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 d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Culture

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Art et design

  

  Photographie

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Animaux

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Montagne

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Nature

  

  Camping
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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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  Aide « au pair »

  De plus amples informations sont disponibles ici

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  Aide

  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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  Langues parlées

  Sami: Courant
  Swedish: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire
  Norwegian: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  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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  Autres infos...

  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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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Parking space, access to electricity and toilet facilities.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Reindeers

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