Peter Fourbears
Shaman of the last nomadic people of Europe
A few years ago, I had the chance to meet a Sami man living in northern Sweden, near Kiruna. At the time, I knew very little about the Sami people, and I could hardly have imagined that indigenous peoples still existed in Europe who had managed to preserve their way of life in the face of modernization and industrialization.
Peter introduced us to his territory, his people, and a culture profoundly connected to nature. Through him, I discovered a people who, despite the transformations of the modern world, have remained faithful to something essential: a living relationship with the land, ancient traditions, and deeply rooted values.
Peter speaks little. Yet, by his side, one immediately feels a distinctive presence—calm, deep, and powerful all at once. It is a presence that seems to emanate from the silence of the Northern landscapes and the long memory of his people.
Parcours
Like many Sami, Peter carries within him the memory of a once-nomadic way of life, intimately tied to reindeer migrations and the cycles of the seasons. He understands the value of this heritage and the essential role it still plays today in his people’s identity. This way of life—founded on the observation of nature, patience, and adaptation to the rhythms of the land—has shaped a way of being in the world defined by simplicity and respect.
Peter is also one of the guardians of Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak, located in the mountains of the Far North. In these vast landscapes where nature remains sovereign, he watches over the territory with the same spirit as his ancestors: that of a man who does not own the earth, but cares for it. Walking with Peter through these mountains means discovering a different relationship with time and nature. It means learning to look at landscapes differently, to listen to the wind, and to understand that these territories are not merely wild spaces, but lands inhabited by traditions, memory, and ancient wisdom.
Activités
We transmit our knowledge through theoretical introductions, but primarily through practice:
– Rituals, meanings of Sami symbols, rattle-making workshops, chakra exercises, offering rituals, meditation, celebrations, hiking in the snow, and communicating with trees. You are invited to experiment, to feel, and to experience the magic. Enriched by these experiences, you will have the opportunity to create a practice that makes sense for you, equipped with keys to understanding, methods, and personal experiences.
This journey is open to everyone—from initiates to curious beginners who wish to deepen their knowledge of energy, shamanism, traditional craftsmanship, and the culture of this ancient people.
En bref...
Peter carries within him the memory of his people’s formerly nomadic way of life, which is deeply intertwined with reindeer and the cycles of nature. A discreet and humble man, he is also one of the guardians of Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest peak.