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Why the Sámi People—and Their Ancient Songs—Matter More Than Ever

In this week’s podcast episode of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies, we explore the rich history of the Sámi. Host Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure's associate editorial director, is joined by three ...
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Katja Gauriloff Makes History With ‘Je’vida,’ the First Feature Shot in the Skolt Sámi Language: ‘My Mother Never Let Me Forget’

Director Katja Gauriloff has made history with “Je’vida,” the first feature shot in the Skolt Sámi language. “It’s my native tongue, but because of forced assimilation in Finland [of the Sámi people] ...
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Report: Climate is central to truth and reconciliation for the Sámi in Finland

As Finland reckons with its historic mistreatment of the Indigenous Sámi people, climate change complicates the path forward.
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Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing

(The Conversation) — In May 2025, Tapio Luoma, archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, delivered an apology to the Sámi, the only recognized Indigenous people in the European Union.
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Europe’s competition over Indigenous Sámi resources: Voices from the land (commentary)

In northern Europe, Indigenous Sámi people continue to compete with neighboring nations for the same resources and lands, says Áslat Holmberg, former president of the Saami Council, political leader ...
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First Look: Sámi-Swedish Director Oskar Östergren Njajta On Bringing Sámi Culture To Global Audiences In ‘Saajve’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The Nordic-Baltic animation industry is the gift that keeps on giving. After learning about Little Amélie co-director Liane-Cho Han’s new project, audiences at the Fredrikstad Animation Festival got ...