These Are the Reasons Why the Amendment to the Sámi Parliament Act Took so Long – We Will Tell You What Will Change

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Received 150 yes votes in the Riksdag

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The new law determines who decides on Sámi matters. Now, you can have an influence if you have at least one close Sámi-speaking relative. The law no longer defines who is a Sámi.

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Sami people in the parliament's gallery celebrated when the new Sami Parliament Act was hammered through on Thursday. “A long agony is over,” says the Speaker of the Sami Parliament as she wipes away tears.

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The grand industry meeting in Kautokeino was a great success. In the middle of a large hall sits the Secretary General of the Sami Council alone.

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Helsinki, 19 June 2025 (AFP) – On Thursday, the Finnish deputies approved a long-awaited reform of the Sami parliament, which strengthens the rights of the only recognized indigenous people in Europe. This reform aims to bring the law governing the main political body of the Finnish Sami indigenous people into line with Finland's obligations in [...]

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With the legal reform approved on Thursday, the Sámi's right to self-determination as an indigenous people will increase.