In particular, the report highlights the negative impacts that extractive industry operations are having on Sami livelihoods and culture. For example, the Norwegian Mining Law and the Swedish Minerals Law raise serious questions about the ability of States to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of the Sami in the context of the extractive industry.
In her report, Ms. Tauli-Corpuz raises questions about whether States clearly express the expectation that all commercial enterprises must respect human rights in all their operations. The Human Rights Committee welcomed the support of the State party for realizing the right of the Sami peoples to self-determination. The Committee remained concerned about four main issues: the slow progress in the negotiations for the adoption of the Sami Nordic Convention; the limited resources allocated to the Sami Parliament; the scope of the duty to consult with representatives of the Sami people in relation to extraction and development projects; and the difficulties faced by Sami claimants to demonstrate land ownership and the inability of Sami villages to obtain legal assistance under the law of legal aid.
The Convention includes a total of 46 articles, all of which include Nordic joint approaches to safeguard and strengthen Sami rights.
The convention includes provisions related to self-determination, non-discrimination, Sami governance including Sami parliaments and their relationship to the state , rights to land, water and livelihoods, languages, education and culture. The Sami parliaments of the three countries and the national parliaments will have to give their consent to the convention before it can enter into force.
Written on 18 March Around 20, live in Sweden, which is approximately 0. Around , live in Norway, between 1. Around 8, live in Finland, which is approximately 0.
Around 2, live in Russia, which is a very small proportion of the total population of Russia. Continue Reading. It's actually part of the Finno-Ugric branch of the Uralian languages, with Hungarian being its closest relative. The language is rich in words describing the natural world, especially wildlife and the weather conditions that impact the traditional nomadic lifestyle.
Some of these expressions are in danger of being lost as Sami culture modernises. If you know any Norwegian at all, take a look at the following screenshot from Sami daily newspaper Avvir to see how different the language is:. In a handful of municipalities in northern Norway, Sami is given equal status with Norwegian as the official language.
Within these areas, everyone is entitled to be dealt with in Sami when using public services, and many road signs will be bilingual.
Norway's national broadcaster produces TV and radio and online content in Sami. The Sami culture has many important forms of expression that really sets it apart from that of Norway and the rest of Scandinavia. Duodji : These traditional, striking handicrafts make use of skin and hide from reindeer and other animals, and also furs, wool, wood and other natural items. The finished products can have a practical use for example, bowls, spoons, clothing or simply be ornamental.
Joik : One of Europe's oldest traditions of song remains alive in northern Norway. A joik is performed as a dedication to a person or a place, with the harmonies the most important aspect. She is without doubt the most famous Sami singer, and her minimalist folk songs with a strong joik influence have won fans the world over.
Have a listen:. Some people complained of the use of a joik in an otherwise English language song. Literature : Along with the recognition earned in the s and s came a wave of original literature in the Sami language.
Given the limited readership, authors remain reliant on grants, which are administered by the Sami Parliament. Some Sami authors have seen success with books translated into Norwegian and other languages. Given the traditional reliance on reindeer, Sami communities tend to be small and remote. The most notable today include:. Guovdageaidnu Kautokeino in Norwegian : Kautokeino is a village of around 1, people close to the Finnish border in Finnmark.
Many Sami cultural and academic institutions are based here, and many people associate the region with the Sami because of the Alta-Kautokeino dam controversy of the s and s. Together, around 5, people live in these two villages and the wider municipalities that share the names.
Did you enjoy this article? If so, why not share it on Pinterest? We've got just the pin for you:. He now works as a professional writer on all things Scandinavia. I like the description you made of this people. The last information I received about them it was when i went to the Nordiska Museet. Partially as a result, three Sami dialects are classified as extinct by UNESCO, while two are severely threatened and one is threatened.
In , the Sami Rights Commission was created. This was a precursor to the establishment of the Norwegian Sami Assembly, or the Sameting, which became a reality in This assembly takes up questions relevant to the Sami people, as well as dealing with legal and regulatory questions that are delegated to it by Norway's government.
In , the Sami and the rest of the population of Finnmark gained rights to the land and water there in a landmark decision by Norway to honor indigenous land ownership rights.
You are likely to meet Sami people and see Sami culture throughout northern Norway, but if you'd like to make a special trip, you have a few options. Karasjok is the Sami capital, and also houses the Sapmi Culture Park, where you can visit typical dwellings, meet Sami people and even interact with some reindeer.
During the fall and winter, there are around 60, reindeer spending time in the city. The other major Sami city in Norway is Kautokeino. The Sami have had a very long and often tumultuous history in Norway, and being able to visit and see that they now have their own parliament, flag, independence day and more is a great opportunity for any traveler.
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