As part of the Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media project, the team from the University of Lapland carried out an international dissemination visit to strengthen collaboration and share project outcomes related to the emerging Arctic Indigenous Cinema Master’s programme. The visits in January 2026 included engagements at Trent University and York University, Canada and at University of Alaska Anchorage, USA. Each institution has strong connections to Arctic contexts and Indigenous studies, providing a meaningful foundation for dialogue and exchange.
During these visits, the team presented the project’s work and the vision for the Arctic Indigenous Cinema Master’s programme, while also exploring opportunities for future collaboration. Discussions focused on potential student and staff exchanges, joint research activities, and building long-term partnerships across circumpolar regions. Engaging with institutions beyond the immediate northern region highlighted the importance of shared knowledge, cultural perspectives, and collaborative approaches to education and research. These exchanges contribute to strengthening networks that support Indigenous storytelling, creative practice, and academic development across the Arctic and beyond.
Overall, the visits marked an important step in expanding the project’s international reach and fostering meaningful circumpolar collaboration.
Project team members meeting with staff at Trent University (Canada) during a collaboration visit, as part of the project’s international dissemination activities (2026). Photo: Project documentation / Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media (Interreg Aurora)
Learn more about the Interreg Aurora funded project Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media
