Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing religion language history Article 1266 words, published Jun 27 2025 12 votes
The Sámi museum Siida in Finland was awarded the top prize at this year's European Museum of the Year Awards ~humanities.history Article 467 words 9 votes
Northern Sámi, a language spoken in the Arctic, has more than 300 words for snow and a special word for "frightened reindeer" – can it survive in a warmer world? ~humanities.languages Article 19 votes
Three centuries on, a shaman's precious rune drum returns home – instrument confiscated by the Danes is given back to the Sámi ~humanities.history Article 997 words 4 votes
Roads into Norway will get new signs with the country name also written in the indigenous Sámi language depending on the region ~humanities.languages Article 218 words 10 votes
Sámi are the only officially recognised indigenous people in the EU and some of their languages are on the brink of extinction ~humanities.languages Article 12 votes
Oslo's city council wants the Norwegian capital to have an official name in Sámi ~humanities.languages Article 300 words 4 votes
Sweden to return remains of twenty-five Sámi people after more than half a century – historic event aimed at mending ties with the community ~humanities.history Link 7 votes