On September 1, 2021, the Sami Parliament's solemn opening of the eighth term took place in Lycksele - or Liksjuo as it is called in Ume Sami, and was attended by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. On May 16, the Sami people cast their votes for the people they want to see as their elected representatives. These 31 members gathered in the opening to start the eighth term of the Parliament.