To what extent is the polarization of the Sámi people visible in Finland in connection with appropriation of their spiritual traditions and cultural heritage into tourism?
Abstract Development of the tourist industry throughout northern Finland means there exists a widespread sale of fake souvenirs that are imitations of the values, beliefs and practices connected to Sami cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. These novelties have no legitimate connection to Sámi pre-Christian religion in relation to cosmology and practice of Noaidivuohta – Shamanism, […]