Traditionally, the sámi have been nomadic reindeer herders, relying on the animals for sustenance and as a central element of their cultural identity We the sámi people want to advise visitors about how to act and how to behave when visiting our home The sámi are renowned for their expertise in reindeer herding, utilizing every part of the animal for sustenance and craftmanship.
Conoce a los samis | Visit Finland
Sápmi—a vast region located in northern fennoscandia—ranges across tundra, mountains, valleys, forests, lakes, and rivers
Traveling from north to south, the land is varied and multifarious, and carries memories, stories, and songs
In the winter, the landscape is covered in snow. Traditional sami occupations are hunting, fishing, farming, and reindeer herding, though only a minority of today's sami make a living from these activities alone, and virtually none live in a natural economy nor have a nomadic lifestyle.
