Two dance artists have been selected for this year's Jårrh! residency in Tärnaby.
Yutzil Pablo, a Maya Mam dancer and textile artist from Guatemala, and Linnéa Sundling, a choreographer with Sámi heritage, both integrate dance and textile art in their work.
Jårrh! is a global residency program for Indigenous artists focusing on choreography and movement.
This year's call for applications received 68 submissions from artists in 30 countries, including Guatemala, Myanmar, Haiti, Tanzania, and Pakistan.
Marit-Shirin Carolasdotter who has Indigenous roots from Sápmi (Hotagen, South Sámi) in Sweden and from Kurdistan, Iraq is the project manager for Jårrh!,
She said the applications highlighted the need for a global platform for Indigenous dance artists.
"We are moved and grateful to receive so many stories and artistic visions," she said.
A jury of Indigenous artists and representatives from Aejlies, Riksteatern, and Tärnaby selected the residents.
Yutzil Pablo, the artist travelling the farthest, blends contemporary choreography with Indigenous traditions.
During the residency, she will explore connections between Mayan animal symbolism and Sámi spirit animals, developing a dance piece that engages with the land, people, and nature.
Linnéa Sundling, a dancer and choreographer with Sámi heritage, will continue her project 'Platsens minne/Deavam' (Memory of the Place), where choreography and textiles intertwine to reflect the land's historical significance.
She will collaborate with textile artist Ida Isak Westerberg, incorporating a large weaving as part of the choreographic expression.
Sound designer Cicely Irvine will also contribute by recording natural sounds to integrate the voice of the landscape into the artwork.
The residencies are scheduled for late summer and autumn, with final dates to be confirmed in consultation with the artists.
"We are truly looking forward to Yutzil's and Linnéa's time here and the opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with them later this year," Ms Carolasdotter said.