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Obscured Releasing has acquired rights to distribute the film about a Sámi family's environmental struggle, following its premieres in Berlin and Tribeca.

The application period for the Sámi Parliament electoral roll is currently open, with the Finnish Sámi Youth Association actively helping young people get information about applying and encouraging their participation in the elections.

A wolf has killed more than 120 reindeer in the Muddusjärvi reindeer herding district in Inari over the summer, resulting in damages exceeding 250,000 euros. Other Sámi reindeer herding districts are also struggling with wolf-related damages.

Finnish rap artist Etta visited Utsjoki for the first time to connect with her Sámi roots at the Utsjoen lumo festival, describing the experience as deeply emotional and finding her 'people'.

Heikki Autto, reportedly the only Sámi member of the Finnish parliament, met with the German Chancellor and is known for his strong advocacy for Lapland and distributing dried reindeer meat in parliament.

The Sámi Parliament in Norway has inadvertently made highly sensitive employee information publicly accessible in its online post lists for as long as 17 years, sparking shock and disbelief.

For the first time, the Sámi Parliament will have the opportunity to make proposals directly to the Finnish Parliament, a historic change from previous reporting through the government without further processing.

A choir from Turku, Finland, is set to make history by performing a Sámi-language song at London's Westminster Abbey during Easter. The Turku Cathedral Parish Oratorio Choir will bring the unique cultural performance to the historic church.

The Sámi Parliament has presented 13 proposals to the Finnish state, advocating for a separate law on Sámi reindeer herding and compensation for losses incurred from the Teno salmon fishing ban, aiming to build reconciliation.

Isalill Kolpus trengte ikke betenkningstid da hun ble spurt om å lede årets utgave av Sámi Grand Prix. Sammen med veteran Ánte Siri skal hun vise frem bredden av samiske talenter for hele familien.

Sámi DJs are drawing inspiration from their Indigenous culture, using beats and throat singing to create club nights that cater to a growing appetite for Indigenous-focused music.

Katarina Barruk will perform in Helsinki, singing about love and Sámi rights in her native Umeå Sami language, highlighting indigenous cultural preservation through music.

Sápmi Pride was celebrated with joy over the weekend in Inari, Finland, drawing attendees from as far as Sweden and Norway. The event brought together people to celebrate Sámi LGBTQ+ rights and culture.

The Sámi Parliament is revising its routines following the closure of a whistleblower case against its director, with the council reviewing its procedures.

An investigation by Helsingin Sanomat revealed that veteran organizations and Sámi substance abuse prevention programs in Finland have been among the worst at utilizing their funds. The Sámi organization fears that new, stricter criteria for social and health organization grants introduced by Wille Rydman will negatively impact them.

In Inari, Finland, Sámi languages are struggling for visibility on road signs and place name signs due to space limitations that only allow for two languages. Sámi people emphasize the importance of displaying multiple Sámi languages.

The number of Finnish, Swedish, and Sámi speakers in Finland has fallen below 5 million, attributed to the country's aging population and declining birth rate.

This spring, exhibitions at Kiasma and Oulu Art Museum are showcasing Sámi art and handicrafts on an unprecedented scale, bringing indigenous art to the forefront in Finland.

The 36th Sámi Grand Prix, the biggest music competition in Sápmi, is set to select the best joik and song in Kautokeino, with viewers in Finland also able to vote. The event will feature the duo Helge and Håkon, who are challenging the 'Sámi enough' criteria with their performance.

A working group, established by the Finnish government in collaboration with the Sámi Parliament and Skolt Sámi Village Council, has commenced its work to support the assessment of the Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations.

This year, in addition to Lehtola, the Cultural Foundation's grand prize recipients are writer and theater director Juha Hurme and physicist Nanna Myllys.

A law professor has criticized the Sámi Parliament's justification for keeping documents secret in a director's case. The Sámi Parliament is now considering opening the documents after complaints and criticism.

Rainbow Sámi people are celebrating in Inari, with discussions on art and alternative Sámi kinship terms, while emphasizing that Sápmi is not yet a safe place for them.

A new report highlights the situation of the small Koltansaamen language, stating that it needs a special status alongside other Sámi languages to prevent its complete loss if its value is measured solely by the number of speakers.

Con fruta roja madura y pétalos de rosa en un fondo de fina vainilla, especias y toques balsámicos se exhibe esta garnacha tinta con cariñena del proyecto personal en el Priorat de un Marc Aguiló que…

Sámi activists are raising concerns about a proposed luxury hotel project in Nanguniemi, Inari, involving Jasper Pääkkönen, arguing that the expansion of tourism threatens nature and interferes with reindeer herding routes.

Despite being asked to carpool to a plenary meeting, most politicians from the Sámi Parliament chose to rent individual cars, totaling 19 vehicles.

The new chairperson of Sámi youth addresses the pressures many young Sámi people face regarding moving back to their traditional homeland for studies and employment.

Kiasma's new exhibition features a rare collection of Sámi art, showcasing a powerful political voice alongside sensitivity and hope from world-class artists.

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Special kindergartens in Finland are playing a crucial role in helping the Sámi population preserve their nearly extinct language.