with Asta Mitkijá Balto, Elisabeth Heilman Blind, Liv Aira, and Marika Renhuvud

Performance intervention ČSV
The performance intervention ČSV is the result of the residency of Nordic and German artists at Oyoun. This unique performance combines traditional Joik singing, poetry, mask dance, and contemporary dance to create an impressive work. The aim is to educate the audience about the socio-political situation in Sápmi and, at the same time, to make them think. This performance intervention combines artistic expression with a significant social concern and conveys an important message about the challenges and resilience of the Sámi community.

Panel Talk: “Power Production's Impact on Indigenous Way of Life” with Asta Mitkijá Balto, Elisabeth Heilman Blind and Liv Aira
This panel talk focuses on the impact of modern energy generation on indigenous lifestyles, culture and connection to nature. It addresses noise pollution from power generation and its effects on natural sounds in nature. Special attention is given to Germany, which buys electricity from Norwegian and Swedish Sápmi. The discussion will highlight wind turbines' destruction of traditional nature, changes in wildlife behavior, and their impact on reindeer herders. Likewise, the coal and mineral mines in Gallock and controversial construction projects in Finnmark that threaten traditional Sámi land and nature will be addressed in order to improve Norway's carbon footprint instead of using existing technologies to remove CO2.

Presentation: “Indigenizing the Arts” by Asta Mitkijá Balto with Q&A
In her lecture, Asta Mitkijá Balto gives a concise overview of the situation of the indigenous Sámi in Norway, with a special focus on Sámi art and its essential role in the preservation of Sámi society. Through images and examples of Sámi art, she illustrates the journey of liberation from colonization by showing how Sámi art reflects and critiques social issues, evoking emotions that politics and science often cannot reach. This artistic expression offers new insights, understanding and meaningful experiences for both Sámi and non-Sámi and sheds light on Sámi rights and their survival as a people.

Film Screening: "Faamoe" by Marika Renhuvud
"Faamoe" is a captivating screen dance film by filmmaker and choreographer Marika Reinhuvud. The film explores the deep source of power inherent in indigenous women and draws inspiration from the harmonious connection between nature and the Sámi goddess Saaraahka.

ČSV - Performance-Intervention at Hasenheide: 13:30 - 15:00 
Panel Talk, Presentation & Film screening at Oyoun: 16:30 - 18:00 I Tickets: Free
admission | Language: English