The Sea Sami
Dress in Sami identity
In the film, we meet duo Karin Olsen from Olderdalen in Kåfjord, who puts her heart and soul into her work on the cardigans. Lene Antonsen talks about the work behind the reconstruction of the Lyngenkofta, and the challenges of putting it back into use.
Crafts and duodji
Åarjel-saemieh - South Sami
Åarjel-saemieh - South Sami were Northern People of the Year in 2021.
Northern People of the Year
Marj-Inger
The small house in Kjerringdalen in Kåfjord was built by Márjj'Iŋgá just after the Second World War. When Márjj'Iŋgá was born in 1893, Sami was the everyday language in Kjerringdalen. Eventually, Norwegian was also spoken in the village, and she was often called Marj-Inger (Marjinger). Her baptismal name was Inger Alette Johnsen.
Architecture and building traditionsHistory and religionWomen in Nord-Troms
Gáhkku / Sami bread
There are many recipes for this popular, traditional Sami bread gáhkku. The breads can be baked in many ways, and easily adapted to different occasions and settings.
Food and recipes
Sand cakes
Sandkake is a popular, small and sweet Christmas cake. For many, it is one of the seven flavours. My grandmother was from Nordmannvik in Kåfjord. Her recipe book contains many sweet temptations. Here are her sand cakes.
Food and recipes
Potatoes
It's finally time for new potatoes! This important and nutritious ingredient can be used in all kinds of cookery and is both cheap and durable. When fresh, it's a meal in itself. Here are some traditional and new potato recipes.
Food and recipes
Duojár Hilde Marie Lund
Duodji practitioner and Sami craftswoman Hilde Marie Lund from Nordreisa makes the most beautiful products from leather, bone and beads, and has the Queen herself on her customer list. She collects the materials right outside her living room door.
Crafts and duodjiWomen in Nord-Troms
Bidos
This is a recipe for the traditional Sámi dish bidos from the Centre for Northern Peoples' Sea Sámi Kitchen.
Food and recipes
Oatmeal biscuits / Oat biscuits from Nord-Troms
These oat biscuits are made according to an old recipe from northern Troms. In a more modern version, you can add cinnamon, berries or fruit. The biscuits are great with cheese. They keep for a long time in a sealed tin.
