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 In the winter, the landscape is covered in snow. 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. 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.
Out of the ten sámi languages, nine are still spoken Three of these are spoken in finland North sámi, inari sámi and skolt sámi.
OPEN
