The Deatnu River overgrowing
The Deatnu River overgrowing Interview with lifetime salmon fisher Andreas Njarga In this brief interview the salmon fisher Andreas Njarga, who has been fishing salmon in the Deatnu river all his life, explains what kind of perils he sees to the survival of the Deatnu salmon. The river banks are overgrowing with willow, alder and […]
The ice run in the spring used to clear the foreshore
The ice run in the spring used to clear the foreshore Interview with lifetime salmon fisher Andreas Njarga A warmer climate seems to have affected the quality of the ice in the Deatnu River. It has become weaker and does nor clear the river banks for bush and vegetation as it used to. In addition […]
The River Sámi
The River Sámi Interview with lifetime salmon fisher Andreas Njarga The River Sámi culture has in many aspects been overshadowed by reindeer herding and Sea Sámi interests in the public sphere, but is nonetheless the most important reason for the dwelling in the valley, which is also documented by the rich terminology concerning the river, […]
Attending to a net filled with slime and pink salmon
Attending to a net filled with slime and pink salmon Interview with lifetime salmon fisher Andreas Njarga “Good grief!”, exclaims Andreas Njarga when he sees all the slime and pink salmon in the fish net. English Sámegillii Norsk Subtitles off
Learning to know the river through appenticeship
Learning to know the river through appenticeship Interview with lifetime salmon fisher Andreas Njarga Traditional knowledge is best transmitted through learning by doing, which means to take an active role all the way from preparations fishing, getting out on the river with experienced Elders, and learning the terminology connected to salmon, river, and water conditions. […]
Goargŋun and čuoibmi – two essential competences on the river
Goargŋun and čuoibmi – two essential competences on the river Interview with lifetime salmon fisher Andreas Njarga To know how to use a čuoibmi (pole) to maneuver the river boat in connection with buođđun (seine fishing) was essential knowledge for the River Sámi previously. English Sámegillii Norsk Subtitles off