
SÁPMI, Norway, October 21 (IPS) – The Sámi, Europe’s last recognised Indigenous community, have faced threats to their existence throughout history. Norway last year has apologised for its forced assimilation policy following the findings of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, and in September 2026 Sweden has recently been told to do the same.

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