Victoria Soyan Peemot
Research fellow in Indigenous studies at the University of Helsinki and visiting researcher at Tohoku University. Cultural anthropologist specializing in ethnography of mobile pastoralism in the Altai and Saian Mountainous region of Inner Asia.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Victoria Soyan Peemot, "The Horse in My Blood: Multispecies Kinship in the Altai and Saian Mountains" (Berghahn Books, 2024)
Victoria Soyan Peemot, a cultural anthropologist at the University of Helsinki, delves into the deep connections between horses and pastoralists in the Altai and Saian Mountains. She shares insights on how these interspecies relationships shape community identity and resilience. The discussion highlights Tuvan cultural heritage, the intricate dynamics of insider and outsider identities in research, and the lasting impact of historical changes on these pastoral communities. With heartfelt anecdotes, Peemot illustrates the profound emotional ties that define human and horse kinship.
Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Victoria Soyan Peemot, "The Horse in My Blood: Multispecies Kinship in the Altai and Saian Mountains" (Berghahn Books, 2024)
Victoria Soyan Peemot, a research fellow in Indigenous studies at the University of Helsinki, explores the deep-seated kinship between humans and horses among the pastoralists of the Altai and Saian Mountains. She shares personal narratives that highlight the emotional and cultural significance of these bonds and critiques colonial narratives affecting Tuvan and Mongolian cultures. The discussion also touches on the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on cross-border dynamics and how music and art express the human-horse connection.
