Language of the Week… Spotlight on minority languages – Ume Sami 22 Jan 20176 Feb 2017 There are only about 20 native speakers left of Ume Sami. According to UNESCO, the current number may be less than 10. Currently, there are approximately 1,000 ethnic Ume Sami,…
Minority Languages… Pite Sami vocabulary lists 10 Jan 20176 Feb 2017 I have uploaded the first of many lists of Pite Sami words with pictures and translations into English, Norwegian (norsk), Danish (dansk) and Swedish (svenska). Check out the Pite Sami…
Language of the Week… Spotlight on minority languages – Pite Sami (Pite Saami) 19 Dec 20166 Feb 2017 Top photo credit: Olve Utne, March 2010 Pite Sami is also known as Arjeplog Sami. The alternative name 'Arjeplog Sami' originates from the area where the few remaining speakers are…
Language of the Week… Spotlight on minority languages – Northern Sami 21 Nov 20166 Feb 2017 While I am still making language lessons, I have discovered that I would like to do more to promote minority languages. These posts will not only offer basic background information…