Cultural Traditions

Akkala Sami Language Faces Extinction

The last known speaker of Akkala Sami, Arja Tsatsa, passed away in late December 2003. Akkala Sami, a critically endangered Uralic language, was predominantly spoken in the northeastern regions of Finland and adjacent areas of Russia. The language underwent significant decline over the 20th century due to various socio-political factors leading to a diminishing number of speakers. The loss of Arja Tsatsa marked a significant milestone in the history of the Akkala Sami language, rendering it extinct as no fluent speakers remained.

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