Umeå universitet Centrum för samisk forskning is an academic department within Umeå University, located in Umeå, Sweden. This center is dedicated to the study and promotion of Sámi culture, language, and issues relevant to the Sámi people, an Indigenous group in the northern regions of Scandinavia. The center aims to contribute to the understanding of Sámi history, identity, and contemporary challenges through research, education, and collaboration with Sámi communities.
The center engages in various research projects and initiatives that focus on Sámi perspectives and knowledge systems. It collaborates with other academic institutions, organizations, and Sámi stakeholders to foster interdisciplinary research and promote Sámi languages and traditions. By providing a platform for scholarly inquiry and dialogue, Umeå universitet Centrum för samisk forskning plays a significant role in advancing the academic study of Sámi-related topics and supporting the preservation of Sámi heritage.