Reindeer Blog

(Pic: ICR/ Johan Mathis Gaup) The 4th World Reindeer Herders Congress wrapped up on Friday April 4th with the delegates from Russia leaving the Thon hotel early Saturday morning at the start of which for many is a long trip home. Vassily Serotteto, a Nenets herder from the Yamal peninsula described the journey,   “First we drive [...]

 Photos and stories from Day 2 and Day 3 of the World Reindeer Herders Congress are now posted on the Reindeer Portal. The professional day was followed by a visit to a Sami herd north from Kautokeino / Guovdageaidnu where delegates tested snowmobiles, observed Sami slaughtering techniques and saw a test run of a new [...]

 (Pic: Johan Mathis Gaup) The largest international gathering of reindeer herders in the world got underway today in grand style. VIP’s arrived by reindeer taxi from the Thon Hotel and were treated to all kinds of local foods and an extensive display of handicrafts from around the world of reindeer husbandry. Dignitaries that included Elisabeth Walaas, the [...]