In other words I’m sure the only people who enjoy May in Sápmi are the reindeer herders: miessemánnu stands for… Read more May is miessemánnu – a season of its own
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Posts in English
P.S: The swans just arrived!
They just landed on the partly open river this sunny but cold and windy evening. My first thought was that… Read more P.S: The swans just arrived!
Skiing in Biedjovággi
Considering the amount of snow just two weeks ago, I was convinced that this year skiing season would continue until… Read more Skiing in Biedjovággi
Indigenous beauty pageants
Recently the Sami News had a story about a beauty contest to be organized by several Finno-Ugric organizations and bodies.… Read more Indigenous beauty pageants
Earth day: 10 commandments to save the Earth
It is good to know there is one president of a state in this world who is up to speed… Read more Earth day: 10 commandments to save the Earth
Easter in Kauto
Easter is the biggest thing in this town, and the only time of the year when something really happens. It’s… Read more Easter in Kauto
Saving seeds in the Arctic – who benefits?
Last week we learned in the news that the latest Norwegian venture in the Arctic is the official opening of… Read more Saving seeds in the Arctic – who benefits?
Int’l Conference on Sami Self-Determination
Last week there was an International Conference on Sami Self-Determination in Alta, Norway. You can check the program and view… Read more Int’l Conference on Sami Self-Determination
“Selfish capitalism is bad for your health”
Ok, if all the news and stories of increased poverty and social suffering, exploitation of workers, dispossession of peoples from… Read more “Selfish capitalism is bad for your health”
Frozen waves
Morning glory – this is a view from our window on Sunday morning when the glorious sun was just above… Read more Frozen waves