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
Read moreThe Government of Finland has prolonged the work of the Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying the process needs more
Read moreBy Elizaveta Vereykina, The Independent Barents Observer Sami reindeer herder Egil Kalliainen can’t imagine a better job than herding. “I
Read moreSami in Finland marked the 50th anniversary of their Parliament on Thursday, saying it’s a testament to the progress made.
Read moreA ground-breaking symphonic composition featuring Niillas Holmberg, a Sami joik soloist from Finland, makes its international debut at the National
Read moreSweden’s Ministry of Culture announced a former diplomat as the new chair of Sweden’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Tuesday.
Read moreThe government says it plans to bring the controversial Sami Parliament Act before the legislature before year’s end. Prime Minister Petteri
Read moreA Truth Commission is currently investigating historical wrongdoing against the Sami, the indigenous peoples of a large area of land
Read moreThe Sami Parliament in Finland rejected participation in a Lapland wind power study saying the body does not participate in
Read moreIn an ornate assembly hall of the Storting, Norway’s parliament, Dagfinn Hoybraten, chair of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission,
Read moreEducators from participating kindergartens in SaMOS, a pilot initiative to prioritize Sami language and culture in early childhood education in
Read moreIt’s the third time attempts to reform Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act have failed This piece was produced with the support
Read moreOne of the governing parties, the Centre, joined the opposition in torpedoing the bill, which would have given indigenous people
Read moreA recent survey of Sami children in Finland suggests a connection to nature is one of the most important factors
Read moreTwo mines with major reserves of the valuable metal are ready to be developed in the Kola Peninsula. According to
Read moreWith more people purchasing Sami handicrafts and arts, the Saami Council says the recent launch of special trademarks will help
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