| Reindeer herding / husbandry |
| Reindeer Research Program - University of Alaska, Fairbanks |
| The Reindeer Research Program takes an active role in developing and promoting the reindeer industry in Alaska. Since its inception, the program has been active in reindeer/caribou research activities. |
| Second World Reindeer Herders Congress |
| Held in Inari, Finland on June 18-23, 2001. The World Reindeer Herders Congress serves as a forum to exchange information and increase cooperation between reindeer herders. |
| 11th NOR's Conference on Reindeer Research |
| Held at the Finnish Reindeer Research Station, Kaamanen, Finland, in June 2001. Invited speakers presented papers on the main topic of the meeting «Artifical feeding of Reindeer». Scroll down for the report. |
| Sustainable Reindeer Herding and Husbandry |
| The main focus of the international workshop (8-11 March 2000) was on circumpolar reindeer husbandry, but issues raised by the hunting and management of caribou and wild reindeer were also discussed. |
| Recommended Reindeer Literature - Reindeer Research Program, UAF |
| A list of books, journals, articles, theses on reindeer/caribou. |
| New Publications - Reindeer Research Program, UAF |
| Reindeer Program Publications with online documents, reports, and articles on reindeer herding. |
| What is good for the reindeer, is good for the Sami |
| An overview of the project on co-management on the Kola Peninsula. The project will enable the Sami reindeer herders to contribute their traditional knowledge of their land to help the Russian government manage resources and development in the region. |
| Reindeer Herding in Alaska |
| Great collection of unique resources on the development of reindeer herding in Alaska. The collection includes several articles and excerpts from books. A project by Alaska Native Curriculum and Teacher Development Project. |
| Alberta Reindeer Association - Canada |
| Alberta Reindeer Association objectives: to act as a central information source for both current and potential producers. |
| Saskatchewan Reindeer Association - Canada |
| On this website you will find information about the Association, Classified Advertising, Coming Events, Member News and Listings, as well as pictures and documentation relating to raising Reindeer in Saskatchewan. |
| Reindeer Herding Camp in the Tundra - Chukotka, Russia |
| The work and life of reindeer herders in Chukotka. The site has great photos by the anthropologist Patty Gray. Explore also other pages on this site that present various aspects of life and reindeer herding among the people of Chukotka. |
| Reindeer Owners & Breeders Association |
| Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association [ROBA] goals: To engage in the education, research, conservation and advancement of public awareness of reindeer. |
| The 'Lost' Reindeer of Arctic Alaska - History of Alaska Reindeer Herding |
| This well written article tells about development of reindeer herding in Alaska in the light of its effect on social relations. |
| Reindeer Herding, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland |
| Good information on the development of reindeer husbandry in Finland. |
| Veterinary Preventive Medicine Program, Caribou/Reindeer, Institute of Arctic Biology, Veterinary Services, University of Alaska, Fairbanks |
| Detailed report of reindeer health maintenance acitivities. |
| Standard Ungulate Calf Birth Protocols, Institute of Arctic Biology, Veterinary Services, University of Alaska, Fairbanks |
| Detailed report of reindeer health maintenance acitivities. |
| Reindeer Farm - Palmer, Alaska |
| Private reindeer farm, primarily, tourist oriented. |
| Reindeer - information from Owners & Breeders Association, Inc. |
| Short information on the species and herding/breeding specific information. |
| Isortoq Reindeer Station, Greenland |
| This reindeer farm boasted close to 3000 animals in 1996. |
| Reproduction and productivity of semidomesticated reindeer in northern Finland |
| The increase in the Finnish semidomesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) stock and the high level of meat production during the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s were mainly due to reindeer-management practices. |
| Land right conflicts threaten traditional Sami culture in Sweden |
| Several Sámi communities have been sued by private land owners, who refuse access to reindeer on their forested land. A report on conflict in which Sámi could lose their grazing rights. |
| Reindeer Herding and Forestry in Northern Sweden |
| A case study about conditions, problems and possible solutions regarding the relationship between forestry and reindeer herding. |
| The Sámi's Fight for Land Right - Adopt a Reindeer |
| Help Sami fight for their land rights to continue reindeer herding. |
| Reindeer Diets |
| A transciption of radio report on research of reindeer diets at Univeristy of Alaska, Fairbanks. |
| Reindeer Herders' Association, Kawerak, Inc. |
| Office of Reindeer Herders' Association of a larger organization, Kawerak, Inc. serving villages of the Bering Strait and the Seward Peninsula. |
| Inari Reindeer Farm, Finland |
| Inari Reindeer Farm specializes in reindeer ranching and is owned by a Sami family of 5. |
| Purnumukka Reindeer Farm, Finland |
| We are a family business specialized in reindeer programs and located in an old picturesque Sami village. |
| Juhani and Lea Magga's Reindeer Farm, Finland |
| Juhani and Lea Magga's Reindeer Farm is situated in the vicinity of the River Ivalojoki, in the idyllic village of Huuhkaja. It is old reindeer herding area and has kept its look of a typical Lapp village. |
| Reindeer Farm Tuula-Maija Magga-Hetta, Finland |
| Come and acquaint yourself with genuine Sami handicrafts and culture. You will have the opportunity to do Sami handicraft or to have a look at reindeer husbandry on the premises of a reindeer farm. |
| Dancing Reindeer Farm, Milltown, Wisconsin, USA |
| The Dancing Reindeer herd was etablished in 1985 with 3 foundation reindeer from the Reindeer Grazing Preserve, Tuktoyuktuk, NWT, Canada. The 40 reindeer herd, one of the largest in the lower 48 states. |
| Culture of utilization of natural resources by indigenous peoples of Russia |
| This chapter from "Atlas of environment and population health in Russia" in Russian gives a good detailed overview of the present state of indigenous peoples of Russia. Reindeer herding and hunting feature prominently among the main economic activities. |
| Photo Essay about Nenets in Russia |
| A wonderful collection of photos with short comments by a Nenets on their way of life and relationship with reindeer. |
| Reindeer - Culture and Industry |
| Reindeer - essential part of Sami culture and their economy. |
| The year of the reindeer in the Handolsdalen Sami village, Sweden |
| Short article on annual cycle of reindeer life in Sami herding. |
| Reindeer in the life of Evenki |
| Brief article on the challenges facing traditional reindeer herding culture of Evenki. |
| The history of reindeer herding in the Bystrinskiy Region of Kamchatka |
| Since ancient times, the region has been a site for small-scale reindeer herding. Now, a project is underway to revive reindeer herding. |
| Socio-economic situation of indigenous peoples of North-Even district of Magadan region, Russia |
| Reindeer herding has long been the main traditional economic activity of Even people with herds reaching 58,000 in 1979 and only 20,000 at present. A look at current problems of people and industry. In Russian. |
| Game grounds and reindeer rangelands:
Re-registration or withdrawal? |
| Citizens from numerous territories of the Russian Federation have sent alarming reports to RAIPON about the ongoing procedure of re-registration or withdrawal of reindeer rangelands and game grounds from indigenous peoples. |
| On ethno-social importance of reindeer-herding |
| The article discusses reindeer-herding as a basis for culture and economic prosperity of about 18 ethnic groups or 130,000 individuals in Russia. In Russian. |
| Ayan Evenki |
| A story of cultural and spiritual decline of this unique people for whom reindeer herding was a key part of their lives. In Russian. |
| Reindeer and Koryak |
| A look at the present industry of reindeer herding of Koryaks in Kamchatka, Russia |
| Reindeer Herder Fights an Uphill Battle with Caribou |
| Challenges of reindeer herding in Alaska with caribou roaming in. |
| Caribou Threaten Reindeer Herders' Way of Life |
| Reindeer herding a victim of roaming caribou. |
| Gone to the Reindeer People |
| A journey to reindeer-herding Nenets in Siberia. |
| Totem Peoples' Reindeer Preservation Project (Mongolia & Siberia) |
| The project works to insure the survival and sustainability of traditional, indigenous, and nomadic cultures whose lifestyle, spirituality, and culture are inextricably linked with reindeer. |
| The Reindeer Herders' Association of Finland |
| The Reindeer Herders' Association directs reindeer husbandry, develops the conditions of operations in reindeer husbandry, looks after productive interests, and promotes the public image of reindeer husbandry. Excellent site with lots of information. |
| Norwegian Reindeer Husbandry Administration |
| A site with wealth of information on reindeer herding. In Norwegian only. |
| Reindeer Breeding in Yamal |
| Reindeer breeding is an important branch of Yamal economy and the main trade of a considerable part of local population. |
| Norwegian Reindeer Husbandry Administration - Addresses |
| Listing of addresses of Norwegian government offices on reindeer husbandry |
