Towards a desire-based research approach in Arctic Norway. Sámi homemaking as survivance

In this article, we explore how a desire-based research approach can contribute to new conversations about what it means to be Indigenous in the Arctic. We explore Eve Tuck’s concept of desire based research and Gerald Vizenor’s concepts of survivance as a methodological starting point for this study of Sámi homemaking practices. Indigenous homemaking can be understood as a practise that continues to create a strong sense of Sámi presence in everyday life, where Indigenous people today actively live their lives in relation to their communities and ancestors. The article is based on a qualitative material, with interviews with Sámi individuals in Norway and observation of homes. We argue that Sámi homemaking is form of decolonization of everyday life. Inspired by Sara Ahmed, we argue that Sámi homemaking, as practices linked to inhabiting spaces where one feels comfortable and connected, is a good starting point for desire-based research.

Til publikasjon: https://doi.org/10.1080/2154896x.2025.2562752, https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5318127 | Publiseringsår: 2025 | Tidsskrift: The Polar Journal