Rájehis Sápmi

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is on the unceded land of the Duwamish People.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist, relationship expert, and longtime professor at the University of Washington. We explore how language shapes intimacy, emotional connection, and identity in relationships, especially when partners don’t share the same native language or cultural background.

Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues.

Ollu giitu – a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup (Áilloš), Ville Söderbaum, and Hildá Länsman.
Learn more at ⁠www.pacificsami.org⁠ or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is on the unceded land of the Duwamish People. This episode was recorded in Seattle, and in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sámi people.

In this episode, we talk with Annika Pasanen, a sociolinguist, professor, and longtime language activist based in Inari, Finland. We explore what language revitalization really takes, what language means for identity and belonging, who can and should speak Sámi, and where Sámi languages may be headed in the future.

Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues.

Ollu giitu – a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup (Áilloš), Ville Söderbaum, and Hildá Länsman.

Learn more at www.pacificsami.org or email us at [email protected].

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered and this podcast was recorded in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, on the unceded ancestral land of the Duwamish People, past and present. We honor their enduring relationship with this land.

In this episode, we talk with Victor Lopez-Carmen, a doctor and advocate for Indigenous rights, language, and health.
He is a citizen of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and a descendant of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the Sámi diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues.

Ollu giitu – a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists in Sápmi: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup aka Áilloš, Ville Söderbaum, and Hildá Länsman.

Learn more at www.pacificsami.org or email us at [email protected].

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land.  This podcast was recorded in what is now known as Sandpoint, Idaho which is unceded Kalispel and Ktunaxa land, and in Sápmi, the homeland of Sámi people.

In this episode we talk with Maien Gaup Sandberg.

The Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission at the Pacific Sámi Searvi is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues.

Ollu giitu - a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists in Sápmi: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup aka Áilloš, Ville Söderbaum and Hildá Länsman.

Learn more at https://www.pacificsami.org or email us at [email protected].

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land.  This podcast was recorded in what is now known as Sandpoint, Idaho which is unceded Kalispel and Ktunaxa land, and in

In this episode we talk with Marjaana Auranen and Sahin Sengiz about their Sámi video game, Skábma - Snowfall. Marjaana and Sahin live on the Finnish side of Sápmi. Their game and its main character are designed for the player to experience themselves as a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Characters include noaidis who are also known as Sámi healers. Here the makers of Skabma describe their vision, process of designing the game, and dream for its sequel. 

The Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission at the Pacific Sámi Searvi is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues. 

Ollu giitu - a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists in Sápmi: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup aka Áilloš, Ville Söderbaum and Hildá Länsman.

Learn more at https://www.pacificsami.org or email us at [email protected].

Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which

In this episode, we are joined by Ben-Alex Dupris, a member of the Colville

We discuss a specific canoe journey coming up soon called The Big Water Salmon

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land. This podcast was recorded in Seattle and in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sámi people.

The Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing our culture and culture. Our mission at the Pacific Sámi Searvi is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues. Learn more at https://www.pacificsami.org/ or email us at [email protected].

Please take care when listening to this episode, as it discusses difficult topics like suicide.

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Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land. This podcast was recorded in what is now known as Sandpoint, Idaho which is unceded Kalispel and Ktunaxa land, and in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sámi people.

The Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing our culture and culture. Our mission at the Pacific Sámi Searvi is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues. Learn more at https://www.pacificsami.org/ or email us at [email protected].

This episode was made possible with funding from 4Culture.

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land. This podcast was recorded in what is now known as Sandpoint, Idaho which is unceded Kalispel and Ktunaxa land, and in Sápmi, the homeland of the Sámi people.

In this episode we introduce you to Iƞgor Ántte Áilu Gaup, popularly known as Áilloš. Áilloš is a Sámi actor, musician, and composer from Kautokeino, Norway well known for his talent and knowledge of traditional Sámi joik.

The Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing our culture and culture. Our mission at the Pacific Sámi Searvi is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues. Learn more at https://www.pacificsami.org/ or email us at [email protected].

This episode was made possible with funding from 4Culture.

Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land. This podcast was recorded in what is now known as Sandpoint, Idaho which is unceded Kalispel and Ktunaxa land.

In this episode we introduce you to Stina Cowan, Educational and Cultural Programs Manager at the National Nordic Museum.  The National Nordic Museum is a museum in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, dedicated to the history of Nordic immigrants. Stina has been the coordinator for the Sami Film Festival at the Nordic each year.