Erika Larsen: The Reindeer People | Nat Geo Live

Spending years in the field, photographer Erika Larsen has gained unprecedented access into the lives, work, and culture of Scandinavia's fascinating Sami people.

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[amature]

Love how she captured our culture in such a nice respectful way. Although, it is soooo much more about our culture that would be nice to be captured like this. :)

[amthegrey]

I'm myself is Sami and a lot of this was 80-100% correct.

[matthewjay]

Now THIS is what NatGeo should always be about.

[opheliedebarre]

I had the privilege last night of attending a yoik concert in Tromsø, there were Sami people who came all the way from all over Sapmi for the occasion. A very rare and important moment, I'll cherish it forever. You could really feel how important and personal yoik is to the Sami culture. The songs were about the singers' lives and memories, some of them conjured up a lot of deep emotions. What a beautiful and untouched culture.

[gracegoodenough]

I'm a 70 year old American woman. I learned to read at a very early age.
I clearly remember reading an adult book called "The Laplanders" I have never forgotten that book.

[dantheman]

“I don’t know what else to say so I will go to sleep” that’s so relatable 🤣

[carolduff]

My Dad's mother is of Sami heritage. I have personally gone far north with my family in Norway and have seen these beautiful people. I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary!

[djgavel]

Amazing story, what a gift that Erika Larsen was able to share her access to a world most of us will never experience.

[askthemountains]

We lost a lot of our languages. Some are completely gone. I am happy some schools teach it again. And that more and more young sámis today celebrate our national day, 6th of february! Love from Sápmi ❤☃️❄

[negotiatingshadows]

I lived with the Sami too and miss them very much but am still in touch with my friends. The need is to preserve the land and culture---Grace Eagle

[Tinymoezzy]

My husband is half Finnish Saami and half Native American, I love the similarities and I know it sounds crazy, but I love the Saami people's eyes. 
My husband has blue/grey eyes with the folds and the high brow bone, it is such a unique feature that you see on some of the Saami people.
This was a lovely perspective into day to day living of the Saami people as seen through the lens of someone who was there in both participation and as an observer.. 

[kathrynbjorling]

Through my dad I have Sami roots. I wish I knew more about it and would love to see more documentaries be made. Feeling connected to our heritage helps us feel grounded as individuals.

[EZVideoStore]

3:54 "I do not know what else to say, so I will go to sleep" this is definitely a vibe

[cos]

Long life to Saami people.
Please preserve your culture and traditions.Theryre worth more then all the money on the earth!

[daginn]

Such a great culture, proud to share my country with the Sami.

[douglaskampfer]

I am very proud of you for living with the indigenous people, learning their culture and ways of life, these are things you will never forget, and it will help you in your life.

[patricknaera]

So beautiful, people in tune with nature.

[wwxp]

I'm an American of Saami Descent. This video is really exciting and bittersweet for me to watch.

[zenmeadow]

I busted out laughing at the part where one of the first thing they did was check to see if you were useful. I observed the very same tactic when I went to visit the Dine' out in Arizona. This is important to indigenous peoples way of doing things; everyone works together for the good of the whole.

[aaronjohnson]

Erika obviously missed being with them, I wonder how she was able to come back to the states and remain here. One of the reasons I haven't traveled back to my ancestral home is that I fear I'll never come back.