The Sámi (/ ˈ s ɑː m i / SAH-mee; also spelled Sami or Saami) are the traditionally Sámi-speaking indigenous people inhabiting the region of Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and of the Kola Peninsula in Russia.

The Sámi people (also Saami) are a Native people of northern Europe inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses northern parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.

2024年12月9日 · Sami, any member of a people speaking the Sami language and inhabiting Lapland and adjacent areas of northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland, as well as the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The three Sami languages, which are mutually unintelligible, are sometimes considered dialects of one language.

The Sami, (also commonly spelled Sámi, Saami, or Same) are the Indigenous People of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Russian Kola Peninsula. They call their ancestral land—where they have lived for thousands of years—Sápmi.

Sámi culture includes their language, cultural heritage and cultural expressions, Sámi art, traditional knowledge of the Sámi, traditional livelihoods and the modern ways of practicing them, as well as other cultural traditions and manifestations practiced by the Sámi as indigenous people.

Sámi National Day on February 6 is a cultural celebration for the Sámi people. On this day in 1917, the first Sámi congress took place in Trondheim, Norway. The national holiday is also called ‘Samenes Nasjonaldag.’.

Sámi Americans are Americans of Sámi descent, who originate from Sápmi, the northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The term Lapp Americans has been historically used, though lapp is considered derogatory by the Sámi.

2024年4月23日 · We explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Sámi people, often known as Lapp or Saami, who have inhabited the Arctic circle’s expanses for thousands of years. This section delves into the historical context and linguistic identity quintessential to grasping Sámi culture.

On February 6, 1917, delegates met at the first international Sami conference in Trondheim, Norway. The Sami are an indigenous culture native to Sapmi—the Arctic region of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and far northwestern Russia.

2024年12月4日 · 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. Known for their deep connection to nature and traditional reindeer herding, the Sami culture is a vibrant tapestry of history, beliefs, and practices that ...