The Sámi are the only Indigenous people in the European Union. The status of the Sámi as an Indigenous people is enshrined in the Constitution of Finland. About 6 percent of the world’s population, or 476 million in total, belong to Indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples live in areas across 90 countries.
Show allThe 21 members, and 4 deputies, are elected from among the Sámi every four years. The Plenum represents the supreme authority of the Sámi Parliament.
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Show allThe Sámi Parliament promotes the fulfilment of the Sámi people’s fundamental and human rights in social and healthcare services, as well as in the production of information concerning the Sámi.
Temp. Social Affairs and Health Secretary
Social Affairs and Health Secretary
Planner, Poske Sámi unit
