The Sámi have had their land and culture squeezed for centuries Now, wind farms, mines and tourism are spreading across Sápmi, the homeland of the Sámi people in the Scandinavian Arctic Circle Courts have found some of this has violated Sámi rights #Sámi #Sápmi #IndigenousRights
globalissues.orgThe Sámi People and Reindeer Herding – a Struggle for Sápmi’s Whole NatureSÁPMI, Norway, October 21 (IPS) - The Sámi, Europe’s last recognised Indigenous community, have faced threats to their existence throughout history. Norway last year has apologised for its forced assimilation policy following the findings of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, and in September 2026 Sweden has recently been told to do the same.
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