A Finnish truth and reconciliation commission on Thursday urged Finland to rectify historic injustices committed against the indigenous Sami people, as it finalised a report after four years' work.

The commission collected testimonials from nearly 400 Sami and dozens of experts to shed light on the discrimination and human rights violations perpetrated by the Finnish state, including an assimilation policy.

Up until the late 20th century, Sami children were separated from their families and placed in boarding schools, where they were banned from speaking their own languages and practising their culture and traditional livelihoods.

The commission submitted its final report to the prime minister and Sami representatives on Thursday.

Finland has yet to formally apologise to the Sami peopl

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