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202326 minPGdocumentary

Home River

202326 minPGdocumentary

Three Sámi women broke Finnish law in 2017 to protect their fishing rights on the Deatnu River, a practice central to their culture for centuries.

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Three Sámi women broke Finnish law in 2017 to protect their fishing rights on the Deatnu River, a practice central to their culture for centuries.

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Kati Eriksendirector

Scott Thorntondirector

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Kati, Ánne, and Heidi are Sámi women who took a stand in 2017 to protect their fishing rights on the Deatnu River in Finland. For centuries, the Sámi people depended on this river for their livelihood and spiritual practices. When Finland imposed strict fishing regulations, the women broke the law to defend their traditions. Their fight became a significant case in the struggle for Indigenous rights.

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