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 …

Feb 6, 2026 · 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 …

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 …

Learn about the Sámi, the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia — their languages, reindeer herding, arts, history, and ongoing land rights struggles.

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 …

The Sami are the only recognized group of indigenous people in Europe. The live in Sápmi, the northern-most region of Fennoscandia, covering parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola …

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 …