sámi
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Indigenous mental health – Álgoálbmogiid mielladearvvašvuohta
I recently became part of a council created to aid SÁNAG/SANKS in their care of sámi peoples health. I have a deep interest and passion for this subject, and great respect and expectations for SÁNAG and their work. I was invited to Romsa to meet with my fellow councilmembers and to become more aquainted with…
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Sámi skábma workshop – Christmas/yule traditions in sámi culture
A year ago, I started studying Sámi yule traditions. I prefer not to call it christmas, since the practice predates christianity in this region. When I grew up, my parents sometimes called it Solsnu (Sunturn”), and while we did surround ourselves with many common Christmas traditions – the yuletree, santa, the star and baby Jesus…
Isaksen Dáidda 