Revitalization of Kven culture and language

In this episode, our guest is Anneli Naukkarinen, a dedicated advocate for the revitalization of Kven culture and language. Anneli, born in Ylipalo, Porsanger, shares her journey from studying in Tromsø to returning to her roots to work for the preservation and promotion of her community’s heritage. She discusses her work in pedagogy and her passion for revitalizing the Kven language to bring it “back on its feet again.” Anneli also reflects on how her Finnish, Kven, and Norwegian background has shaped her approach to strengthening her community’s cultural identity and advancing language preservation efforts.