Network members

The network consists of a diverse working group with members from all Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The members are experienced professionals with extensive networks and a deep interest in the field. The group remains dynamic, with members frequently exchanged to bring fresh perspectives and expertise.

Current group members

  • Adriana Aurelius, Repatriation officer, Sámi Parliament, Sweden.
  • Jenny Bergman, Curator, The Historical Museum at Lund University.
  • Dorthe Dangvard Pedersen, Assistant Professor, Head of ADBOU the Unit of Anthropology at the Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Southern Denmark in Odens.
  • Pia Edqvist, Objects conservator, Department of Collections Management, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo. (Content manager-NNHRC website)
  • Kicki Eldh, Adviser, Swedish National Heritage Board.
  • Jans Heinerud, Senior Curator/archaeologist, Västerbottens museum.
  • Mikkel Jakobsson, Chair of the Cultural Committee at the Swedish Sámi Parliament.
  • Jutta Kuitunen, Chief Intendant for Collections at the Finnish Heritage Agency (FHA).
  • Olof Ljungström, Docent, Head of the Research and Objects Unit, Medical History and Heritage, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
  • Marianna Niukkanen, Chief Intendant for Archaeological Field Work Services at the Finnish Heritage Agency (FHA).
  • Ulla Nordfors, Ph.D, Docent, Archeology, University of Turku, Finland.
  • Sara Næss Elleskov, PhD Fellow at Ilisimatusarfik – Greenland University & Nunatta Katersugaasivia Allagaateqarfialu – Greenland National Museum and Archive.
  • Dr Liisa Seppänen, Docent / Ass. prof. of archaeology School of History, Culture and Arts, University of Turku, Finland.
  • Dr Joe Wallace Walser III, Curator of Physical Anthropology, National Museum of Iceland.
  • Guðrún D. Whitehead, Assistant Professor of museology, University of Iceland.
  • Samantha Scott Reiter, PhD., Senior Researcher in Osteoarchaeology, in Prehistoric Archaeology Environmental archaeology and materials science. National Museum of Denmark.
Published Jan. 15, 2025 2:15 PM - Last modified May 12, 2026 5:04 PM