Essays about: "urfolk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word urfolk.

  1. 1. What is it really like? - Mental illness among the Sámi : -

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för omvårdnad

    Author : Amanda Digan; Aana Edmondson; [2023]
    Keywords : Culture; Mental Illness; Sámi; Indigenous; Kultuvrra; sielulasj dávdda; sábme; álggoálmmuk; Kultur; Psykisk ohälsa; Same; Urfolk;

    Abstract : Background: Mental illness is a problem in today's society. Research shows that indigenous people are more at risk for mental health problems than their non-indigenous peers. Discrimination can affect individuals' self-image and mental health. Research shows that healthcare professionals lack cultural understanding for ethnic minorities. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability for whom? : A study on Sami perspectives on inclusion and rights within sustainable development in Sweden

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Louise Håkansson; Amanda Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : sustainability; sustainable development; green transition; green colonialism; decolonial theories; colonial governmentality; Sami; Sami people; Sápmi; Sami rights; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous rights; hållbarhet; hållbar utveckling; grön omställning; grön kolonialism; dekoloniala teorier; colonial; governmentality; samer; Sápmi; samiska rättigheter; urfolk; urfolksrättigheter;

    Abstract : The Sami in Sweden have lived on and managed their lands since time immemorial. The strong connection to the environment and nature has given them centuries of knowledge that is still applicable to this day. With the help of their ancestral knowledge the Sami have preserved their Indigenous land. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vinterbetesområdets förändring för Flakabergsgruppen i Gällivare skogssameby över två renskötande generationer : hur betesresursen har nyttjats för renskötsel och påverkats av skogsbruk

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Elle Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : skogsbruk; renskötsel; vinterbetesområde; traditionell kunskap; Flakabergsgruppen; Gällivare skogssameby; RenGIS;

    Abstract : The Sámi is an indigenous people in Sweden, and they have the right to carry out reindeer herding. The knowledge that exists within reindeer herding is included in traditional Sámi knowledge, which is centred around the relationship between nature, animal and human. Today the situation between reindeer herding and forestry is relevant. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Reclamation of Sami identity and the traces of Swedish colonialism : A qualitative study about the formation of Saminess and Sami identity

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Frida Olofsson; [2020-11-20]
    Keywords : Sami identity; Saminess; Sami people; Indigenous People; identity; Samisk identitet; Samiskhet; Samer; Urfolk; Identitet;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to study identity formation among Sami people. The aim was therefore to investigate how Saminess and Sami identity is formed and specifically the way the Sami community transfers the identity. Semi structured interviews were conducted and the material was analyzed by the use of a thematic analysis. READ MORE

  6. 5. History Has Its Eyes on You : a story about the identity of young Sami women, following the Girjas case

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Izabel Nordlund; [2020]
    Keywords : Sami people; identity; gender; heritage; the Girjas case;

    Abstract : This study aims to understand some of the complexities of the Sami identity amongst young Sami women in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The Sami people are the only indigenous people living in the European Union and as many indigenous people around the globe, they are facing issues such as struggles over land rights, health issues and fragmented identities. READ MORE