“Stolen” by Ann-Helen Laestadius book review: Sami community’s struggle with reindeer-killing in Sweden
1 year, 8 months ago

“Stolen” by Ann-Helen Laestadius book review: Sami community’s struggle with reindeer-killing in Sweden

The Hindu  

Swedish Sami journalist and writer Ann-Helén Laestadius’s novel Stolen is about snow-filled landscapes, indigenous minorities and reindeer. Elsa spots a man she knows, with a bloody knife in his hand, his mouth holding a slice of something soft, part of a reindeer’s ear. A community on the brink Elsa’s family and the others often get anonymous phone calls when their reindeer come in the way of motorists. This, despite herders always putting up warning signs whenever there might be reindeer running loose near the corral.

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'Stolen' movie review: An indigenous manifesto
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Stolen' movie review: An indigenous manifesto

New Indian Express  

An adaptation of Ann-Helen Laestadius’ book, Stolen makes for an intense and timely watch. It narrates the struggle for survival of Sweden’s indigenous Sámi community. Elle Márjá Eira’s fantastic film is relevant now more than ever, where the existence of indigenous communities the world over are threatened, and their special/protected status called into question. Climate change threatens their survival, and …

Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius: Interview with Swedish Sami author
1 year, 10 months ago

Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius: Interview with Swedish Sami author

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The writer, who is of Sami and Tornedalian descent – two of Sweden’s national minorities …

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