How Reindeer Herders Cope with Harsh Winter Conditions in Northern Finland: Insights from an Interview Study

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Turunen, Minna, Soppela, Päivi, Ocobock, Cara
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 2021
• Subjects: reindeer herding; winter climate; coping strategy; adaptation; interview; élevage des rennes; climat hivernal; stratégie d’adaptation; entrevue; Manger; Renne; Arctic; Nord de la Finlande; Northern Finland; reindeer husbandry; renne
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/72667

Reindeer herding involves hard physical work carried out in a cold climate under variable weather conditions. In the fall and winter, herders’ work in northern Finland includes collecting and moving reindeer herds to round-up sites, working in round-ups, slaughtering and processing meat as well as d...