Book Talk with Swedish Author Elin Anna Labba

The Embassy of Sweden is pleased to welcome acclaimed Swedish Sámi author Elin Anna Labba for a conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Rule (Chickasaw Nation), distinguished Indigenous scholar.

The discussion will center on Labba's internationally acclaimed book, (Far inte till havet), which explores the forced displacement of Sámi communities in northern Scandinavia following twentieth-century hydroelectric development. Through archival research, oral histories, and literary storytelling, the work examines themes of memory, identity, resilience, and Indigenous relationships to land.

Together, Labba and Dr. Rule will explore Indigenous storytelling, cultural heritage, and the role of literature in preserving histories, strengthening cultural continuity, and advancing dialogue across communities and borders.
After the program books will be available for purchase via Bridge Street Books.

Program

6:00 PM | Doors open & light refreshments
6:30 PM | Artist Talk
7:30 PM | Book Signing

This event is part of Elin Anna Labba's U.S. tour organized by the University of Minnesota Press and the Embassy of Sweden's Indigenous cultural exchange initiative.
Elin Anna Labba’s U.S. tour is supported by the Swedish Arts Council (Statens kulturråd) and the Swedish Institute, whose support has made it possible to introduce her work to audiences across the United States and further strengthen cultural connections between Sweden and North America.

Practical Information:

• Government issued photo ID is required.