Land Acknowledgement: Pacific Sámi Searvi is headquartered in what is now known as Seattle, Washington, which is unceded Duwamish Land.  This podcast was recorded in what is now known as Sandpoint, Idaho which is unceded Kalispel and Ktunaxa land, and in Sápmi, the homeland of Sámi people.

In this episode we talk with Marjaana Auranen and Sahin Sengiz about their Sámi video game, Skábma - Snowfall. Marjaana and Sahin live on the Finnish side of Sápmi. Their game and its main character are designed for the player to experience themselves as a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Characters include noaidis who are also known as Sámi healers. Here the makers of Skabma describe their vision, process of designing the game, and dream for its sequel. 

The Pacific Sámi Searvi was created to bring together people in the diaspora, embracing Sámi culture and community. Our mission at the Pacific Sámi Searvi is to honor, cultivate, and expand understanding of Sámi culture, heritage, and contemporary issues. 

Ollu giitu - a special thank you to our featured Sámi artists in Sápmi: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup aka Áilloš, Ville Söderbaum and Hildá Länsman.

Learn more at https://www.pacificsami.org or email us at pacificsamisearvi@gmail.com.