For Our Rights

The court ruled that wind plants located in a reindeer grazing area violated Sámi human rights. In response, young Sámi protest to compel the government to protect Sámi rights and identity. Johannes Vang is a Sámi Kven director and producer from Norway along the coast of Sápmi.



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Presented as Part Of Short Film Program: RISE UP

Entropy

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For Our Rights

The court ruled that wind plants located in a reindeer grazing area violated Sámi human rights. In response, ...
| Johannes Vang | North American Premiere | Northern Sámi, Southern Sámi
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In my hand

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