Sami people speak a variation of the Sami language, which consists of different dialects and variants depending on which Sami group you belong. The five most traditional Sami languages are Northern Sami, Southern Sami, Lule Sami, Pitesamin Sami and Ume Sami. In addition, some older varieties of the language such as Kildin Sami, Enare Sami and Skolt Sami are also spoken. Sami also know other languages, such as Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and Russian. But it depends on which part of Sapmi they live.

The Sami people are the indigenous people of northern Sweden and Russia with a culture that includes traditions such as reindeer husbandry, stories and art.Their language, Sami, and nature are central to their lifestyle. The Sami celebrate traditional festivals and the reindeer is their symbol of freedom.

The Sami have a costume called a kolt and is an important unifying identity symbol. Belts, shoelaces, shawls or bodices as well as storm collars, jewelry, gloves, trousers and hats are also traditionally worn for the Kolten.

In Sweden, Sápmi is more than a geographical area, it is also a cultural and linguistic community. How many Sami are there? A common estimate today is that there are 80,000-100,000 Sami in the world. In Sweden, there are estimated to be 20,000-40,000 Sami.

The Sami people of northern Scandinavia have a traditional diet that includes reindeer meat, fish, berries, and bread. Reindeer meat is a staple in their cuisine and is often prepared in stews or smoked. Fish, such as salmon and trout, are also commonly eaten. Berries like lingonberries and cloudberries are used in desserts and jams. Bread is typically made from whole grains and is an important part of their meals.

mark all the calves. Then they also slaughter reindeer.