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Saara Alakorva is a University Teacher and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Sustainable Naturecultures and Multispecies Future (SuMu) research group. Her work focuses on Sámi political traditions, Indigenous knowledge systems, and feminist historiography. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like SÁMIPOLITY and MÁHTUT, exploring co-creation methodologies and circular economy policies through Indigenous lenses.
Alakorva's research integrates community-based approaches with academic inquiry, emphasizing storytelling, local practices, and regional networks. Her recent work critiques colonial historiography through feminist frameworks and examines how Sámi concepts of circularity challenge mainstream economic models. Notable outputs include analyses of Sámi mythology, legal pluralism, and museum collaborations.
Collaborations span international institutions, with projects funded by芬兰's Research Council and EU's Interreg Aurora. Her contributions bridge academic and applied contexts, advocating for Indigenous self-determination in policy and cultural preservation. Media engagements include discussions on Sámi cultural heritage highlighted in Lapland-specific publications.
