SÁMIID 23. KONFERÁNSA
70-jahkásaš Sámiráđđi ávvuduvvo 23. Sámekonferánsas Ohcejogas 18.-21.6.2026
Mii lea Sámekonferánsa?
Sámekonferánsa lea Sámiráđi alimus orgána ja Sámiráđi deháleamos forum, ja njuolggadusaid mielde galgá dat lágiduvvot juohke njealját jagi. Jagis 2026 lea 23. Sámekonferanssa vuorru ja dat lágiduvvo Ohcejogas 18.-21.6.2026, gos mii ávvudit Sámiráđi 70-jahkásaš historiija. Konferansavahkus lágiduvvo maiddái KulturSápmi-konferansa ja eará čoahkkaneamit. Sámiráđđi dieđiha dárkkilut prográmmas, oassálastimis ja registreremis boahtevaš mánuid áigge.
Sámekonferánsa lea rabas buohkaide, muhto orrun ja boradeamit gokčojuvvojit dušše Sámekonferánssa delegáhtaide.
Beaivemearit
Sámekonferansa 18.-21.6.
Duojáriid ja sámi fitnodagaid deaivvadeapmi 16.-28.6.
Prográmma
Sámekonferánssa dárkkilut prográmma lea almmuhuvvon dás vuolábealde.
Duojáriid ja sámi fitnodagaid deaivvadeami prográmma sáddejuvvo njuolga oasseváldiide.
Konferánsavahkku
šiehtadallamat
šiehtadallamat
virggálaš rahpan
šiehtadallamat
Sámiráđi vuođđudančoahkkin
festivála
festivála
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Registration is available every day between 09:00 and 10:00 at the old school entrance.
Dárkkilut Prográmma
Vuossárga 15.06.26
Gávnnadeapmi 3: sierra prográmma
Maŋŋebárga 16.06.26
Gávnnadeapmi 3: sierra prográmma
KulturSápmi: sierra prográmma
Sápmái Buorrin: sierra prográmma
Dájdakodisilla almmuheapmi
Lávus
Gaskavahko 17.06.26
Gávnnadeapmi 3: sierra prográmma
KulturSápmi: sierra prográmma
Sápmái Buorrin: sierra prográmma
Duodjemárkanat
Lávus
Vuosttaščájálmas oanehisfilmmas: A Cinematic Essay by Three Voices on Birgejupmi
Lávus
Mállásat ja Sámiráđi girjjálašvuođabálkkašumi geigen
Kulturprográmma
Lávus
Duorastat 18.06.26
Gávnnadeapmi 3: sierra prográmma lunšša rádjai
KulturSápmi: sierra prográmma lunšša rádjai
Sápmái Buorrin: sierra prográmma lunšša rádjai
Duodjemárkanat
Lávus (lunšša ovdal)
Boares Ohcejoga skuvllas (lunšša maŋŋel)
Lunša
Lávus
Sámiid 23. konfereanssa virggálaš rahpan
- Sámi Soga lávlla
- Sámiráđi jođiheaddji rahpansárdni
- Guoimmuheapmi
- Dearvvuođat gussiin
- Álbmotluohti
- Nuoraid sáhkavuorru
- Konfereanssa konstitueren
Čoahkkinlanjas (boares Ohcejoga skuvlla lášmmohallansálas)
Boddu
Sámi vuogit – Mo sámi vugiin bargat min organisašuvnnain
Čoahkkinlanjas
Feastamállásat ja Sámiráđi gudnebálkkašumi geigen
Lávus
Konsearta Niillas Holmberg & Pauli Lyytinen
Lávus
Bearjadat 19.06.26
Sámiráđđi 70 jagi – seminára Sámiid 23. konfereanssas
Duodjemárkanat
Boares Ohcejoga skuvllas
1. oassi
09.00-09.10: Rahpansáhkavuorru
Sámiráđia lahttu Christina Henriksen
09.10-10.10: Sámiráđi historjá
Logaldallamat Katri Somby ja Saara Alakorva bokte
10.10-10.30: Káffeboddu
10.30-11.15: Ságastallan: Ovddežis dálážii
- Márjá Sofe Aikio
- Rose-Marie Huuva
- Olav Mathis Eira
- Láidesteaddji: Christina Hætta
11.15-12.00: Sámis máilbmái
- ON ja eamiálbmogat, professor Sheryl Lightfoot, EMRIP várrejođiheaddji
- Árktalaš ovttasbargu, Gunn-Britt Retter, Sámiráđi Árktalaš ja Birasossodaga hoavda
- Sápmelaččat ja EU, Elle Merete Omma, Sámiráđi EU ossodaga hoavda
Lunša
2. oassi
13.00-14.30: Min organisasuvnnat: Sámi geađgejuolggit
- Beatrice Fløystad, jođiheaddji NSR
- Aslak Holmberg, jođiheaddji SSG
- Ole-Anders Turi, jođiheaddji NBR
- Karin Vannar, jođiheaddji BEO
- Joakim Påve, jođiheaddji SÄ
- Láidesteaddji: Åsa Larsson Blind
14.30-14.45: Boddu
14.45-15.00: Siidavuogádat – boahtteáiggi organiseren?
