Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team

We are an international group of researchers investigating how Indigenous societies survive/maintain cohesion when faced with changing physical conditions.

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

SUN researchers Gunlög Fur,@JanneLahti__, and Lindsay Doran (@studiesinpunk) traveled to Staare last week with @lnuccon to learn more about Sámi perspectives and experiences in the region! Check out the following link to share in our travels: 🌍

https://t.co/8CvB2iYt0w

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

The SUN Project has recently returned from a wonderful collaborative study trip to Staare, Sweden, with @lnuccon -- more pictures to follow soon!

[Concurrences at Linnaeus University @lnuccon]

Members of Concurrences are presently on a study trip to Staare/Östersund, among other activities enjoying learning from @jerkerbexelius, director of Gaaltije Sami Museum who spoke about Sami perspectives on contemporary issues

https://t.co/7qKVeiI73k

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Conferences: our SUN team's on the move! Here's a quick peek at Lindsay Doran (@studiesinpunk) in Munich during the 35th Biennial @eaas_eu!☀️

Lindsay, @samira_saramo, & @LottaLeiwo's panel: "Reading Settler Colonial Claims on Power and Place Through Migrant-Settler Texts".

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Deadline extended: Abstracts for edited volume focusing on Indigenous survivance in boarding school systems across North America and Sápmi! 🌍 Submissions due by 06.05.24.

See our website for full details!
https://t.co/n2jecua62P

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Open now: CFA --> edited volume focusing on Indigenous survivance in boarding school systems across North America and Sápmi! 🌍

Submissions due by 15.04.24.

See our website for full details:

https://t.co/KtQL6WODN3

[Settler Colonial Studies @SetColStudies]

The first Settler Colonial Studies issue of 2024 is out now. You can find it here:
https://t.co/RxgE0g8NS4

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Application deadline is 13 March 2024. We hope to hear from you soon!

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Are you currently a postdoc interested in the many facets of Indigenous survivance? Have a PhD in history or a relevant field?

Join us! Position open now for one postdoctoral fellow!

For more information, check out the job posting here: https://t.co/CIzFCGoi9b

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Recently published: SUN team member Lindsay Doran's (@studiesinpunk) peer-reviewed article in the Scandinavian Journal of History! Read here:

https://t.co/ZJtg19jQQw

[National Congress of American Indians @NCAI1944]

🧵NCAI proudly celebrates #IndigenousPeoplesDay & the rich tapestry of Tribal Nations across the globe that have been instrumental in shaping our world. 🌍

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have stood as protectors of the land, defenders of the environment, & much more.

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Check out our General Gallery to see pictures from SUN member Lindsay's recent trip to the @Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan!

https://t.co/8CvB2iYt0w

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

The SUN Project’s Call for Papers at the 4th World Congress of Environmental History 2024 is now open until 23:59 CET on 18 September 2023!

More information on our panel + paper submission forms can be found at our website -- take a look! 🌍

https://t.co/2NIdST8jCv

[Settler Colonial Studies @SetColStudies]

Our latest issue contains many interesting articles on settler colonialism, sovereignty, and belonging in Canada and the Middle East 👇🥳🌻 https://t.co/RxgE0g8NS4

[Janne Lahti @JanneLahti__]

It was much fun being hosted by Steve Hausmann on @AnderssonRani
and my new book Finnish Settler Colonialism in North America. You can find the #ebook #OpenAccess
here https://t.co/YWlZCWTERF
@HelsinkiUPress
@HYhumtdk
@NewBooksNetwork
https://t.co/KvNu7ZCNm5

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Our research team will be holding a panel at the Fourth World Congress of Environmental History 2024 — kicking off 19 — 23 August 2024 at @UniOulu, Finland!

More information will be posted soon with paper submission guidelines!

https://t.co/Dak2OcGfeY

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

In our field, open conversations between diverse communities are invaluable. Moving forward, we’d like to create a space to share some of our own conversations -- and hear from you, too!

Announcing our website's "Conversations With..." guest blog series!

https://t.co/GuY3I0Gsnt

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Behind the scenes: a peek at SUN team member Lindsay Doran (@studiesinpunk) enjoying the gorgeous Uppsala weather between conference panels!

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

As the last members of our team leave @UU_University after #naas2023, we express thanks for our chance to attend! Here's to new acquaintances and knowledge! 🌍

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Our fearless leader, Gunlög Fur of @linneuni, kicked off Day 3 of #naas2023 with her excellently thought-provoking plenary lecture, "Building a New Scandinavia on Indigenous Land."

[Surviving the Unthinkable: Research Team @The_SUN_Project]

Kiitos, Reetta! SUN team members Gunlög Fur and Lindsay Doran (@studiesinpunk) were excited to take part in such a productive and informative discussion with #naas2023 scholars!