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Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lapland, Faculty of Education, working with the REBOUND project that is funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC) established within the Research Council of Finland. The project concentrates on questions of intergenerational green transition. Her research fields are in Indigenous research, espacially Sámi education, especially digital learning, language immersion, language nest pedagogy and language revitalization.
Field of science
- General education
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CAP-SHARE: CAP-SHARE
Keskitalo, P. (Principal Investigator), Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Collaborative Investigator), Tiilikka, H. (Collaborative Investigator), Kuusela, T. (Other) & Karjalainen, E. (Other)
29.05.2024 → 31.07.2027
Project: Co-funded project
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Saamelaisopetuksen erityispiirteet
Ratinen, I. (Principal Investigator), Keskitalo, P. (Principal Investigator), Tuomisto, A. (Other), Norvapalo, K. (Other), Muotka, P. (Other), Linkola-Aikio, I.-A. (Other), Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Principal Investigator), Äärelä, T. (Other) & Sarivaara, E. (Other)
Finnish National Agency for Education
16.05.2024 → 30.06.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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REBOUND KTK: Reconceptualizing Boundaries Together Towards Resilient and Just Arctic Future(s) (REBOUND)
Keskitalo, P. (Principal Investigator) & Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Collaborative Investigator)
01.10.2023 → 30.09.2026
Project: Co-funded project
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HEI-SAMI: HEI SAMI Nordplus
Keskitalo, P. (Principal Investigator), Saijets, M. (Other), Linkola-Aikio, I.-A. (Other), Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Collaborative Investigator), Jomppanen, K. (Other), Valkonen, S. (Collaborative Investigator), Outakoski, H. (Collaborative Investigator), Tiilikka, H. (Other), Korte, S.-M. (Other), Nurmela, V. (Other), Järvenpää, H. (Other) & Sarivaara, E. (Other)
01.08.2023 → 31.08.2025
Project: Co-funded project
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Participatory Citizen Engagement in the North: Exploring Green Transition Futures with Generative AI
Paananen, S., Äärelä-Vihriälä, R., Keskitalo, P. & Häkkilä, J., 2026, Increasing Participatory Engagement through Technology and Design: New Approaches for Participation. Suoheimo, M., Häkkilä, J. & Mahamuni, R. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Beyond survival: intergenerational climate justice as a conceptual framework for Arctic climate adaptation
Joona, T. & Äärelä-Vihriälä, R., 4 Dec 2025, In: Current Developments in Arctic Law. 13, p. 47-58 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific
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Building Indigenous Futures with Minecraft: A Sámi Educational Perspective
Eira Sara, L. M., Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. & Reichelt Føreland, L., 11 Sept 2025, In: Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in Europe. 24, 3, p. 118-143 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Kieli, luonto ja varhaiskasvatus: Saamelaisen pedagogiikan polku kestävään tulevaisuuteen
Äärelä-Vihriälä, R., 21 Nov 2025, In: Tutkittua varhaiskasvatuksesta. 21.11.2025Research output: Contribution to journal › Blog Post › Professional
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Leadership Transforming the Past and Present Educational Landscape in Sápmi
Linkola-Aikio, I.-A., Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. & Keskitalo, P., Mar 2025, The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Governance. Conde, E. & Wood-Donnelly, C. (eds.). Abingdon: Routledge, p. 168-185 18 p. (Routledge Handbooks).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Prizes
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Interreg NPA Award in the Emerging Trends category
Keskitalo, P. (Recipient), Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Recipient), Tiilikka, H. (Recipient), Kuusela, T. (Recipient), Aquino, J. (Recipient), Guðmundsdóttir,, R. (Recipient), Chauvat, C. (Recipient) & Turton, J. (Recipient), 1 Oct 2025
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Arctic Frontiers Conference Side Event: Intergenerational Capacity Sharing: The Connection between Nature and Youth
Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Organiser), Aquino, J. (Organiser), Tiilikka, H. (Organiser), Ravna-Pieski, H. (Chair), Olsen, C. A. (Panelist), Orassalo, V. (Panelist), Gørrissen, I. E. B. (Panelist), Hætta , L. (Panelist), Þórsson , F. (Panelist) & Cadec , I. L. (Panelist)
4 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Science for schools-työpaja
Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Organiser)
27 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Tieteiden yö
Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Organiser)
22 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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CAP-SHARE Stakeholder workshop
Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Organiser) & Tiilikka, H. (Organiser)
20 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Kulttuuriperintö ja taideperustaiset menetelmät kestävän tulevaisuuden rakentajina - Science for Schools tiedepajat
Äärelä-Vihriälä, R. (Organiser) & Tiilikka, H. (Organiser)
13 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organisation of an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
Press/Media
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Save-the-date: CAP-SHARE Digital Workshop
Keskitalo, P., Äärelä-Vihriälä, R., Guðmundsdóttir, R., Chauvat, C., Aquino, J., Turton, J. & Tiilikka, H.
05.03.2025
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Research
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Science: CAP-SHARE Building Bridges of Shared Capacity between Scientists, Policymakers, and Communities
Keskitalo, P., Äärelä-Vihriälä, R., Guðmundsdóttir, R., Chauvat, C., Aquino, J., Turton, J. & Tiilikka, H.
01.01.2025
1 Media contribution
Media contents: Research
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Building Bridges of Shared Capacity between Scientists, Policymakers, and Communities
Keskitalo, P., Äärelä-Vihriälä, R., Guðmundsdóttir, R., Chauvat, C., Aquino, J., Turton, J. & Tiilikka, H.
18.12.2024
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Research
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“Revitalization of Sámi Languages: Language Nests as an Example”
30.09.2024
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Research
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CAP-SHARE Project Announcement Online
Keskitalo, P. & Äärelä-Vihriälä, R.
11.09.2024
1 item of Media coverage
Media contents: Other