Tag: Umesami
Anton is praised for his commitment to the Umesami
When Anton Westergren from Lycksele was eight years old, he wanted to start reading Ume Sami, even though it was not a language spoken at home. Fast forward to third…
Done: After more than 20 years, 18 places get new Umesami names
New namesNuartta Gávtjávrrie – Norra Ammarnäs (beb.)Nuartta Gávtjávrrie – Home mountainTjähpsjávrátje – Lower Svarttjärn, Upper Svarttjärn (beb.)Tjähpsjávrátje – Nameless watercourse within SvarttjärnLuassavárrie – Common Umesami name for Hällnäsberget, Mittiberget and…