The Sami cooperative herding group: the siida system from past to present
The Sami siida has been described as an organizational institution tailored to meet the dynamic demands of reindeer herding. Historically, it has been characterized as a relatively small group based on kinship. It was formed around a core sibling group and distinguished by a norm of equality where h...
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ftniku:oai:niku.brage.unit.no:11250/2828361 2023-05-15T13:02:07+02:00 The Sami cooperative herding group: the siida system from past to present Næss, Marius Warg Fisktjønmo, Guro Lovise Hole Bårdsen, Bård-Jørgen 2021 application/pdf https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2828361 https://doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2021.1972265 eng eng Acta Borealia. 2021, 1-24. urn:issn:0800-3831 https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2828361 https://doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2021.1972265 cristin:1934868 81-103 38 Acta Borealia 2 Cooperation Herding group nomadic pastoralism group formation Norway Sami Peer reviewed Journal article 2021 ftniku https://doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2021.1972265 2021-12-19T19:09:00Z The Sami siida has been described as an organizational institution tailored to meet the dynamic demands of reindeer herding. Historically, it has been characterized as a relatively small group based on kinship. It was formed around a core sibling group and distinguished by a norm of equality where herding partners were equals regardless of social status. Moreover, it was informally led by a wealthy and skilfull person whose authority was primarily related to herding. One of the critical aspects of the siida was flexibility: composition and size changed according to the season, and members were free to join and leave the groups as they saw fit. This comparative study of the current status of the siida system in the Northern and Southern parts of Norway shows that the main difference between the historical representation of the siida system and today concerns a loss of flexibility. Only two herders reported to have changed summer and winter siida since 2000. Furthermore, while the siida continues to be family-based, leadership is becoming more formal. Nevertheless, decision-making continues to be influenced by concerns of equality. publishedVersion Article in Journal/Newspaper Acta Borealia sami Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU): Brage Norway Acta Borealia 38 2 81 103 |
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The Sami siida has been described as an organizational institution tailored to meet the dynamic demands of reindeer herding. Historically, it has been characterized as a relatively small group based on kinship. It was formed around a core sibling group and distinguished by a norm of equality where herding partners were equals regardless of social status. Moreover, it was informally led by a wealthy and skilfull person whose authority was primarily related to herding. One of the critical aspects of the siida was flexibility: composition and size changed according to the season, and members were free to join and leave the groups as they saw fit. This comparative study of the current status of the siida system in the Northern and Southern parts of Norway shows that the main difference between the historical representation of the siida system and today concerns a loss of flexibility. Only two herders reported to have changed summer and winter siida since 2000. Furthermore, while the siida continues to be family-based, leadership is becoming more formal. Nevertheless, decision-making continues to be influenced by concerns of equality. publishedVersion |
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Næss, Marius Warg Fisktjønmo, Guro Lovise Hole Bårdsen, Bård-Jørgen |
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The Sami cooperative herding group: the siida system from past to present |
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The Sami cooperative herding group: the siida system from past to present |
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The Sami cooperative herding group: the siida system from past to present |
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