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
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
Read moreThis year’s winter solstice falls on 21 December. Wednesday marks the winter solstice, making it the shortest day of the
Read more“I’m pleased to be on this side of the border. To be free and not persecuted. To speak the truth
Read moreFollowing a plenary debate on Friday afternoon, MPs have agreed to send a controversial bill related to Sámi rights to
Read moreThe assembly of the Sami parliament in Finland will take place later this month to discuss proposed amendments to the
Read moreAfter ministers voted 11 to 3, Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who drafted the bill, said she regretted the decision was
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