Living in Kautokeino
Your studentlife isnt just at the university, but also in the whole area of Kautokeino. Here is some info about activities in Kautokeino that you may like to see or be a part in.
Kautokeino or Guovdageaidnu means "in the middle of the road" and has been the heart of Sápmi for ages. Kautokeino is a place where the sami language is to be heard everywhere and everyday.
Big happenings
- Sami easter festival
- Nilut Cup
- Høstfestivalen/Autumn festival
- Vanndrag/Waterdrag
- Saami ski race
- Sikfestivalen/ The common whitefish festival
In the easter there is a lot of activites in Kautokeino. People from different areas of Sápmi and even other countries comes to Kautokeino to experience easter in the heart of Sápmi. Sami grand prix is a joik and singing contest for Sami people that definitely is something that you will find exciting! Also VM in reindeerrace, fishingcontests, snowmobilerace, theaters and e.e is something you should see while you are in Kautokeino.
Housing
SSO has 18 familyapartments and 18 smaller apartments/rooms. Any questions about the apartments/rooms, write a mail to: sso@samiskhs.no or call: +47 78 44 84 30
Kindergarden
SSO also have a kindergardenoffer to students at SUC. Students children are a priority. Any questions about the kindergarden, write a mail to: sso@samiskhs.no or call: +47 78 44 84 30