av Marianne Hofman | jan 30, 2019 | Eyes on Barents
Dan Eriksson, who is a proud gay Sámi today, knows what it is all about. He has lived most of his life in denial about his true self, and he had to go through years of mental ill-being and two suicide attempts before he found the courage to talk. Today, he wants to...
av Marianne Hofman | jan 9, 2019 | Eyes on Barents
Opinions on the impact of a planned test field for wind power on Uljabuouda Fell, Sweden, are divided. Text by Marianne Hofman According to the power company Skellefteå Kraft, the wind farm will strengthen Arjeplog’s reputation as a cold-climate test area. According...
av Marianne Hofman | nov 13, 2018 | Eyes on Barents
Ritva Torikka / Yle Viidon sieiddit -čájáhus lea oassi dieđalaš- ja dáiddalaš prošeavttas, man boađusin leat dáiddadujiid lassin girji ja musihkkaskearru. Siidamusea Viidon sieiddit -čájáhusas leat dáiddaduojit Marja Helanderis, Ailu Vallesja Stina Aletta Aikios....
av Marianne Hofman | nov 13, 2018 | Eyes on Barents
A group of Sámi artists want locals to reflect on their present relationship to nature and what this relationship looked like for Sámi people in the past. Text by Ritva Torikka Viidon sieiddit – The New Dimensions of the Sámi Relationship to Nature, a new exhibition...
av Marianne Hofman | nov 6, 2018 | Eyes on Barents
With American investors on board the mines near Kirkenes look set for a reopening. By Atle Staalesen, The Barents Observer. «We have world-class quality ore and excellent infrastructure – that is the main reason why they are interested», says Thomas Bækø. He is...
av Marianne Hofman | aug 7, 2018 | Eyes on Barents
Sunna Kitti lea Márkomeannu jagi 2018 dáiddár. Son lea govven dáidagisttis, makkár Sápmi lea jagis 2118 – ja makkár áššiid dihte? “Lea jahki 2118. Visot lea mannan funet. Sápmi lea Murphy lága Sápmi – buot, mii sáhttá mannat endorii, lea mannan endorii....