The Sámi and the Basque

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Connections between Sámi and Basque Peoples.pdf (2.96 MB)

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2012-07

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St. Mary's College of Maryland. Library Archives and Media Center

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Sami (European people) -- History; Sami (European people) -- Social life and customs; Basques -- History; Basques -- Social life and customs

Abstract

A number of similarities exist between the Sámi populations of Northern Europe and the Basque regions of Spain and France, including genetics, traditional occupations, clothing, language, and music. This presentation was delivered at Siidastallan 2012 in Minnesota.