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Hanna Outakoski is a Senior Lecturer in North Sámi at Umeå University's Department of Language Studies (Sweden) and holds the position of første amanuensis (Assistant Professor) in Sami Languages at the Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. Her research focuses on Indigenous education, Sámi language revitalization, and multilingual literacy practices. She leads projects like 'Aktasne - Together II' and has secured grants from Formas and the Swedish Research Council (VR).
- Education: Fil.Dr (PhD)
- Affiliations: Umeå University (since 2001), Arctic University of Norway
Her work examines teaching methodologies in Sámi-medium schools, virtual learning environments for language preservation, and decolonizing linguistic practices. Key themes include addressing literacy gaps in Indigenous contexts and fostering Sámi youth engagement through culturally rooted pedagogy.
Publications emphasize Sámi literacy landscapes, decolonial linguistics, and collaborative research frameworks. She co-edits works on Sami education theory and contributes to journals like Multiethnica and Journal of Postcolonial Linguistics.
