The Sámi (US: / ˈsɑːmi / SAH-mee, UK: also / ˈsæmi / SAM-ee; [8] also spelled Sami or Saami) are the traditionally Sámi -speaking indigenous people inhabiting the region of Sápmi, which today …

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 …

5 days ago · Who Are the Sami? explores the origin and identity of the indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Europe. For thousands of years, the Sami have lived across the northern lands of Norway, …

Dec 22, 2025 · From ancient traditions to modern political influence, Sámi culture plays a central role in Northern Norway. Here’s what you should know about the history, identity, and resilience of the Sámi …

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 …

Out of the ten Sámi languages, nine are still spoken. Three of these are spoken in Finland: North Sámi, Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi.

Traditionally, the Sámi have been nomadic reindeer herders, relying on the animals for sustenance and as a central element of their cultural identity. The Sámi are renowned for their expertise in reindeer …

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.

The Sámi are the only recognised indigenous people in the area of the European Union. The status of the Sámi as an indigenous people is confirmed in the Constitution of Finland. Approximately 10,000 …