Comments on: The Sami People

By: Kelly Newell

Kelly Newell — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:31:05 +0000

In reply to Kelly Newell. I should have said "First Nation" and not used "Native Americans".

By: Kelly Newell

Kelly Newell — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:29:11 +0000

Hello! I am fascinated with the Sami people and their culture and learned I am of Scandinavian descent when I recently had my DNA tested! My husband and I purchased three authentic katas and intend to use them here in the US to host weddings and other events. I was very saddened to find myself accused of cultural appropriation when I first published pictures of the tents on my social media. Ignorant people here assumed they were the tipis of Native Americans. How do I combat all these stereotypes and educate people on the true history of this wonderful part of the world? It bothers me a lot because I want to represent them properly and be respectful. Is this just something that exists in the US?

By: Karen.Detroy@gmail.com

Karen.Detroy@gmail.com — Thu, 05 May 2022 07:29:05 +0000

In reply to julia fahey. It would be very nice of you, if u didn't ask that. It is a very serious topic, and you are being way too disrespectful! Awful question. My daughter was sitting next to me crying because she thought of her Sami friend Sabba. How have you no shame of publishing that.

By: Andy Pepperdine

Andy Pepperdine — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:39:50 +0000

In reply to Herbert Lira. There's a digital tour with commentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4mw_1aNNdg

By: fthi

fthi — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:37:02 +0000

hello can anyone explain to me. how the sami people have been suppressed in Norway? thanks in advance!

By: julia fahey

julia fahey — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:58:09 +0000

What is the rate of suicide among the sami people and what is being done to help?

By: Herbert Lira

Herbert Lira — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 02:27:15 +0000

Considering all of the positive press Norway has received in recent years I am shocked, disappointed and saddened to discover this story but not surprised. We humans have a long way to go when it comes to true humanity. It amazes me to see all of the similarities between the Sami people of Norway and the original peoples of North America (no such thing as a “Native American”-the words are mutually exclusive) – even in the way they were treated. Their nomadic ways, the pitched tents, their colorful dress, dependency on a herded animals (deer vs buffalo) for survival. Kudos to the architect who designed their Parliament building. As an American architect I respect his design as an honest reflection of the people. It would be interesting to see the plan and photos of the interior.

By: Christine Widgren

Christine Widgren — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:15:18 +0000

In reply to Steven D. Johnson. Excellent point, Steven Johnson. I was shocked to read how Sami in Norway have been treated. Glad to read that they are trying to reverse the negative treatment of Sami people. All involved must remain vigilant not to revert to the old ways.

By: Steven D. Johnson

Steven D. Johnson — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:47:23 +0000

I have read several tines in the past about the place of the Sami in Norwegian culture and government, and the long-standing overtly negative viewpoint imposed on them contradicts the supposed forward-thinking leftist themes of the controlling political factions. The next time some Norwegian boast about how progressive their human rights policies and actions are, ask that person to kindly look over their shoulder at the past 100 years of Sami relations.

By: Remo Tomasi

Remo Tomasi — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:33:17 +0000

I like the description you made of this people. The last information I received about them it was when i went to the Nordiska Museet.
Thanks again.