‘People are not props’: The Sámi reindeer herders fighting stereotypes to build ethical tourism
A new wave of positive-impact experiences in northern Finland is finally allowing the Sámi to benefit from the tourism boom.
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Reindeer tensions stalk Swedish rally
Reindeer apparently slain in a grisly manner and a conflict between local Sami reindeer herders and organisers have cast a shadow over the Swedish Rally which began Thursday. After 50 years of the ...
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Sami reindeer herders apply for emergency aid as climate crisis bites
The mild Swedish winter has made it difficult for reindeer to find their own food. Photo: Paul Wennerholm/TT "There is just one explanation and that's climate change," Jan Rannerud, chair of the Sami ...
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Sami Parliament in Finland call for reform to Reindeer Damage Act
The Sámi Parliament in Finland is calling for reform of the Reindeer Damage Act after the March 13 government refusal to ...
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Johtingeaidnu – The Path Within. An artistic research project by Emilia Tikka
In the exhibition Johtingeaidnu – The Path Within, Finnish artist Emilia Tikka, Sámi reindeer herder Oula A. Valkeapää, and artist Leena Valkeapää explore the traditions of nomadic Sámi ...
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UN decision on Sámi people in Finland is a victory for global indigenous rights
In October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) issued a landmark decision ...
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The move reflects an increased focus on Indigenous art practices in museums around the world
The Northern Sámi artist Máret Ánne Sara—who explores political and ecological issues affecting the Sámi and Indigenous communities of northern Norway—will take over Tate Modern’s ...