The use of Sámi cultures in the Finnish tourism business has been problematic for many
decades. The aim of this article is to explore how the notion of cultural sensitivity could help …

This thesis presents an investigation of the complexities of the immediate, ideological,
educational, and societal contexts for literacy development among North Sámi learners …

Early childhood education (ECE) institutions in Norway highly value nature and outdoor
activities. The framework plan for kindergartens encourages that children get insights into …

The framework plan for kindergartens in Norway emphasizes knowledge of Indigenous
Sámi culture among the core values of pedagogical practice. Preservice students in early …

The purpose of this article is, first, to describe Sámi children's education and its status in the
Finnish education system and, secondly, to contemplate its development in Finland. The …

The Sámi are indigenous people living in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia. There are
about 10,500 Sámi in Finland. The traditional settlement area of the Sámi is located in the …

The recent reforms in the Norwegian early childhood/primary/secondary education
curriculum explicitly highlight the inclusion of Sámi perspectives across various subjects. In …

The aim of this chapter is to introduce Norway's inclusive education policies for two separate
school systems: the national Norwegian and the Sámi systems. This chapter is based on …

What is childhood like in Finland? What kind of practical solutions have been created and
evaluated that aim at both providing good childhood experiences and supporting children's …

According to Norway's Core Curriculum all students are to learn about Sámi issues, and the
subject of mathematics is not exempt from it. Central to the Sámi tradition is non …