Fierranjot Kirstte Rávdná (Rauna Kuokkanen) ja Sieiddá Harald (Harald Gaski)
15.00-16.00: Panelaságastallan: Otnáš Sápmi
- Pirita Näkkäläjärvi, sámediggepresideanta Suomas
- Silje Karine Muotka, sámediggepresideanta Norggas
- Marianne Gråik, sámediggepresideanta Ruoŧas
- Láidesteaddji: Katri Somby
Boahtteáiggi Árktis: Strategiija, ovttasbargu ja luodda ovddosguvlui
Čoahkkinlanjas
Mállásat
Lávus
Ohcejohka Šearrá festivála
FestiválaprográmmaLávvordat 20.06.26
Vejolašvuohta sáttagottiin ráđđádallat
Sámekonfereanssa šiehtadallamat
Čoahkkinlanjas
Lunša
Lávus
Muitoboddu sin ektui geat dušše manadettiin Sámiid 8. konferensii Snåasii
Čoahkkinlanjas
Boddu
Sámekonfereanssa šiehtadallamat
Čoahkkinlanjas
Ságastallan dásseárvvu birra
Čoahkkinlanjas
Mállásat
Lávus
Ohcejohka Šearrá festivála
FestiválaprográmmaSotnabeaivve 21.06.26
Vejolašvuohta sáttagottiin ráđđádallat
Sámekonfereanssa šiehtadallamat
Čoahkkinlanjas
Lunša
Lávus
Sámiráđi vuođđudančoahkkin
Čoahkkinlanjas
Practical information
23rd Saami Conference
Ohcejohka/Utsjoki, Finland · 18–21 June 2026
The Saami Council is happy to welcome you to the 23rd Saami Conference in Ohcejohka/Utsjoki. The conference week will be a celebration of the 70 years that the Saami Council has worked for the Saami people. On this page, you will find practical information about venues, travel, local services, catering, interpretation and contact details.
Utsjoentie 44
Police, fire and medical
Conference venues
The 23rd Saami Conference will take place in Ohcejohka/Utsjoki, Finland, at the Old School.
Address: Utsjoentie 44, 99980 Utsjoki, Finland.
The Lávvu venue is located next to the main conference venue.
Related events during the conference week
KulturSápmi is an open gathering for the Saami culture and arts field.
The youth conference Gávnnadeapmi is a gathering for Saami youth, organized through the Sámi Youth Network.
The Sápmái Buorrin gathering, also referred to as Duodji Deaivvadeapmi in some documents, is a gathering for professional duojárat. It is organized by the Sápmái Buorrin team.
The Knowledge Hub report launches are organized by the ReCap ASáp team and consist of separate events in different formats.
Ohcejohka Šearrá is an annual village festival organized by Ohcejohka Municipality. The festival includes performances and concerts. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the entrance.
The conference week will also include the awarding of the Saami Council Literature Prize and the Gutnebálkašupmi, the Saami Council Honorary Award. A small duodji market will also take place during the conference.
Interpretation
To access interpretation during the Conference, participants need to download the Zoom app and bring their own headphones.
About Ohcejohka
Ohcejohka is the administrative centre of Ohcejohka municipality, the northernmost municipality in Finland. It is located along the Deatnu river and the Norwegian border.
Please note that Ohcejohka is located in the GMT+03:00 time zone. All conference schedules follow this time zone.
For more information about Ohcejohka, please visit the Ohcejohka municipality website.
Travel to and from Ohcejohka
Travel by flight
The closest airports are located in Vadsø, Ivalo, Kirkenes and Lakselv. We recommend using cars for transport between Ohcejohka and the airports, as well as between locations and venues in Ohcejohka.
| Airport | Distance from Ohcejohka | Transport | Car rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivalo Airport | Approx. 175 km | Car and bus | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Green Motion, Hertz |
| Kirkenes Airport | Approx. 190 km | Car | Avis, Hertz, Sixt Car Rental |
| Vadsø Airport | Approx. 140 km | Car | Avis, Hertz, Varanger Auto, Sixt Car Rental |
| Lakselv Airport | Approx. 190 km | Car | Avis, Hertz, Sixt Car Rental |
Travel by bus
A daily bus service is available between Ivalo and Ohcejohka.
