The mission statement of Várdduo

The mission statement of Várdduo - Centre for Sámi Research includes:

•  work university-wide to coordinate and expand Sámi and Indigenous research;
• conduct and develop research relating to Sámi and Indigenous peoples', this is to be done within Várdduo and/or in collaboration with other departments;
• develop education relating to Sámi and Indigenous peoples, this is to be done within Várdduo or in collaboration with departments, faculties and the Umeå School of Education;
• support networks for doctoral researchers with projects within Sámi and Indigenous research;
• contribute to dynamic scientific conversations on topics relating to Sámi and Indigenous peoples, this will partly be done through seminar series;
• collaborate with authorities, organisations, civil society and representatives from Sámi societies;
• contribute to Indigenous-related internationalisation at Umeå University;
• carry out any assignments delegated to Várdduo after decision by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The Director at Várdduo is Christina Storm Mienna.

If you have any further questions about Várdduo, or if you would like to become a collaborative partner, please contact Christina Storm Mienna.