1K views · 97 reactions | Reindeer herding is an important part of Sami culture and holds a great symbolic value. The reindeer are a natural part of the arctic fauna, and live among us. ❤  Stine Reinfjell is a reindeer herder, and shares glimpses of the everyday life on Instagram (@stine_reinfjell).   Visit Helgeland | Visit Northern Norway | Facebook

The Sámi people of the Arctic have a timeless bond with reindeer. Not just as a source of food or clothing, but as the heart of their identity. For centuries, reindeer herding has shaped their rhythm of life, traditions, and worldview. The reindeer give them meat, hides, antlers and valuable materials for tools and clothes; they also guide seasonal migrations and connect them deeply with the land. But above all, it’s a relation built on respect and symbiosis: the Sámi take care of the reindeer,