Lávdan Sámi Arena

A Sámi arena for conversations, debates and development

10.-15. June 2025, Guovdageaidnu

Welcome to Lávdan Sámi Arena

Lávdan Sámi Arena is an arena for Sámi civil society to gather for conversations, debates, and development. It is a meeting place for civil society organisations, institutions, and politicians, with a programme that is also developed by them and their needs.

The first Lávdan Sámi Arena will take place 10.-15. June 2025, in Guovdageaidnu, on the Norwegian side of Sápmi.

Practical information and frequently asked questions

How to participate

The final deadline to register is 09. May 2025

Registration is required to participate.

Lávdan Sámi Arena is open for all of Sápmi to participate, either to follow the programme or to arrange events. It is open for both individuals and organisations, from either side of the borders. The cross-border aspect is an important part of Lávdan Sámi Arena, and the planning team are able to assist in facilitating cross-border collaboration.

Sámi organisations, institutions or others are encouraged to arrange events to take place during the week. If you have questions or ideas, please get in touch with us at lavdan@saamicouncil.net

KulturSápmi & DutkanSápmi - Dieđavahkku

KulturSápmi 2025 and the first DutkanSápmi – Dieđavahkku will be arranged during Lávdan Sámi Arena.

KulturSápmi is arranged 10.-12.06. It is a gathering place for the Sámi cultural and artistic communities and has become an annual highlight for the Sámi cultural field. It is an opportunity to create stronger bonds and expand the networks between cultural workers across borders and fields.

DutkanSápmi – Dieđavahkku is arranged 10.-13.06. This is a new concept, targeting Sámi researchers. It will be an arena that promotes closer bonds between Sámi research communities across institutions and borders.

Registration for KulturSápmi and DutkanSápmi – Dieđavahkku will be in conjunction with registration for Lávdan Sámi Arena. You will be asked to specify which event you are participating in.

More information and eligibility for participation in KulturSápmi and DutkanSápmi – Dieđavahkku are available at their homepages.

KulturSápmi and DutkanSápmi – Dieđavahkku will have their own programmes. The programmes will also be available here.