It was earlier this week that Sami Radio interviewed municipal councilor Kata Nilsson(S) about applying to become a Sami administrative municipality and received the answer that there was a lack of financial muscle right now.
Patric Lundström (S), who shares the municipal council post with her, on site at the opening of the spring winter festival on Thursday.
- We don't even manage to enforce the minority laws, we have a huge job to do in Piteå, he tells SVT Sápmi.
"Bullshit"
Ulf Nårsa, vice-chairman of the Piteå Sami Association, does not mince words about Piteå Municipality's depravity and thinks the politicians excuse themselves time and time again.
Especially when they refer to the economy.
- It's qualified bullshit.
They receive government subsidies for additional costs, he says.
The municipal council admits that there is a lack of knowledge in the municipality.
- I know far too little about the Sami issues, I have to prepare myself, states Patric Lundström (S).
The municipality's contribution to the new festival, which will attract more people to learn more about Sami culture, is SEK 160,000, and it is hoped that the event will be repeated.
Hear Ulf Nårsa and municipal councilor Patric Lundström (S) in the clip above.