Date of Award
Spring 2022
Document Type
Creative Project
Abstract
Where Life and Language Meet is an interdisciplinary project exploring my Sámi heritage through research and the creation of a poetry collection. Following a brief historical background on the Sámi, the project showcases how my original poems are informed by Sámi storytelling practices. The analytical essay also explores how these poems fit into a larger framework of contemporary literature. Overall, this project demonstrates the creation of poetry as not only cultural heritage work but also a showcase for a culture not significantly explored in contemporary Western scholarship.
Recommended Citation
Stevens, Miles Jordan, "Where Life and Language Meet: An Interdisciplinary Collection in Context of My Sámi Heritage" (2022). HON 499 Honors Thesis or Creative Project. 19.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/honors_theses/19
