Empowering Indigenous Narratives through Digital Media, Cinema and Education

In the evolving digital media landscape, there is a growing need for storytelling and new media expertise, particularly for narratives from Indigenous communities. External sourcing often overlooks local infrastructure and talent development. In the Arctic, Indigenous people face significant challenges in accessing education and training in the audiovisual and film sectors. 

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Aerial view of winter forest covered in snow in Finland, Lapland. drone photography

The Interreg Aurora funded project, Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media, aims to bridge this gap by offering tailored educational programmes in digital storytelling, with a special focus on cinema for Indigenous communities. By identifying specific needs and developing resources, the project aims to empower individuals to document their stories and advance professionally. This initiative seeks to preserve Indigenous cultures while generating employment opportunities through educational and industry partnerships. 

The project efforts aim to enhance media skills, promote Sámi culture and foster cross-border connections in Sápmi, contributing to the broader dissemination and production of Indigenous cultural and artistic endeavours.


Interreg Aurora

Social, ecological and economic sustainable development is an overarching goal in the Interreg Aurora Programme. All projects funded by Interreg Aurora contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media project contributes primarily to the following UN Sustainable Development Goal.

The project on the Interreg Aurora web page

Interreg Aurora

Social, ecological and economic sustainable development is an overarching goal in the Interreg Aurora Programme. All projects funded by Interreg Aurora contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media project contributes primarily to the following UN Sustainable Development Goal.

The project on the Interreg Aurora web page