 Reindeer Herders Congress Visiting a Sami Siida
Here are some of the moments when more than 400 reindeer herders visited a sami siida in Lahpojavri and the following day with many contests. |
 World Reindeer Herders Congress
The 4th World Reindeer Herders’ Congress was held in Guovdageaidnu, Norway. More than 300 reindeer herders from the circumpolar regional were gathered in Guovdageaidnu, which is the largest Sámi reindeer herding area in Norway. The Congress was a unique cultural and professional event and here are some pictures from the Congress and reindeer siida. |
 Say No to Fake Sami Costumes
Sami youth from four countries, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia, descided to make a statement about how badly the Finnish tourist industry is using sami culture, clothes and livelihood.
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 Opening Ceremony of the 19th Saami Conference in Rovaniemi
The 19th Saami Conference is now opened and more than 500 Saamis from four countries are gathered in Rovaniemi to discuss the status of Saami Cultural Heritage. President of Saami Council, Pauliina Feodoroff, told during the opening ceremony, that it is important to discuss the status of our cultural heritage. Famous Saami artist Mari Boine opened the 19th Saami Conference. |
 Parlamentarihkar-konferánsa Roavvenjárggas
Sámediggepresideanta Egil Olli, gii dal Sámi parlamanentáralaš ráđi jođiheaddji, rabai parlamentarihkarkonferánssa Roavvenjárggas disdaga golggotmánu 28. beaivvi. ON erenoamášdieđiheaddji James Anaya maid celkkii dearvvuođaid konferánsii.
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 Historical day with drama and fight for positions
All three Samiparliaments are having plenum meetings in Roavvenjárga. It has been a very dramatic and difficult day for two of the Samipresidents.
Golmma riikka Sámedikki leat dál čoahkkanan Roavvenjárgii. Ii goasge ovdal leat leamaš ná stuorra sámi deaivvadeapmi. Suoma Sámedikki presidenta Klemetti Näkkäläjärvi gulai dievasčoahkkimis ahte unnitlogus ii leat šat luohttámuš sutnje.
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 Nordic Saami Summer Games 2008
At Jokkmokk, Sweden were arranged the saami championships at lassothrowing and running.Over 200 hundred medals were delt during the three days of competitions. |
 The Nordic Saami summer games 2008
At Jokkmokk, Sweden were arranged the saami championships at lassothrowing and running.Over 200 hundred medals were delt during the three days of competitions. |
 Great events at Riddu Riđđu
Riddu Riđđu Indigenous Festival in Gaivuotna, Northern Norway is one of the most important festivals for Indigenous Peoples. Nearly 3000 people visited Gaivuotna, little seasami village, above the Arctic Circle.
"It is just incredible to be here and see how they manage year after year, to find the best dancers, singers and actress` to Riddu Riđđu".
The "knutepunkt status" (junction) gives more economic stability. Now the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs will yearly give 1,5 million Norwegian kroner to Riddu Riđđu.
Indigenous Peoples from Taiwan, Mongolia, Greenland, Nenents Okrug in Russia, USA, Canada, Sapmi and West Africa gave the guests marvellous experiences. |
 Riddu Riddus Queen and Dancingprincess
It was crowded at Riddu Riddus Indigenous festival when worldfamous artist Angelique Kidjo entered the Riddu Riđđu stage in Gaivuotna. |
 Opening of Riddu Riddu Indigenous Festival
The famous indigenous musicfestival Riddu Riđđu was opened Thursday evening in Gaivuotna and this is a little seasami village in Northernpart of Troms. More than 600 people came to the opening. Norwegian Minister of Culture and Church Affairs Trond Giske had a surpricing announcement that Riddu Riddu is now part of "Knutpunktstatus" and it means that Norwegian Ministry of Culture will support this festival yearly with 1.5 million Norwegian kroner. |
 Photo gallery from UN Permanent forum for Indigenous Issues
Here is a photo gallery from The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. More than 3000 participants are rigt now discussing the main topic- "Climate Change". We will set in more pictures later today. |
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Gallery from Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues