DRUM JOURNEYS
by Jungle Svonni There are many ways to enter a trance state. In this one we focus on drumming, the historically most common way to enter trance here in Sápmi. The.
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WEBINAR – TOOLS OF THE NOADI
You are welcome to join our newest webinar “The tools of the Noaidi” the 12th of January 2025. 19 PM CET (Oslo-time). The Sámi people are deeply connected to practicality.
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BRIEFLY ABOUT TRADITIONS DURING CHRISTMAS IN SÁPMI AND NORWAY.
This article is written by Aage Solbakk and translated to english. The Sami Christmas customs can be traced back to the old Sami pre-Christian religion – noaidevuohta. Some of the.
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BIEGGAOLMMÁI – THE WIND GOD
In the illustrations of Bieggaolmmái he has two shovels, or a showel and a club, that he shuffels the wind in and out with. Bieggaommái was important because he could.
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GET THE SÁRÁHKKÁ PATHFINDER CARDS
The Sáráhkká Pathfinder guidance cards are made by noaidi Astrid Ingebjørg Swart from Deatnu/Tana. She has classes in Sami shamanism regularly in Norwegian and Sami language. And she also organizes.
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THE BOY WHO TEASED THE SUN, THE MOON, THE STARS AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Northern Sami Myth about the Northern Lights. Two brothers once drove off to separate reindeer. In the morning when the sun rose, the youngest yoiked: “The old man the sun.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
by Elin Kåven Often we get questions about what Sami book recommendations we can share for learning about the Sami culture. While there are tons of books about Sami people.
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THE GREAT CARIBOU OR REINDEER
by guestblogger Tim Yearington A story about the Great Caribou or reindeer of the Sami culture Thousands of years ago our ancestors had a natural curiosity for the brilliant stars.
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THE STARRY SKY IN SÁPMI
In the Sami tradition, the starry sky in Sápmi is a cosmic hunting scene. With a life in close contact with nature and a long winter/polar night. The Sami have.
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