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It’s the third time attempts to reform Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act have failed
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A controversial package of reforms to Finland's law governing rights for the Indigenous Sámi people has failed, shattering the hopes of Sámi activists
The Sami Parliament in Finland has published a digital guide to responsible tourism in Lapland in hopes it will encourage visitors to travel ethically and sustainably in Indigenous regions of the country's Arctic.
"I hope the visitor guidance for Sami tourism will be widely used and it benefits
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 14:54
In addition to the time obstacles created by public health directives in response to the pandemic, putting the appropriate support services in place to accompany those participating in the commission, also needs more time, says Tuomas Aslak Juuso, president of the Sami Parliament in Finland. (Ville-Riiko Fofonoff / Sámediggi | Saamelaiskäräjät)
The Sami Parliament in Finland has decided more time is needed to prepare for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying COVID-19 has slowed work considerably.
The parliament agreed that the November 2022 deadline should be pushed until the end of of 2023, they announced on Monday.