Sapmi pride 2021 program front page with sponsor logos
Graphics: Levi Sørum

Program for Sápmi Pride 2021

There may be changes to the programme. We are closely following the current corona restrictions and safer space guidelines in every event location.

Every attendee has to follow safer space guidelines. You will find them here.

Event locations: Ohcejotnjálmmi school (Utsjoentie 48, 99980 Utsjoki) and Gieddemielli (Nuorgamintie 1, 99980 Utsjoki). You will find the event map on this page down below.

Thursday 5.8.

  • 15:00-18:00 - Other Comics Workshop
    Comics project for Sámi LGBTQIA+ people by Heidi Lunabba
    Location: the school

    Pre-registration: heidi@lunabba.com

  • 18:15 - Opening words
    Location: the school & livestream

  • 18:30 - Muitát-project talk for Siida Museum (for Sámi LGBTQIA+ people)
    Location: the school

Friday 6.8.

  • 11:00-14:00 - Other Comics Workshop (continued)
    Comics project for Sámi LGBTQIA+ people by Heidi Lunabba
    Location: the school

  • 14:00-16:00 - Workshop for making parade plaques
    Location: the school

  • 16:00-19:00 - Siida Museum's pop-up shop
    Location: Gieddemielli

  • 17:00-19:00 - Lávostallanvierut workshop
    Guidance and workshop in pitching lávvu with Siidaskuvlla
    Location: Gieddemielli

  • 19:00-21:00 - Dreaming session in the Ellos Deatnu lávvu
    Location: Gieddemielli

Saturday 7.8.

  • 10:00-12:00 - Brunch and last minute plaques
    Location: the school

  • 12:00-13:00 - Walking- and riverboat-parade
    Location: the school & livestream

  • 13:00-16:00 - Play area for children
    Location: Gieddemielli

  • 13:30-15:00 - Panel discussion: Gendered language (in Northern Sámi)
    Location: Gieddemielli & livestream

  • 15:30-16:45 - Panel discussion: What if you're not comfortable with binary gáktis? (in English)
    Location: Gieddemielli & livestream

  • 18:30-19:00 - Queer-friendly evening mess
    Location: Ohcejohka church

  • 20:00-22:00 - Open stage
    Location: Gieddemielli

    Click here to pre-registration

Sunday 8.8.

  • 12:00 - Reflection, brainstorming for the next sápmi pride, saying thanks
    Location: Gieddemielli

  • 14:00 - Spiritual songs by request and coffee
    Location: Ohcejohka church

Ongoing (5.8.-8.8.)

  • Queer literature showcase
    Location: Ohcejohka library

A map of Ohcejoga where the school and Gieddemielli is marked. The map also show the parade route from the school to Gieddemielli.Graphics by Pinja Aletta Pieski