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Some of my Ancestors were from Northern Sweden. A Place which my Grandmother called "No Mans Land" or "Lappland". This is the land of the Sami or the "Reindeer People". I am still learning about this part of my heritage, that the Sami are very similar to the Native Americans in how they lived. They were and are still treated like my Native American people are today and in the past. Below please check out the few links that I have provided here to learn more about this wonderful culture. If anyone has any further information please email me. Please email me 
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During the Viking Age -and later- in the Middle Ages, Sweden was only about a third of it's present size, the northern 2/3 of the country was populated by the Sami. Even though the Sami tales about the Stalo suggests that there was a long-lasting conflict with the Vikings. The Sami's also traded first with Vikings and later with travelers from northern Europe such as tradesmen from the Hanseatic league. 
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As a result of these contacts the Sami society took a cultural leap from a predominately stone age society and even developed a monetary system of their own -a little known fact- the currency was named tjoervie btw. Animal hides and furs were the most common commoditys that was traded for salt, coins (often used as ornaments) and different kind of metal blades. The handicrafted Sami knifes developed its present form during this age.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SAMI PEOPLE
SAMI CULTURE SAMI OF FAR NORTH |
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