Photo: Kristoffer Myhre Hætta

11th-14th of August 2022, Sápmi Pride was celebrated as a part of the Sámi Conference in Jiellevárre as a collaboration between Garmeres, Saami Council, Sáminuorra, Suoma Sámi Nuorat and Noereh.

Thursday

During the official opening of the Sámi Conference on thursday the 11th at 13:00, Garmeres said a few opening words, marking the beginning of Sápmi Pride 2022. The day ended with a queer sámi lávvu hangout at Gällivare Hembygdsområde.

Friday

Friday morning started with coffee in the Garmeres lávvu. Around 14:00 Garmeres held a speech as a part of the "Empowering Sápmi" programme at the Sámi Conference. The day ended with a sign-making workshop for the pride parade along with Sáminuorra.

Saturday

The morning of the pride parade, coffee was served at the Garmeres Lávvu, along with pre-parade sparkles and a Gákti discussion with Anna-Stina Svakko.

The pride parade started at 13:30 from Grand Hotel Lapland, and went on throughout Jellevárre. The parade had attendance both from queer sámi as well as other attendants of the Sámi Conference.

The day ended with an open conversation with Garmeres about our dreams, desires and demands for the future.