About
David Kroik is an Associate Professor in Southern Sami at Nord University, Sweden. His work focuses on language revitalization, particularly in educational contexts, and critiques colonial impacts on multilingualism. Previously, he worked at Umeå University and held roles in the Sami Parliament (Norway/Sweden) and Sweden's Radio Sameradion. His research explores teacher identity, colonialism's legacy, and Indigenous language spaces, with a strong emphasis on Sámi languages and cultural revival.
Research interests include decolonizing linguistic landscapes, settler colonialism's effects on language policies, and practical strategies for reviving marginalized languages. He advocates for inclusive educational frameworks that center Indigenous knowledge and multilingual practices.
Publications analyze Sámi education systems, spatial dynamics of language use, and comparative studies on multilingual signage. His work bridges theoretical critique with community-driven revitalization efforts, emphasizing visibility and cultural continuity.
No scientific awards are listed. His advising and grants remain unspecified in available texts. He contributes to projects exploring linguistic citizenship and spatial justice in Sápmi and beyond.
