Sápmi, spanning Norway, Sweden, Finland, and northwest Russia, is a region of deep cultural significance to the Sámi, an Indigenous community with a unique history and language. Their traditional music form, joik, serves as a deep expression of emotions tied to people, places, and events. Despite having one of the oldest Indigenous histories in Europe, the Sámi have faced extensive colonization and assimilation policies across different nations. Recently, they have made significant strides in reclaiming their rights and territories, including a landmark court decision in 2020 affirming their hunting and fishing rights in Sweden.
Joik is a traditional Sámi singing method. It's a way of showing feelings.
Different states have had different policies toward the Sámi, including assimilation policies.
Several Scandinavian countries have attempted to force assimilation on the Sámi.
In 2020, the Sámi in Sweden won a three-decade-long court battle to regain rights.
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