Embroidery and Poetry: Britta Marakatt-Labba and Linnea Axelsson in conversation about Sámi storytelling

Embroidery and Poetry: Britta Marakatt-Labba and Linnea Axelsson speak with Maria Lind about Sámi storytelling tradition and the challenges facing Sámi lifestyle and culture.

Linnea Axelsson is a Swedish-Sámi poet and author born in Bårjås/ Porjus. She made her debut in 2010 with Tvillingsmycket. In 2018, she published the acclaimed epic novel Ædnan, which received several awards, including Augustpriset. In 2022 she published the novel Magnificat, and the poetry collection Sjaunja came out in 2024.

Photo: Britta Marakatt-Labba, Sprickor, 2009