Veli-Pekka Lehtola

North Sámi historian and academic

Veli-Pekka Lehtola is a North Sámi historian and academic. He is professor of Sámi culture at the Giellagas Institute of the University of Oulu, Finland.2

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Born Oct 17, 1957.1

About

He is known for his research in Sami culture. He is also politically active, promoting a narrow definition of Sámi groups towards the Finnish government.

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Career

Occupation: cultural studies scholar, university teacher.3

Personal life

  • BornOct 17, 1957, Inari4
  • CitizenshipFinland5
  • ResidenceKouvola6 7