Kiilakoski, I am Fire but my Environment is the Lighter - A Study on Locality, Mobility, and Youth Engagement in the Barents Region

The pressing issues that young people face appear different when seen from the perspective of urban centres or far-flung rural locations. This study focuses on the very north of the Barents Region, examining the conditions, youth cultures, and the everyday life of the young residents in three locations in Finland, Norway, and Russia. The issues of locality, mobility, and engagement are examined by analysing artworks produced by the youth of the region. The study reveals that for the local...