This is incredible...even more than that! Thank you @hb-pickle for making this kind of research, I literally love when I see things like this which helps people to understand certain things better, not to mention it also helps fanfic writters and artist alot. You are great and thank you again.
I Emailed The Sámi Culture Professor Who Worked On Frozen 2
The emails are long, so let me quickly explain the context first. About two months ago in the Frozen fandom there was a lot of discussion about the Northuldra and how accurate their character designs were. Specifically people wondered why Iduna looked so different from the other Northuldra, how much input the Sámi community had in F2, etc. So I decided to email one of the members of the Sámi Advisory group (Professor Veli-Pekka Lehtola) and ask!!!!
My question - Were the Sámi really as diverse as Frozen 2 depicts them (conscerning skin color and other characteristics)?
Answer - Yes. The Sámi come in many different, diverse groups, and while some may be considered "white", there are very real and valid darker skinned Sámi.
He not only answered this question, but gave me many fun facts about Sami history, the writing process/collaboration with Disney, and lots of other stuff like reindeer circles, herding dogs, and even a cut storylines!!!!! Which you can read all about in the screenshots below ->
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Frozen (Disney Movies)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Anna & Elsa (Disney)
Characters: Anna (Disney), Elsa (Disney)
Additional Tags: snow sisters, Self-Reflection, hair symbolism
Summary:
It’s Anna’s big day, the day she becomes Queen. But she stares at herself in the mirror, seeing the reflections of those who came before staring back and wondering if she’s really ready for this. Is this who she was meant to be and where she belonged?
How are you, my beautiful sister? Here, everything is perfect. I'm trying to help my people with all I am, it is a lot of work but I'm happier than ever. Also, I'm kind off living with Honeymaren now. I think I love her. I can’t wait to see you again. I miss you, my little Anna.
One evening on their short trip, Elsa and Honeymaren slightly wandered into the dark forest. There was a really special atmosphere in the forest from the beginning, tense and paranoic even, so the girls were happy to have each other. At one point a strange, small figure, looking like an old woman appeared from behind the trees.
“Quick. Stay behind me.” whispered Elsa. The younger women did as she was told. Then, all of a sudden, in a fairly old voice, the figure spoke:
"Drink this elixir that I offer you, or you will be lost in these woods forever.”
Despite the strange appearance of the old woman, she had a quite kind attitude. Honeymaren however didn't like the whole situation. She remembered Yelena telling her and Ryder a story of a strange being called a Stallo, mythical spirit of the forests, form changing and lurking people to get lost. Maren certainly suspected that what they were looking at with Elsa was not near to an old woman but rather the exactly same dangerous creature, Stallo. Therefore, she placed her hand on her hunting knife very slowly, almost unknowingly.
Firstly I wanted to add this in parts but... I think it’s better this way ❄️
The headcanon for this short story follows Elsa and Ryder as they are developing a good friendship, while Ryder shares something about Honeymaren that Elsa didn’t know before, but in some way, it may help her show her feelings for Honey.
I'm sending kisses and good vibes to yall for your support, for all the new followers ( hello btw be prepared for many many Frozen fanarts hehe ) for your lovely messages and for all the love this fandom deserves 🌸❄️