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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Finland passes winter’s midway point
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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Fleeing Russia, Andrei seeks asylum in what for him is still historical homeland, Sapmi
“I’m pleased to be on this side of the border. To be free and not persecuted. To speak the truth
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Controversial Sámi bill sent to parliamentary committees for consideration
Following a plenary debate on Friday afternoon, MPs have agreed to send a controversial bill related to Sámi rights to
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Sami parliament in Finland to discuss government proposal to amend act
The assembly of the Sami parliament in Finland will take place later this month to discuss proposed amendments to the
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Contested Sámi Parliament law heading to Finnish parliament following Centre pushback
After ministers voted 11 to 3, Justice Minister Anna-Maja Henriksson, who drafted the bill, said she regretted the decision was
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