On transfer of Sami traditional knowledge:scientification, traditionalization, secrecy, and equality

• Main Authors: Helander-Renvall, Elina Magdalena, Markkula, Inkeri
• Other Authors: Xanthaki, Alexandra, Valkonen, Sanna, Heinämäki, Leena, Nuorgam, Pia
• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Published: Brill Nijhoff 2017
• Subjects: /dk/atira/pure/person/fieldofscience2010/5/13; name=Law; /dk/atira/pure/person/fieldofscience2010/5/14/3; name=Social anthropology; sami
• Online Access: https://research.ulapland.fi/fi/publications/9ed73fbc-644c-4ded-b4ee-d00cd959a531; https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004342194_008

The aim of this paper is to elaborate how Sámi traditional knowledge is articulated and transferred, especially as part of research activities. As a starting point, we will discuss traditional knowledge and its various understandings. Further on, we will trace and address some of the concerns that Sámi have in relation to how their reality is researched and described. Special attention will be paid to the secrecy surrounding some Sámi traditions and some knowledge in the context of conducting research on such issues; the scientification of Sámi knowledge; the traditionalization (actualization) of various traditions; and the need for equality between scientific and traditional knowledge.