The Sámi (/ ˈsɑːmi / SAH-mee; also spelled Sami or Saami) are the traditionally Sámi -speaking indigenous people inhabiting the region of Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts of …

Dec 7, 2025 · The Sami are a people who speak one of the varieties of the Sami language and inhabit Lapland and adjacent areas of northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland, as well as the Kola Peninsula …

6 days ago · Meeting a Sami man at Maze Sami village. Photo: David Nikel. Norway is home to the largest Sámi population today, and elements of Sámi heritage can be seen throughout the north, …

Nov 26, 2025 · We explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Sámi people, often known as Lapp or Saami, who have inhabited the Arctic circle’s expanses for thousands of years. This section delves into the …

Traditional Sami occupations are hunting, fishing, farming, and reindeer herding, though only a minority of today's Sami make a living from these activities alone, and virtually none live in a natural economy …

May 22, 2025 · The Sámi (also spelt Sami or Saami) are the Indigenous people of Sápmi – a vast region that stretches across northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and into the Kola Peninsula of Russia.

The Sami are one of the world’s indigenous people with their own language, culture and lifestyle, with close connection to nature.

Dec 4, 2024 · The Sami people, often referred to as the indigenous inhabitants of Lapland, have a rich cultural heritage that spans across the northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

May 8, 2018 · Sami society is traditionally open and egalitarian, and the Sami are known for their courtesy and hospitality to outsiders. They willingly accept other Sami who may not be full-blooded.

Dec 4, 2025 · Finland pursued decades of unjust assimilation practices against the indigenous Sami people inhabiting the northernmost parts of the country, according to a Truth and Reconciliation …