NENETS TRIBE
The Nenets follow animistic religion. One famous belief held by the Nenets is that all existing things were created by God Num and the heavenly spheres are ruled by the sons of Num God. They celebrate The Reindeer Herder Festival. Reindeer races are organized, and other traditional sports are played.
-Aseem Talwar(SMSMB)
SAMI TRIBE
Finland’s Skolt Sami follow the Russian Orthodox faith whereas the shaman was an important figure for the non-Christian Sami people. Few of the shamanistic rituals are still performed.
The Sami ‘Samenes Nasjonaldag’ National Day celebrated on February 6 is a cultural celebration for the tribe as on this day in 1917, the first Sámi congress was held in Trondheim, Norway.
-Jania Marwah(SMSMB)