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Sámi Identity in Art 
 The Answer Is Land

Elle Sofe Sara forms her arms into a dancing pose.
Already in school, Elle Sofe Sara discovered dance as a form to express herself. | Photo (detail): © Susanne Hætta

People’s connection to nature and the climate crisis are themes in Elle Sofe Sara’s performance at the Arctic Arts Festival. In the video interview, the Sámi director and choreographer talks about how her Indigenous heritage and identity is reflected in her artistic work. 

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