Hanna-Máret Outakoski

Hanna-Máret Outakoski, a Professor of Sámi languages at the Sámi University of Applied Sciences, dives into the rich intersection of multilingual literacy and Sámi language revitalization. She shares her journey growing up amidst Northern Sámi, Finnish, Norwegian, and English, highlighting the importance of writing in Indigenous education. The conversation reveals how Sámi literature has thrived since the 1500s, illustrating the role of play in language learning. They also discuss innovative approaches to teaching that blend traditional oral customs with modern literacy skills.