The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sami

The SÁmi people were forcibly displaced from their homeland in northern Norway and Sweden more than a hundred years ago, and their story has been told through history, poetry, and images. Elin Anna Labba's book, "Bárgojohtin," tells of the forced removal of the Northern SÁmi and their struggle to reclaim a place in history and the world today. The book was awarded Sweden's most important national book prize in 2020, the August Prize for Best Nonfiction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2024
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

The SÁmi people, who have lived in northern Norway and Sweden for thousands of years, have a rich and complex history that is deeply intertwined with the land and its resources. Their homeland, which spans across the Arctic Circle, is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including reindeer, elk, and bears. However, in the early twentieth century, the SÁmi were forcibly displaced from their homes due to a series of events that led to the establishment of the Norwegian state. This displacement had a profound impact on the SÁmi people, both physically and emotionally. The SÁmi were forced to leave their homes, their families, and their way of life behind and were forced to resettle in new areas. Many of them were forced to work in the mines and factories, which were located in remote areas of Norway and Sweden. The conditions in these mines and factories were often harsh, and the workers were paid very little. The SÁmi people also faced discrimination and prejudice from the Norwegian and Swedish authorities. They were often treated as second-class citizens and were not allowed to practice their traditional customs and beliefs. Despite these challenges, the SÁmi people have managed to maintain their culture and traditions. They have continued to speak their language, wear their traditional clothing, and perform their traditional dances and songs. They have also worked to promote their culture and traditions to the wider world. In recent years, the SÁmi people have faced a number of challenges. The climate change has had a significant impact on their way of life. The melting of the ice has made it difficult for them to access their traditional hunting grounds, and the changing weather patterns have made it difficult for them to grow their crops. The SÁmi people have also been affected by the development of the oil and gas industry in the Arctic Circle. The oil and gas industry has led to the destruction of their traditional hunting grounds and has also caused environmental damage. Despite these challenges, the SÁmi people have remained resilient. They have worked to protect their land and their resources and have worked to promote sustainable development in the Arctic Circle. In conclusion, the forced displacement of the SÁmi people from their homeland in northern Norway and Sweden has had a profound impact on their culture and traditions. Despite these challenges, the SÁmi people have managed to maintain their culture and traditions and have worked to promote sustainable development in the Arctic Circle. Their story is a reminder of the importance of protecting the land and its resources and of the need to work towards a more just and equitable world.
The SÁmi people, who have lived in northern Norway and Sweden for thousands of years, have a rich and complex history that is deeply intertwined with the land and its resources. Their homeland, which spans across the Arctic Circle, is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including reindeer, elk, and bears. However, in the early twentieth century, the SÁmi were forcibly displaced from their homes due to a series of events that led to the establishment of the Norwegian state. This displacement had a profound impact on the SÁmi people, both physically and emotionally. The SÁmi were forced to leave their homes, their families, and their way of life behind and were forced to resettle in new areas. Many of them were forced to work in the mines and factories, which were located in remote areas of Norway and Sweden. The conditions in these mines and factories were often harsh, and the workers were paid very little. The SÁmi people also faced discrimination and prejudice from the Norwegian and Swedish authorities. They were often treated as second-class citizens and were not allowed to practice their traditional customs and beliefs. Despite these challenges, the SÁmi people have managed to maintain their culture and traditions. They have continued to speak their language, wear their traditional clothing, and perform their traditional dances and songs. They have also worked to promote their culture and traditions to the wider world. In recent years, the SÁmi people have faced a number of challenges. The climate change has had a significant impact on their way of life. The melting of the ice has made it difficult for them to access their traditional hunting grounds, and the changing weather patterns have made it difficult for them to grow their crops. The SÁmi people have also been affected by the development of the oil and gas industry in the Arctic Circle. The oil and gas industry has led to the destruction of their traditional hunting grounds and has also caused environmental damage. Despite these challenges, the SÁmi people have remained resilient. They have worked to protect their land and their resources and have worked to promote sustainable development in the Arctic Circle. In conclusion, the forced displacement of the SÁmi people from their homeland in northern Norway and Sweden has had a profound impact on their culture and traditions. Despite these challenges, the SÁmi people have managed to maintain their culture and traditions and have worked to promote sustainable development in the Arctic Circle. Their story is a reminder of the importance of protecting the land and its resources and of the need to work towards a more just and equitable world.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 158 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781517913304