Kautokeino rebellion
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The Sámi revolt in Guovdageaidnu, also known as the Kautokeino uprising, was a revolt in the village of
Background
The incident was connected to a religious revival movement that was inspired by the preacher
During this time, the Sámi were economically far poorer than the Norwegian settlers in the north, counting wealth in reindeer or other livestock (rather than currency), and they were considered socially inferior to the Norwegians. The local merchant, who sold the local Sámi liquor, was a target for the rebellion due to his repeated cheating and exploitation of Sámi customers, many of whom were vulnerable alcoholics. Alcoholism was widespread and had been highly destructive to the Sámi and their culture during this time. The Laestadians were against the sale and use of liquor. Thus, the Sámi were at odds not only with the local priest and merchant but also Norwegian law.[2]
Aftermath
All the men arrested for participating in the revolt - except the two leaders
The Kautokeino rebellion was one of the few violent reactions by the Sámi against the exploitation policies of the Norwegian government and was the only known confrontation between Sámis and Norwegians with loss of human lives. The rebellion was not a direct response to the
The opera Aslak Hetta (1922) by Finnish composer, Armas Launis tells the story of the rebellion in somewhat romanticized form.[5]
See also
- The Kautokeino Rebellion - 2008 film about the 1852 riots
References
External links
- NRK Radio interview Niillas Somby, descendant of Mons Somby November 13, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2009. [1].
- Kautokeino-opprøret: Kautokeino 1852, April 17, 1997. Retrieved February 21, 2009. Dagogtid.no