Mirva Haltia is a Finnish Karelian artivist and entrepreneur dedicated to reviving the endangered Karelian language and culture. Her trilingual poetry book, 'Gruuga' (2023), delves into the Karelian language, identity, community, and the experiences of reconnecting with them. The poems in 'Gruuga' were originally written in the Karelian language (specifically the Southern dialect of Karelian Proper) and have been translated into Finnish and English. 'Gruuga' stands out as one of the very few books written in this dialect. During her speech, we will enjoy a bilingual poem reading in Karelian and English and gain deeper insights into the Karelian language, culture, and the experiences of revitalization work.
Learn more about Mirva’s artivism at her website
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