Finland prolongs Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission through 2025
The Government of Finland has prolonged the work of the Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying the process needs more
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Reindeer herders in northern Norway feel left out as cooperation with Russia shrinks
By Elizaveta Vereykina, The Independent Barents Observer Sami reindeer herder Egil Kalliainen can’t imagine a better job than herding. “I
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Sami mark 50th anniversary of their Parliament in Finland
Sami in Finland marked the 50th anniversary of their Parliament on Thursday, saying it’s a testament to the progress made.
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Sami joik, symphonic music fusion from Finland makes int’l debut in Ottawa
A ground-breaking symphonic composition featuring Niillas Holmberg, a Sami joik soloist from Finland, makes its international debut at the National
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New chairman appointed to Sweden’s Truth and Reconciliation Comission
Sweden’s Ministry of Culture announced a former diplomat as the new chair of Sweden’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Tuesday.
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Sami self-governing reform headed to Finnish Parliament
The government says it plans to bring the controversial Sami Parliament Act before the legislature before year’s end. Prime Minister Petteri
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Truth Commission for the Sami People looking to spread knowledge of past injustices
A Truth Commission is currently investigating historical wrongdoing against the Sami, the indigenous peoples of a large area of land
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Sami turn down participation in Lapland wind power survey
The Sami Parliament in Finland rejected participation in a Lapland wind power study saying the body does not participate in
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Norway truth commission details country’s dark history of assimilation
In an ornate assembly hall of the Storting, Norway’s parliament, Dagfinn Hoybraten, chair of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission,
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Sami-led project seeks to revitalize Indigenous education across Arctic Europe
Educators from participating kindergartens in SaMOS, a pilot initiative to prioritize Sami language and culture in early childhood education in
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Bitter disappointment as Finland’s attempt to reform Indigenous law fails — again
It’s the third time attempts to reform Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act have failed This piece was produced with the support
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Marin “disappointed” in failure of Sámi Parliament Act reform
One of the governing parties, the Centre, joined the opposition in torpedoing the bill, which would have given indigenous people
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Connection to nature, concern for environment amongst results of Sami youth survey
A recent survey of Sami children in Finland suggests a connection to nature is one of the most important factors
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Murmansk to expand lithium mining, eyes battery production
Two mines with major reserves of the valuable metal are ready to be developed in the Kola Peninsula. According to
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Certification marks help both Sami artisans and consumers, says council
With more people purchasing Sami handicrafts and arts, the Saami Council says the recent launch of special trademarks will help
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