ACRE 66.33'N 

AIM: To travel to various locations situated on or above the Arctic Circle border, following the line of latitude to circumnavigate the Arctic rim 

OBJECTIVE 1: To document life in its contemporary form, specifically from a female perspective. this navigates the expectations of local community and visitors to the region, hosts and guests.

OBJECTIVE 2: To establish the significance of traditional heritage, the education of  local culture and tradition and identify realistic expectations of authenticity. 

OBJECTIVE 3: To photo document the journey using analogue methods i.e. black and white film photography 

Suggested ITINERARY (subject to change)

Part 1: October 2025 - Norway

Travelling by public transport to Bodø via Oslo, Trondhein and Mo I Rana, to research Sámi Peoples relationship with tourism. 

Part 2: February 2026 - Sweden

Travelling from Kiruna to Luleå via Jokkmokk to attend the annual Sámi festival and research the celebration of Sámi life.

Part 3: November 2026 - Finland 

Travelling to Rovaniemi by public transport to document the preparation of Christmas season and the Sámi cultural authenticity relating to 'Santa' (the commercial productivity of Rovaniemi)

Part 4: 2027 - Iceland (TBC)

Akureyri - Raufarhöfn via Grimsey island 

Part 5: 2027 - Greenland (TBC)

walking the ACT Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut

Part 6: 2028 - Canada (TBC)

Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut

Part 7: 2029 - Alaska (TBC)

Part 8: 2030 - Russia (TBC)

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