Tag: reindeer
Reindeer herders feel compelled to let the ropes calve in enclosures
In a large enclosure outside Soppero, north of Kiruna, the reindeer herder Simon Issát Marainen has his reindeer together with some others from the Sami village. There he lets the…
The impact of climate change on reindeer husbandry is now being mapped
There is currently a joint research project between SMHI, Stockholm University, Luleå University of Technology and several Sami villages that will investigate the impact of reindeer husbandry on climate change.…
After the Brå report – the reindeer herder hopes for increased penalty values
A few weeks ago, Brå released for the first time a report on hate crimes against the Sami in which victims shared terrifying memories and experiences. Sara Skum is a…
“My Little Reindeer”, the Netflix series that blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality
The mini-series My little reindeer, broadcast since April 11 on Netflix, tells the story of its creator, a Scottish comedian harassed by a lawyer. An audience success, the story, between…
Real “Martha” in “Baby Reindeer”: Leave me alone
The woman described as the inspiration behind the character “Martha” in the Netflix hit “Baby reindeer” has given her first interview.Fiona Harvey denies she is a stalker and says she…
The fence was pushed down – reindeer hit: “Must not be repeated”
At the beginning of the week, something happened that shouldn’t happen anymore on the main line between Sandträsk and Gullträsk outside Boden. Mikael Kuhmunen, chairman of Sirge’s Sami village, received…
True-crime thriller pushes baby reindeer from number 1 in the charts
After its release a few weeks ago, Baby Reindeer stayed at the top of Netflix’s top 10 series for a long time. Now the polarizing stalking drama has been replaced…
Reindeer go to Norway – can be driven out by helicopter
The reindeer grazing disputes continue for Ruvhten Sijte in Härjedalen. Last spring, the Sami village had about half of its reindeer herd on the Norwegian side of the border, which…
Foreign hunters shot reindeer during the moose hunt in Jämtland county – convicted of theft
It all happened in October 2019 and it was when the two foreign hunters stopped to refuel that they drew attention because the driver was drinking alcohol before getting behind…
My Little Reindeer: the Netflix phenomenon series inspired by a true story, with a big difference
The Netflix series “My Little Reindeer” has enjoyed dazzling success thanks to word of mouth. Its strong story is inspired by true events, with a few differences. Summary It’s the…