EALAT Information: An IPY and Arctic Council Project

A Norwegian Arctic Council  project organized by Association of World Reindeer Herders (WRH), in close cooperation with International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR), Reindeer Herders’ Union of Russia (RHUR) and the Sami University College (SA). Bringing Reindeer Herders Voice to the Arctic Council. Read more about EALAT Information here.

World Reindeer Herders Congress, Yakutsk

Herdswoman - New Film

Aina, Elisabeth and Lisa belong to different generations. Their stories reflect life in Sápmi and the transition from nomadic existence to modern society. The film relates their pleasure in working with the reindeer. They live with and for their herds. When a court case questions their ancient rights to the reindeers’ pasture their life as reindeer keepers is at risk. Welcome to 'Herdswoman' a new film from the Swedish side of Sapmi by Kine Boman which is supported by promotional cards sponsored by ICR. More Information, Screenings, Clips and More on the Herdswoman website.

World Reindeer Herders Visit Evenki herders in China

The Association of World Reindeer Herders have recently returned from a visit to Evenki reindeer herders in North East China. Evenki in this region are part of the ancient herding peoples of the Taiga of Inner Asia, which is believed to be the birthplace of reindeer husbandry...Read More

Oyvind ravna - Interview on the reindeer portal

Oyvind Ravna recently defended his PhD thesis at the University of Tromso, in the faculty of law assessing the  success of the Land Consolidation Act as it relates to reindeer herders. In September he will taking up a new position at the University of Tromso as an associate professor, investigating themes related to Sami land rights in general, with a focus on the land rights of reindeer herders...Read On

Ingunn Ims Vistnes Interview

"The main finding of my research is that reindeer reduce the use of areas close to disturbance. What we find and what is new compared to what we knew in the recent past  is that the extent of the disturbed zone is much larger that what most people imagine.." Read the full interview here.