Sámi Environmental Philosophy with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin

This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from June 30–July 14, 2026. The Sámi (asa: Saami, Same) are an Indigenous people of the Arctic Circle who reside across four political borders of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The semi-autonomous nation of the Sámi people is called Sápmi. The readings discussed in this 3-part lecture/discussion series led by instructor Dr. Áila O’Loughlin introduce participants to topics in Sámi philosophy as they engage with Sámi metaphysics/wo...