Introduction to the Sami Languages

What kind of language is Sami? Well, several, to begin with! In this video, you’ll get a complete overview of the Sami language family: what the languages look and sound like, where they are spoken, how they are related, and much more! Sami has been spoken in the same area for over 1500 years, and learning about the Sami languages means you will get a better understanding of the linguistic landscape of northern Europe, and gain new insights about indigenous languages in the face of modern nation states. ——— IMAGE CREDITS ‘Girl having her nose measured’ by Sophia Olsson (from the movie Sami Blood). ‘Teaching assimilation’ by Céline Auzias ‘Sami language bracelets’ by Norwegian Sami Parliament (campaign ‘Speak Sami to me’) ‘Jon Henrik Fjällgren at Eurovision’ by SVT ‘Trilingual park sign’ by Hilde Sollid ‘Pite Sami dictionary’ by Samica, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg ——— FOLLOW / SUPPORT Youtube: Facebook: Patreon: ———