Chapter 7 · Human rights
Vilken av Sveriges nationella minoriteter är också erkänd som urfolk?
Which of Sweden’s national minorities is also recognised as an Indigenous people?
Correct answer: The Sámi
The Sámi are both a national minority and an Indigenous people. Indigenous status is linked to their long-standing relationship with traditional territories and their own languages and cultures.
Key words
urfolk · Indigenous people
Source: Regeringen: Så arbetar Sverige med nationella minoriteter · Nationella minoriteter: samer är också ett urfolk
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Why this option does not fit
Romer
The Roma are a national minority but not Sweden’s recognised Indigenous people.
Sverigefinnar
Swedish Finns have national minority protection; the Indigenous status here concerns the Sámi.
Tornedalingar
Tornedalians are a national minority; Sweden’s recognised Indigenous people are the Sámi.