Merethe Kuhmunen

Journalist and Duojár

Merethe Kuhmunen is from Suijavárri (Suijavaara), close to Gárasavvon (Karesuando) in the Swedish area of Sápmi. Merethe is a journalist and educated as duojár. Merethe challenges the traditional norms of duodji and is passionate about developing duodji to be more inclusive.

Merethe Kuhmunen, a white-skinned person with pink short hair stands in front of a gray brick wall smiling and looking to the right side of the camera. Framed from the waist up, Kuhmunen is wearing black and brown frame glasses, a red patterned headwear, and a light pink furry coat.