Sami Cultural Heritage Institutions’ Insights into Education and Digitalisation

This chapter explores the digital integration of tangible and intangible cultural heritage into educational approaches within the Sami museum and archive sector, emphasising its significance in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Sami people. This study examines how Sami museum and archive personnel (N = 9) perceive the role of these institutions in connecting traditional knowledge with current educational practices and the Sami pedagogical framework. The findings underscore a burgeoning interest in digital resources for education alongside the crucial role of heritage institutions in cultural revitalisation and highlight the importance of involving museums and archives in engaging with Sami communities to develop Sami cultural heritage education. Furthermore, the study presents the challenges to and potential of Sami cultural heritage digitalisation. The chapter concludes by proposing concrete future development needs, including expanding educational offerings, advancing research and implementing Indigenous cultural heritage digitalisation based on the principles of community engagement and ethical considerations.