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 nor have a nomadic lifestyle. To honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues 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 herding, utilizing every part of the animal for sustenance and craftmanship. The sami people live in four countries Norway, sweden, finland, and russia
The total population in these four countries is estimated at approx 80,000, of whom around half live in norway. We the sámi people want to advise visitors about how to act and how to behave when visiting our home We, the sámi people, have occupied and lived in these areas for thousands of years. Sápmi—a vast region located in northern fennoscandia—ranges across tundra, mountains, valleys, forests, lakes, and rivers Traveling from north to south, the land is varied and multifarious, and carries memories, stories, and songs
Sweden's indigenous people, the sámi, have their own cultural heritage, language, flag and parliament
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