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The Sámi Experience - A Sea Sámi Experience Discover the Rich Heritage of the Sea Sámi Have you ever wondered what Sea Sámi culture is or why some areas have Sámi-language signs while others do not? At the Center for Northern People, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Sea Sámi through [...]

Sámi naming traditions in the Lyngen area Introduction In the 1970s and 80s, names like Bieraš Ovllá, Buljohk Áne and Bikkul Ánte were common in Olmmáivággi (Manndalen) even though the conversations were in Norwegian. The names were a completely natural part of daily life and culture. If you go to other places, you will find [...]

Centre for Northern Peoples to Grune Woche in Berlin Thanks to Troms County Municipality, the Centre for Northern Peoples has been given the opportunity to send a representative to Berlin. Isak Kvitfjell has been honoured to represent the centre and Northern Norway at the prestigious international trade fair, Grüne Woche, in Berlin. For Isak, who [...]