sweden: Sami Culture & Society

AN3091 Topics: Environmental Anthropology
Discover the Jokkmokk market in Northern Sweden, in the heart of winter. This 400-year-old event brings together the indigenous Sami People of Sweden in a three-day long festival of music, food and cultural celebration. Observe the practice of reindeer herding, learn about Sami arts and crafts, and attend traditional music concerts. Visit a government funded school that ensures the preservation of Sami languages and culture and learn about the
indigenous people’s relationship to their natural environment by venturing out into the forests on dog sleds. On the way back, visit the famous ice and tree hotels, both unique to Sweden.

Led by Professors Tanya Elder and Christy Shields
Cost: 720€ (includes round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodation with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, entrance to the festival and concerts, professors’ trip costs and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: January 27
Late cancelation fee: 720€

Payment for study trips must be made no later than February 8 for the Spring 2019 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.