WHC Index
To enter your Tribal information into the WHC Index, login into your Hereditary Leader Account. If you don’t have an account, click the “Join Us” button below.
Once your account is activated, you will be able to access the Tribal Form here. Your Tribal details will then be added to the Index.
| Official Tribe Name | Sámi (Sápmi) |
|---|---|
| Primary Location * | Northern Norway, Sweden, Finland; Kola Peninsula (Russia) |
| Current Population * | ~80,000–100,000 across the region |
| Chief or Matriarch | No single chief |
| Treaty Area * | No single treaty |
| Primary Indigenous Language * | North, Inari, Skolt Sámi (among others) |
| Main Economic Activities | Reindeer herding, duodji (handicrafts), fishing, tourism |
| Cultural Events | Sámi National Day (Feb 6), Riddu Riđđu Festival |
| Schools on the Reserve | Sámi-language schools and education units |
| Health Services | National health systems with Sámi-focused services |
| Notable Historical Event | Recent state apologies / rulings affirming rights (2024–25) |
| Traditional Land Boundaries | Sápmi across NO/SE/FI/RU (Kola) |
| Environmental Initiatives | Sustainable grazing & land-use protections |
| Governance Structure | Sámi parliaments + Sámi Parliamentary Council |
| Youth Programs | Youth councils via Sámi parliaments |
| Land Provenance Instruments and Negotiations | Constitutions, UNDRIP; ILO 169 (Norway) |
| Infrastructure Projects | Broadband/housing in Arctic regions |
| Culture and Language Preservation Initiatives | Sámi Giellagáldu language revitalisation centre |
| Partnerships or seeking Partnerships | Nordic cross-border cooperation |
| Goals for the Next Five Years: | Protect languages |
| State/Province | Nordic Arctic regions |
| Website Contact | https://sametinget.no/ |