The traditional connectedness between men, women and nature for the Sami people has undergone many changes in Samiland in the past few decades, resulting in Sami women having to find ways to redefine alter and adapt their traditional and customary roles to changing environmental, political and social climates over time while still remaining Sami. Historically, nations-states at different times tried to claim authority over the Sami in the circumpolar north. After nation state borders were drawn separating Russia, Norway, Sweden and Finland, Norway introduced a harsh assimilation policy...