Dec 8, 2022 · For centuries, the Sámi people relied on reindeer herding for food, warmth, and income. Although the Sámi—along with many Indigenous cultures—have been suppressed over the years, they have found...

Reindeer herding is when reindeer are herded by people in a limited area. Currently, reindeer are the only semi-domesticated animal which naturally belong to the North. Reindeer herding is conducted in nine countries: Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Greenland, The United States (Alaska), Mongolia, China and Canada.

Feb 3, 2022 · The reindeer migration is a thousands-of-years-old tradition among Sami, the approximately 80,000 Indigenous people who reside in the upper reaches of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia in a region collectively known as Lapland. Descendants of northern Europe’s nomadic peoples, Sami can trace their roots back to the end of the last Ice Age ...

Sep 20, 2024 · The organization is targeting reindeer migration corridors, working with Sámi people to identify places along the routes that need restoration most and using their traditional ecological ...

Dec 20, 2021 · In Finland’s northern Arctic landscape, the Indigenous Inari Sámi community practice a unique form of reindeer herding and fishing based on traditional knowledge of the region’s climate, winds, ecosystem structure and species behavior.

Aug 26, 2024 · In this blog post, we will explore the multifaceted role of reindeer herding in Sami culture, shedding light on its historical origins, economic and ecological significance, traditional practices, modern challenges, and its impact on Sami food and crafts.

Sep 13, 2024 · Explore the Sami reindeer herding tradition, a vital practice sustaining their nomadic lifestyle while preserving culture and nature in the Arctic.

Sami herders call their work boazovázzi, which translates as "reindeer walker," and that's exactly what herders once did, following the fast-paced animals on foot or wooden skis as they sought...

Reindeer husbandry in Norway is conducted primarily in the Sámi reindeer herding area, which is divided into six regional reindeer herding areas; East-Finnmark, West-Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag/Hedmark.

Apr 4, 2019 · Nomadic Sámi people often were the famous reindeer herders, while the Sámi living in permanent settlements often sustained themselves by fishing. Today, only the reindeer-herding Sámi live in siida groups for part of the year.