Questionnaire: Sámi People

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Dear Participant,

Thank you for taking part in an independent study focused on the heritage and cultural minorities in Europe. This study aims to gather valuable insights into the current status, challenges, and opportunities of the Sámi community. Your responses will contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced and opportunities available for the Sámi people in Europe.

 

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Section 01: Demographics

1. Age Group:
2. Gender:
6. What is your current religious or spiritual affiliation?

Section 02: Education and Work

7. What is your highest level of education completed?
8. What is your current employment status?

Section 03: Community

9. How would you describe the sense of community within the Sámi population where you live?
10. Do you participate in any Sámi cultural or community organizations?
11. What are the biggest challenges facing the Sámi community in your area?

Section 04: Colonisation

12. How do you feel colonisation has affected the Sámi people's access to traditional lands and resources?
13. What are the main challenges faced by the Sámi people as a result of colonisation? (Select all that apply)
14. Have you or your community experienced cultural assimilation pressures due to colonisation?
15. In what areas has colonisation most impacted Sámi cultural traditions? (Select all that apply)
16. How has colonisation affected the Sámi people's political representation and rights?
17. Do you feel that colonisation has impacted the mental health and wellbeing of the Sámi people?
18. What forms of support would be most beneficial in addressing the impacts of colonisation on the Sámi community? (Select all that apply)
19. How do you think the legacy of colonisation can be addressed to support the Sámi people? (Select all that apply)

Section 05: Experiences

20. Do you believe there are sufficient economic opportunities available for the Sámi people in your country as compared to the majority population?
21. Which areas do you think need the most improvement to enhance opportunities for the Sámi community?
23. How do you feel about your current human rights situation as a Sami person in Europe?

Section 06: Society

24. How do you feel the majority population perceives the Sámi community?
25. Do you feel alienated or isolated from the majority population?
26. What are the main sources of alienation for the Sámi community?
27. Do you feel that your traditional or spiritual beliefs are respected by the majority population?

Section 07: Role of Governments, EU, and Societal Institutions

29. How effective do you think the government has been in addressing the needs and rights of the Sámi community?
30. How effective do you think the European Union (EU) has been in addressing the needs and rights of the Sámi community?
31. How effective do you think NGOs or other societal institutions have been in addressing the needs and rights of the Sámi community?
32. How effective do you think your faith-based institutions have been in addressing the needs and rights of the Sámi community?
33. Do you feel that your voice and concerns are represented in the political process?
34. What government policies or actions would you like to see implemented to support the Sámi community?

Section 08: Linguistics, Culture, and Traditional Industries

35. How important is the preservation of the Sámi language to you and your community?
36. What efforts do you think are necessary to preserve the Sámi language? (Select all that apply)
37. How integral is reindeer husbandry to the Sámi way of life?
38. What challenges do you face in maintaining traditional industries like reindeer husbandry? (Select all that apply)
39. Do you think traditional Sámi knowledge and place names should be preserved and promoted?

Section 09: Modern Society and Jurisprudence

40. How do you perceive the integration of Sámi people into modern society?
42. How effective is the local, national, and international jurisprudence in protecting Sámi rights?

Section 10: Additional Comments

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