The Sámi: A Story of Resilience

In this moving and deeply personal episode of "Lost Cultures: Living Legacies", host Alisha Prakash takes listeners to the Arctic homeland of the Sámi people, the Indigenous communities of Sápmi, a vast region spanning Norway, Sweden, Finland, and northwest Russia. We speak with three Sámi voices from Norway: renowned musician Mari Boine, professor of sociology Astri Dankertsen, and reindeer herder and cultural guide Jon Mikkel Eirá. Together, they share how Sámi traditions like joiking, reindeer herding, and land stewardship continue to adapt and thrive despite generations of cultural suppression. Their stories trace how songs once banned by missionaries now resound on global stages, how ancient herding practices have merged with modern technology, and how Sámi knowledge speaks urgently to the challenges of climate change. They also offer thoughtful guidance on how visitors can meaningfully connect with Sámi culture today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices