A single daily newspaper, Ávvir, is published in Northern Sámi, serving the indigenous Sámi people across parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
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A single daily newspaper, Ávvir, is published in Northern Sámi, serving the indigenous Sámi people across parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
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Nils Gaup presents "The Kautokeino Rebellion" in Kautokeino, Norway. The documentary features author Ann-Helen Laestadius discussing the search for Sámi roots. Isabel Pavval shares her experiences as a young Sámi and reflects on youth culture. The film addresses the Sámi people's history and cultural identity. It also mentions Ávvir, the daily newspaper published in Northern Sámi, and the Sámi theatre, Beaivvas, located in Kautokeino and Kiruna, Sweden. The documentary runs for 120 minutes and was released in 2008.
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Why Watch
- Meet filmmaker Nils Gaup and his film 'The Kautokeino Rebellion'.
- Find out about Sámi theatre in Kautokeino and Kiruna.
- See how Sámi youth navigate their cultural identity.
Did You Know
- The Sámi people inhabit Sápmi, which spans parts of four countries.
- A daily newspaper in Northern Sámi, Ávvir, is published.
- Beaivvas, a Sámi theatre, is located in Kautokeino and Kiruna.
- The largest Sámi publishing house is Davvi Girji.
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What languages are used in Sámi media?
A single daily newspaper is published in Northern Sámi, and there are short daily news bulletins in Northern Sámi on national TV in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Where is the Sámi theatre located?
There is a Sámi theatre, Beaivvas, in Kautokeino on the Norwegian side and in Kiruna on the Swedish side.
What is the largest Sámi publishing house?
The largest Sámi publishing house is Davvi Girji.
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