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Sami turn down participation in Lapland wind power survey

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Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 14:28
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The Sami Parliament in Finland rejected participation in a Lapland wind power study saying the body does not participate in

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The ‘nightless night’ season begins in Finland’s Far North

Yle News
Posted: Monday, May 15, 2023 at 15:53
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When the sun sets over the Finnish Lapland municipality of Utsjoki on Monday, it will be the last time for

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Report recommends creation of Finnish space situational awareness centre

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Posted: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 15:39
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Given the growing importance of satellite systems in daily life, a Finnish report released on Wednesday recommends establishing a space

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Rovaniemi among cities with biggest rent hikes in Finland

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 15:39
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Housing rental costs in Finland increased during the first quarter of this year, but to a greater degree in areas

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Finnair pilot flies off course to show passengers Northern Lights

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:00 — Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:30
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Strong solar winds have offered opportunities to see the colourful display in places as far south as Helsinki this week.

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Sami NGO demands removal of “Far Northern Attire” from Square Enix’s Final Fantasy

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 16:26
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The NGO that promotes the rights and interests of Sami in Arctic Europe are demanding that Square Enix remove the

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Connection to nature, concern for environment amongst results of Sami youth survey

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Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 14:06
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A recent survey of Sami children in Finland suggests a connection to nature is one of the most important factors

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Finland: National Sámi Day

Yle News
Posted: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:11
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Finland celebrates National Sámi Day on Monday, writes farming union newspaper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (siirryt toiseen palveluun) (MT). The day commemorates the first

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Real-life Santa embarks on Christmas journey from Arctic Finland

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 15:09
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Yle has been broadcasting Santa’s departure from Korvatunturi since the 1960s. Finland’s real life Santa Claus has set off from

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Finland passes winter’s midway point

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12:33
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This year’s winter solstice falls on 21 December. Wednesday marks the winter solstice, making it the shortest day of the

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Lack of progress on Sami act in Finland “deeply concerning:” Sami Parliamentary Council

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 16:07 — Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 16:34
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The body made up of the Sámi parliaments in Finland, Norway, and Sweden said on Wednesday that it’s “deeply concerned”

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Paramedics report increase in assaults, threats of violence

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 11:39 — Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 11:51
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Paramedics in Finland have reported an increase in the number of assaults and threat of violence that they experience while

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Project seeks to assess respect for Indigenous rights in Sapmi

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 15:45
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A project established to gather statistics and assess the respect of Indigenous rights in Sapmi is an important step towards

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Truth & Reconciliation Commission in Finland—Election of new commissioners postponed

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 14:07
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The Sami Parliament in Finland postponed the election of new commissioners to the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission this month

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Tree hugging championships set for August 20 in Arctic Finland

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 15:15 — Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 15:50
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The third annual tree hugging championships in Arctic Finland takes place on August 20, and organizers say they’re looking forward

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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