Dr. Sara Rohr

Biography

Sara Valentina Rohr is a doctoral candidate at the University of Bern, Switzerland, involved in the SNF doc.ch project 'Performing Inuit Sovereignty through Katajjaq/Katajjaniq.' Her research focuses on the intersections of climate change adaptation, sustainability, resilience, and indigenous cultural practices, specifically Inuit throat singing. With a Master's degree in History earned with distinction from the University of Bern, she has also served in various academic capacities, including research assistant and tutor at the Medieval Department of the Historical Institute. Her dissertation aims to explore the connotations of Katajjaq/Katajjiq within contemporary artistic practices and the collaborative engagements of Inuit and non-Inuit artists, reflecting on the historical and social contexts surrounding these performances. Sara's work emphasizes the significance of recontextualizing traditional Inuit practices in confrontations with Western narratives, advocating for Inuit sovereignty and identity in both local and global arenas. She employs interdisciplinary methods, combining ethnomusicology, gender studies, and indigenous scholarship, ensuring the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in her research processes.

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