Driving to Ohcejohka
For many guests from other parts of Sápmi, driving may be the best option for travelling to Ohcejohka. The Saami Council encourages participants to drive together when possible.
| From | Estimated driving time |
|---|---|
| Tromsø | 9 hours |
| Rovaniemi | 5 hours 20 minutes |
| Karasjok | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Anár/Inari | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Kiruna | 7 hours 10 minutes |
Stores and services
In Ohcejohka, there is one general store. In the surrounding areas of Nuorgam and Tana Bru, you can find stores with a wider selection.
| Place | Store | Address | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohcejohka/Utsjoki | Uulan Säästö Ky | Utsjoentie 1, 99980 Utsjoki, Finland | Mon–Fri: 09:00–18:00 Sat: 10:00–16:00 |
| Nuorgam | K-market | Nuorgamintie 4298, 99990 Nuorgam, Finland | Mon–Fri: 10:00–20:00 Sat: 10:00–18:00 Sun: 11:00–16:00 |
| Tana Bru | Rema 1000 | Ringveien 3, 9845 Tana Bru, Norway | Mon–Sat: 07:00–23:00 |
| Tana Bru | Coop Extra | Ringveien 4, 9845 Tana Bru, Norway | Mon–Sat: 07:00–23:00 |
Catering
All registered participants and guests are welcome to join the lunches and dinners organized every day at the Lávvu venue.
For questions about allergies and dietary restrictions, please contact saamicouncil@saamicouncil.net.
Useful phone numbers
112 — Finnish Emergency Number: Police, Fire and Medical
Address: Seitatie 1 A, 99980 Utsjoki, Finland
Phone: +358 40 1810285
Taksi Antti Sujala: +358 40 0545199
Taxi Raimo Esa Guttorm: +358 40 4125540
Mikko Järvensivu: +358 40 0941185
Contacting the Saami Council
Website:
www.saamicouncil.net
Dedicated page for the Conference:
23rd Saami Conference
Phone: +47 950 25 926
Email: saamicouncil@saamicouncil.net
Registration is available every day between 09:00 and 10:00 at the old school entrance.
Áššelistu ja áššebáhpirat
Áššelistu
Konfereanssa rahpan
Sáttagottiid dohkkeheapmi
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sáttaolbmuid nammalista
Sámiráđi njuolggadusatKonfereanssa mearridanváldi ja lágalašvuohta
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Gohččun Sámiid 23. konferensii sáddejuvvon 20.02.26
Sámiráđi njuolggadusatKonfereanssa ságajođiheaddjiid ja čálliid válljen
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiráđi njuolggadusat
Sámiid 23. konfereanssa evttohuvvon bargoortnetKonfereanssa beavdegirjji dárkkistanvuogi mearridit
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiráđi njuolggadusat
Sámiid 23. konfereanssa evttohuvvon bargoortnetÁššelisttu dohkkeheapmi oktan bargoortnegin
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Evttohuvvon áššelista
Sámiid 23. konfereanssa evttohuvvon bargoortnetBargojoavkkuid ásaheapmi
I. Cealkámušaid bargojoavku
II. Ohcejoga julggaštusa bargojoavku
III. Válgalávdegoddi
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiid 23. konfereanssa bargoortnetSámiráđi ja dan orgánaid doaibmačilgehusat 2022 – 2025 gieđahallan
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiráđi doaibmačilgehusat: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Kulturdoarjagat 2023-2026Sámiráđi rehketdoalločilgehusat 2022 – 2025 gieđahallan
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Čoahkkáigeassu rehketdoaluin jagiide 2022-2025
Jahkerehketdoalut: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dárkkistančilgehusat: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Sámiráđi strategiija 2026 - 2030
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiráđi strategiijaplána 2022-2026
Evttohuvvon Sámiráđi strategiijaplána 2026-2030Sámiráđi njuolggadusaid rievdadeapmi
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiráđi njuolggadusatSámiráđi lahtuid válljen 2026 - 2030
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Sámiráđi njuolggadusat
Sámiid 23. konfereanssa bargoortnetOhcejoga julggaštus
Áššečilgehus oktan mearrádusevttohusain
Mildosat:
Ohcejoga julggaštusevttohusCealkámušat
Vejolaš eará áššit
Sáttaolbmuide
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Cealkámušat: 20.06.26 dii. 13:00
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