Event: Nils Klim Webinar Series: Transitional Justice in Settler States: Challenges, Contradictions and Possibilities

In this webinar series, leading scholars and professionals explore key themes in transitional justice within settler state contexts. Supported by the Nils Klim Prize and organised in cooperation with the ERC-funded MARCEN research project, the series features six conversations with invited guest speakers.

Drawing on expertise from Indigenous and legal studies, political science, history, sociology, and creative writing, the conversations examine how transitional justice processes unfold in states without formal political transitions. While the series places particular focus on the Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, its insights extend beyond Sápmi to broader discussions about justice, responsibility and settler colonialism.

Programme

The online series is open to all. You can take part in the full programme or attend individual sessions via Zoom, please see the link below. No registration is required.

All times are in Finnish/Helsinki local time (EET/UTC+2, EEST/UTC+3).
Zoom link: https://utu.zoom.us/j/62452963052 

Tuesday 17 March, 14:00–15:00, Settler state responsibility, recognition of violations and redress to Indigenous peoples: The Norwegian Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Focus
Speaker: Professor Eva Josefsen (The Arctic University of Norway)
Host: Associate Professor Daniela Alaattinoğlu (University of Turku)

Tuesday 7 April, 10:00–11:00, Education’s Paradox and the state-Sámi relations in the Nordics: Historical injustices and the path to reconciliation
Speaker: Docent, Researcher Otso Kortekangas (University of Helsinki and Åbo Akademi University)
Host: Doctoral Researcher Roosa Helenius (University of Turku)

Monday 27 April, 14:00–15:00, Gendered settler colonialism: Perspectives from Sápmi
Speaker: Professor Astri Dankertsen (Nord University)
Host: Doctoral Researcher Valpuri Alanen (University of Turku)

Wednesday 13 May, 14:00–15:00, Transitional justice in Nordic settler states
Speaker: Senior Legal Adviser and Commissioner Láilá Susanne Vars (Sámi Parliament of Norway; Truth Commission for the Sámi People, Sweden)
Host: Associate Professor Daniela Alaattinoğlu (University of Turku)

Wednesday 27 May, 19:00–20:00, Transitional justice and settler states: Possibilities for queer perspectives?
Speaker: Associate Professor Billy-Ray Belcourt (University of British Columbia)
Host: Research Assistant Elna Kanerva (University of Turku)

Wednesday 17 June, 14:00–15:00, Sámi self-determination: Law, governance and everyday sovereignty
Speaker: Doctoral Researcher Oula-Antti Labba (University of Lapland)
Host: Senior Researcher Klemetti Näkkäläjärvi (University of Turku)

Inquiries

Associate Professor Daniela Alaattinoğlu, daniela.alaattinoglu@utu.fi