The Sea Sami
Inuit from Greenland
Inuit from Greenland were the Northern People of the Year in 2022.
Northern People of the Year
The story of Bonki
Bonkholmen is named after Sam Bonki, who, according to legend, lived on the island in the 1800s and was the last pagan in Lyngen.
Stories, legends and mythsHistory and religion
The trollish butter cat
In the old days, people believed that the butter cat, which the Sami called «smiergàhtu» and the Kvens called «para», stole sour cream and milk from people's cows.
Stories, legends and myths
Qvigstad - Fairy tales and legends
The most important source of Sami legends and fairy tales is Just Qvigstad's four volumes of ”Lappish Fairy Tales and Legends”.
Stories, legends and myths
Stallo / Stállu
Stallo is a large, evil and scary figure who appears in various roles in Sami folklore.
Stories, legends and myths
The story of the Noahids Nakkul and Lainit
In the old days, there were two great noaids; Nakkul and Lainit. They started to argue with each other at Skibotn Market, and drank a lot of liquor.
Stories, legends and myths
Silver crow / Silbarahka
Silbarahka is a silver collar worn by women for festive occasions. Some brides from North Troms have chosen to give new life to this stately garment, which had disappeared from our area for a long, long time.
Crafts and duodji
Lyngenkofta
The Lyngen kofte was in use until the end of the 19th century, when it seems that people stopped wearing kofte in the area. This happened in many Sea Sámi areas both along the coast of Finnmark and in large parts of Troms.
Crafts and duodji
Plant colouring
Plant dyeing is an ancient colouring technique. Yarn in different colours was made from local plants. The plant-dyed yarn was primarily used for branches, which were a highly sought-after product.
Crafts and duodjiIndustry and nature use
Grind weaving
Gate weaving is an old tradition that used to be carried out by women in many Sami homes. The tradition is very much alive, and today the loom is used by both men and women.
