Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is on the unceded land of the Duwamish People. This episode was recorded in Seattle, and in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sámi people.

In this episode, we talk with Annika Pasanen, a sociolinguist, professor, and longtime language activist based in Inari, Finland. We explore what language revitalization really takes, what language means for identity and belonging, who can and should speak Sámi, and where Sámi languages may be headed in the future.

Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues.

Ollu giitu – a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup (Áilloš), Ville Söderbaum, and Hildá Länsman.

Learn more at www.pacificsami.org or email us at pacificsamisearvi@gmail.com.