Immerse yourself in Sámi life with our family in Jokkmokk, Sweden

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  Description

  Hello! We are a Sámi reindeer-herding family living in the heart of northern Sweden. Our home base is Jokkmokk, a small and charming inland town, but during winter our reindeer graze in winter pastures along the coast near Luleå.
  
  We live a semi-nomadic lifestyle rooted in the traditions of our Indigenous people. Reindeer are at the heart of our lives. We follow the herd and move with the reindeer according to the seasons and grazing conditions.
  
  We welcome help with our daily activities and would love to share our unique way of life with you. You will have the opportunity to experience life as a traditional Sámi reindeer herder in the Arctic north.
  
  Our extended family includes children, members of our *siida* (our reindeer-herding community), cousins and elders. Different generations work together, each contributing according to their own abilities. This way of sharing responsibilities and supporting one another is an important part of Sámi life and culture.
  
  Life here means real Arctic winters, distinctive food traditions, close connections to nature, and a way of life shaped by the reindeer and the changing seasons. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a little of our world with you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Sustainability

  

  Events & social

  

  Videography

  

  Culture

  

  Carpentry

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Photography

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Mountain

  

  Winter sports

  

  Nature

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  With us, you will have the opportunity to experience and learn about the traditional way of life of Sweden’s Indigenous people. We have a unique Sámi culture that we are happy to share with you, including our languages, traditional food, clothing (*gákti*), handicrafts (*duodji*), reindeer herding, and everyday life in the Arctic.
  
  You will also get to experience life outdoors in extreme winter conditions and learn how we adapt to the changing seasons and the challenges of the Arctic environment.
  
  Above all, we hope to share our relationship with nature, our reindeer, and one another — an important part of our Sámi way of life.

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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  Help

  We are looking for help with our private family life and everyday routines at home. The help we seek through Workaway is not connected to business activities.
  
  Tasks will vary depending on the season and may include cooking, preparing food, household chores, shovelling snow and helping make sure the children get to school. We heat our home with wood, so bringing in firewood and helping keep the house warm is also part of everyday life. We also appreciate help with small DIY projects and repairs around our home.
  
  Our lives revolve around the reindeer. Reindeer herding shapes our daily routines and connects us to our Sámi culture, language and traditions. Staying with us is an opportunity to share in our family life and learn about this connection.

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  Languages spoken

  Sami: Fluent
  Swedish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Norwegian: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You will be staying in our family home, where you will have your own private room. The bathroom, kitchen and living room are shared with our family. Wi-Fi is available.
  
  We provide three meals a day and usually enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner together. Mealtimes vary depending on our daily schedule. When we cannot eat together, ingredients are always available for you to prepare your own meals.
  
  We can accommodate food allergies I follow a milk-protein-free diet myself. Meat is an important part of our Sámi food culture.

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  What else ...

  With us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities right on your doorstep. During winter, you can experience a range of activities when the conditions are at their best. You’ll be close to nature while also having easy access to town life, giving you the chance to discover the charm of a small northern Swedish town.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Parking space, access to electricity and toilet facilities.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Reindeers

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