Fredagsforum #3 «Etter sannheten…»: Samtale og scenisk refleksjon

Where does reconciliation work stand in Norway—three years after the commission’s report?

It has been three years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presented its report on the Norwegianization policy and its consequences for the Sámi, Kven/Norwegian Finnish, and Forest Finnish communities in Norway. The report marked a historic reckoning with a state policy that has affected generations—but where do we stand today?

Are we moving toward genuine reconciliation, or are there signs of stagnation and renewed denial? Which recommendations have been followed up, and which remain only on paper? How is Norwegian society responding to the demands for justice, accountability, and recognition—and what role can art and culture play in this process?

These questions will be brought into public discussion in a panel featuring journalist and historian Maren Sæbø, actor and theatre director Frank Jørstad, and theatre scholar and public commentator Maria Utsi. The conversation will be introduced and moderated by linguist and author Anna-Kaisa Räisänen.

Following the discussion, we will present Under the Shade of a Tree I Sat and Wept. The performance draws on international reconciliation processes, such as South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (1995) and Kosovo’s traditional blood feud reconciliation practices (1990). Two different contexts, but with a shared goal: forgiveness and the necessity of speaking the truth—even when that truth is uncomfortable.

Stay tuned on our website for updates and the announcement of additional participants.

In collaboration with Heddadagene