- Norwegian Sami Association
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The Norwegian Sami Association (Northern Sami: Norgga Sámiid Riikasearvi, Norwegian: Norske Samers Riksforbund), also known as NSR, is the largest Sámi organization in Norway. The association was founded in 1968.[1]
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Purpose
The NSR actively runs cultural, social, and informational work through local groups and Sami associations. In total 24 Sami associations are attached to the NSR. The NSR is also active politically, running for elections in Sametinget (the Sami Parliament of Norway) and sending delegates to the Saami Council.
The NSR was founded in 1968, so it has been contributing to the development of Sami society and culture since before the Sami Parliament was established. The NSR goal is to unite the Sami people across different special interests. As such, the NSR is independent of any outside political parties or religions.
Since the establishment of the Sami Parliament in 1989, the NSR has held the leadership and presidency of the organization. The Sami Parliament presidents have been Ole Henrik Magga from Kautokeino (1989–1997), Sven-Roald Nystø from Tysfjord (1997–2005), and Aili Keskitalo from Kautokeino (2005–2007).
Presidents
The following table lists the presidents of the NSR since its founding.[2]
Name Term Aili Keskitalo 2008–present Silje Karine Muotka 2006–2008 Martin Urheim (acting) 2005–2006 Aili Keskitalo 2003–2005 Klemet Erland Hætta 2001–2003 Janoš Trosten 1998–2001 Geir Tommy Pedersen (acting) 1997–1998 Sven-Roald Nystø 1995–1997 Nils Thomas Utsi 1991–1995 Ragnhild Lydia Nystad 1985–1991 Ole Henrik Magga 1980–1985 Odd Ivar Solbakk 1979–1980 Peder Andersen 1976–1979 Odd Mathis Hætta 1974–1976 Regnor Solbakk 1971–1974 Johan Mathis Klemetsen 1969–1971 References
- ^ "Om oss [About us]" (in Norwegian). http://www.nsr.no/website.aspx?displayid=1173. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
- ^ "NSRs ledere gjennom 30 år [NSRs leaders through 30 years]" (in Norwegian). http://www.nsr.no/website.aspx?displayid=1260. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
External links
- Norwegian Sami Association (in Norwegian)
- This article incorporates information from the revision as of 8-11-2007 of the equivalent article on the Norwegian Wikipedia.
Categories:- Organisations based in Norway
- Sami associations
- Indigenous rights organizations
- Norwegian organisation stubs
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