Norway has officially scheduled the state funeral for King Harald V for September 9, marking the first time Sápmi is included in national mourning protocols. As the country prepares for the ceremony, officials are conducting rehearsals while citizens and experts reflect on the monarch’s legacy and the scale of the upcoming event.
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.
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.
Rising temperatures in northern Finland are causing palsas to melt and allowing pine forests to encroach on fells, with forecasts indicating the region's climate will soon match that of southern Finland.
A report investigated the image of Finland created by Helsinki's tourist shops, finding a mix of Russia, Sápmi, and Scandinavia in their offerings, including Vikings and Greenland shirts.
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 iconic artwork 'Pile o’Sápmi Supreme' by Máret Ánne Sara, featuring 400 reindeer heads, has been dismantled from Norway's National Museum and is being transported to Canada.
