The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded Veli-Pekka Lehtola for his contributions to Sámi culture
The Finnish Cultural Foundation has awarded emeritus professor Veli-Pekka Lehtola a significant prize for his work in promoting Sámi culture, although he expresses mixed feelings about the honor.
Recently, the Day of the Sámi People was celebrated. What date?
A quiz published in Aftenposten includes trivia questions related to various topics, including the recent celebration of the Day of the Sámi People.
Beats and throat singing: Sámi DJs tap into growing pride in Indigenous identity
Sámi DJs Alice Marie Jektevik and Petra Laiti leverage their cultural heritage to foster pride in Indigenous identity while pursuing their music careers in northern Norway.
Finnish architect built a mobile spider sauna in New York - this is what it looks like
A Finnish architect has constructed a mobile sauna in New York as part of the city's first sauna village.
Sami Joiker and Big Band Perform Together - Orchestra Follows Sheet Music, Joiker Recalls from Memory
A unique concert blended traditional Sami joik with the Oulu All Star Big Band, showcasing the challenges of merging different musical styles.
The Sami People's Day should not be reduced to a political arena
The article criticizes the political party Rødt for exploiting Sami People's Day for political messaging, arguing that it should be a unifying event instead.
Environmental Crisis in Lapland: 'Ecocide is a Crime'
The article discusses the environmental crisis in Lapland faced by the Inarisami people, focusing on the challenges posed to their culture and way of life due to climate change and resource exploitation.
Four significant advances that have recently affected the Sámi
The Sámi people's position has improved significantly in the past year, according to Pirita Näkkäläjärvi, president of the Sámi Parliament, highlighting their rights to maintain and develop their language and culture.
Lapland in Winter: In the Realm of Whispering Lights
A winter journey through Norwegian and Finnish Lapland showcases the beauty and wisdom of Sami culture amid breathtaking natural landscapes.