Čakčageassi - fall-summer (august - september)

Čakčageassi means fall-summer in northern Sami. The owners start to gather the herd, which has been spread out across different pastures throughout the summer, for them to be herded to the “skillegjerdene” or dividing fences. At this point, the reindeer are beginning to transition into their autumn fur, and the antlers of both the calves, cows, and the stags have grown larger and stronger. This is also the season for cutting “sennagras” that was historically used to line the inside of shoes made out of reindeer pelts to keep them warm and moisture tight. Wool kartanker or felt boots are mostly worn inside reindeer boots these days. There are also traditions associated with harvesting from nature, for both animals and humans during this season. Moss is collected for the reindeer and various berries are gathered for traditional dishes and desserts.