Elsa Laula Renberg – the Swedish/South sámi activist, reindeer herder and politician who held the first gathering for sámis in Trondheim 6th of February 1917, where sámi rights and issues were discussed. This meeting became the foundation for our national day. She also founded the first ever sámi association in Stockholm.
Wanted to make a small post on this day, although we are just “celebrating” at home drinking coffee and watching a new five part documentary called “From Sápmi to Alaska”. It is about the Sámi reindeer herders who went from here in the late 1800s to help teach the natives living there about herding. Many stayed, some returned.
A very chill corona friendly celebration you could say 😊
Me in my traditional dress I made myself. Mittens are made by my partner’s mum. Pictures from last year.
Two of my favourite sámi art prints, the first one by Lena Stenberg titled “Anne Marja, what do you see?”, second one by Swiss artist Leodwen. So lovely.
Sámi-Norwegian dharma student (Pemako Buddhism). I love photography and painting. I have hEDS, P.O.T.S and MCAS. I occasionally make posts on indigenous culture and heritage. Welcome!
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9 thoughts on “February 6th: Happy Sámi National Day!”
Happy Sámi National Day Monica 🙂 cheers from Lisbon 🙂 PedroL
Thank you so much!! It is very common to sew ones own gákti dress 😊 or have a family member do it for you 🙂 they look different in each region. Maybe i make a post on gáktis one day I have time 😃
Happy Sámi National Day Monica 🙂 cheers from Lisbon 🙂 PedroL
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Thank you very much!!😁🎉
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🙂 PedroL
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I love your your outfit. Such colour especially with the white snow
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Thank you so much!✨
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Happy Sami National Day from South Africa🌞
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I’m so impressed by your dress! I can’t believe you made it yourself! I’m completely floored!!! And I hope you had a nice celebration 😀
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Thank you so much!! It is very common to sew ones own gákti dress 😊 or have a family member do it for you 🙂 they look different in each region. Maybe i make a post on gáktis one day I have time 😃
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Yes! I’d love to learn more about it! It must be an amazing feeling to wear something so meaningful that you made yourself!
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