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Moa Sandström is affiliated with Umeå University's Faculty of Arts, previously part of the Centre for Sami Research (CeSam) before its closure in 2019. She holds a PhD in Sámi Studies (2020) and specializes in decolonization, artivism, and Indigenous rights. Her research examines how art and activism shape political and social change in Sápmi, particularly addressing colonialism and climate justice. She co-edited Under the Same Sun (2015), comparing Sami and San peoples' struggles. Her work critiques historical and ongoing colonial structures, advocating for Indigenous self-determination through cultural expression.
Publications span academic monographs, edited volumes, and op-eds, including analyses of the Gállok mining conflict and Sámi responses to climate change. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges art, ethnology, and political activism. Funded by the Kempe Foundations, her research highlights intersectional Indigenous movements and their global relevance.
Collaborations include co-authoring with scholars like Coppélie Cocq and Peter Sköld. Her work appears in journals like Dagens Nyheter and Västerbottens Kuriren, emphasizing public engagement. While no formal awards are listed, her scholarship has influenced debates on Sámi sovereignty and decolonial methodologies.
