On the 10th of October, the European and Nordic Studies program hosted its annual Fall Event, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for an enriching cultural and academic experience. The evening featured a screening of Sumé: The Sound of a Revolution, a documentary film that chronicles the story of Sumé, a pioneering Greenlandic band whose music played a crucial role in shaping Greenland’s national identity and resistance against Danish colonialism.
The event provided an excellent opportunity to explore the intersection of music, politics, and identity, particularly in the context of the Arctic and Nordic regions. The film resonated with the themes covered in the Territorial Autonomies in the Nordics course, a key component of the ENS program. This course delves into the political and cultural autonomy of various territories in the Nordic region.
In addition to the screening, attendees enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere with pizza and snacks, which allowed for engaging discussions about the film and its broader implications on Nordic and European studies. The event encouraged participants to reflect on the role of cultural movements in challenging political structures and promoting self-determination, topics central to both the Territorial Autonomies in the Nordics course and the ENS program’s focus on European and Nordic dynamics.
We look forward to continuing to offer such opportunities for academic and cultural engagement in the future.