Tag: Sami
The Swedish editor-in-chief received a message from the Russian authorities – it demanded that the story of the Sami gay man should not be told in Russian
According to the representatives of the journalists’ organizations, the harassment of the small local media is part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign that sends a message to both the…
Sami Itani, who threatened to resign, was relieved by Finland’s success in the European Championships: “The atmosphere is very positive”
According to Itani, Finnish athletics is experiencing an upswing, which has been visible for a long time. Chairman of the Finnish Sports Association, ex-decathlete Sami Itani is relieved by the…
A year later – now the Sami church days have started
The Sami church days, which this year are held in Enare on August 5-7, usually attract a lot of people from all over Sápmi. In addition to religious services, the…
Sami Kauhanen leaves Jokerit and Loikka as CEO of the Ice Hockey League – “The operating environment changed completely”
Sami Kauhanen, who worked as CEO of the Jokers, has been elected CEO of the Finnish Ice Hockey League. STT Sports, Matti Lehtisaari 15.7.•Updated 15.7. Sami Kauhanen takes over as…
“It felt like the Sámi wouldn’t pass by now”
Ismo Lehkonen, Artturi Lehkonen’s father, explains why his son has joined the Colorado team so quickly. When Artturi Lehkonen directed Cale Makarin line shot toward the Edmonton guard Mike Smith…
Sweden: Church issues official apology to Sami community
At the end of November, the Church of Sweden, in a ceremony at Uppsala Cathedral, for the first time made a formal apology to the Sami community. The government, for…