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You're welcome, makwaiskwew, and thank you for sharing as well. Yes, I've come to know about the plight of the Sami, though I still don't know a very large amount about them. But they are constantly threatened by mining operations in the north of Scandinavian countries as I understand it. This is much like what happened in many other areas of the world and it's tragic seeing these traditions slowly eroded for the sake of some global monoculture and for money.
There are many related cultures to the Sami as well, from the Finno-Ugric tribes especially in Russia which are now virtually extinct. We have to learn about their traditions in documentaries. Who is yet willing to find value in the old ways, and not cave in to ignorance about them being "outdated"?
Surely there is much in common between the history of the east and west in this world, though because of Hollywood we get to hear about the plains indians the most. It is a global problem, and it is ongoing. It affects everyone.
I'll have a look at your links, thank you.
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