Europe's arctic indigenous people, preserving vibrant culture and traditions tied to the land, and distinct languages. 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. The indigenous sami in the far north of sweden say intensive industrial projects pose risks to their way of life. 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. Discover the sámi people through ancient yoiks, reindeer herding, duodji craftsmanship, traditional clothing, lavvu life, and a vibrant cultural renaissance. The sami people, often referred to as the indigenous inhabitants of lapland, have a rich cultural heritage that spans across the northern regions of norway, sweden, finland, and russia.
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