Norwegian Sami Association
Encyclopedia
The Norwegian Sami Association , also known as NSR, is the largest Sámi
organization in Norway
. The association was founded in 1968.
) 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).
SAMI
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organization in Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. The association was founded in 1968.
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 NorwaySami Parliament of Norway
The Sami Parliament of Norway is the representative body for people of Sami heritage in Norway. It acts as an institution of cultural autonomy for the indigenous Sami people....
) and sending delegates to the Saami Council
Saami Council
The Saami Council is an umbrella organization for Sámi organizations in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. The Saami Council was founded during the 2nd Sámi Conference held in Karasjok, Norway on August 18, 1956 as the Nordic Saami Council. After the first Russian Sámi organization was accepted...
.
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
Ole Henrik Magga
Ole Henrik Magga is a Sámi linguist and politician from Kautokeino, Norway.-As a linguist:As a linguist, Ole Henrik Magga is best known for his work on syntax...
from Kautokeino
Kautokeino
or Guovdageaidnu , is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino...
(1989–1997), Sven-Roald Nystø
Sven-Roald Nystø
Sven-Roald Nystø is a Lule Sami politician from Storå in Tysfjord.Nystø was the president of the Norwegian Sami Parliament for two terms, from 1997 to 2005, representing the Norwegian Sámi Association. Before he became president of the Sami Parliament, he was Vice-President under Ole Henrik Magga...
from Tysfjord
Tysfjord
Tysfjord or Divtasvuodna is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Ofoten traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Kjøpsvik...
(1997–2005), and Aili Keskitalo
Aili Keskitalo
Aili Keskitalo is a Norwegian Sami politician representing Norwegian Sámi Association . In 2005 she became president of the Sami Parliament of Norway, the third in its history and the first female President of any Sámi Parliament....
from Kautokeino
Kautokeino
or Guovdageaidnu , is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino...
(2005–2007).
Presidents
The following table lists the presidents of the NSR since its founding.| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Aili Keskitalo Aili Keskitalo Aili Keskitalo is a Norwegian Sami politician representing Norwegian Sámi Association . In 2005 she became president of the Sami Parliament of Norway, the third in its history and the first female President of any Sámi Parliament.... |
2008–present |
| Silje Karine Muotka | 2006–2008 |
| Martin Urheim (acting) | 2005–2006 |
| Aili Keskitalo Aili Keskitalo Aili Keskitalo is a Norwegian Sami politician representing Norwegian Sámi Association . In 2005 she became president of the Sami Parliament of Norway, the third in its history and the first female President of any Sámi Parliament.... |
2003–2005 |
| Klemet Erland Hætta | 2001–2003 |
| Janoš Trosten | 1998–2001 |
| Geir Tommy Pedersen (acting) | 1997–1998 |
| Sven-Roald Nystø Sven-Roald Nystø Sven-Roald Nystø is a Lule Sami politician from Storå in Tysfjord.Nystø was the president of the Norwegian Sami Parliament for two terms, from 1997 to 2005, representing the Norwegian Sámi Association. Before he became president of the Sami Parliament, he was Vice-President under Ole Henrik Magga... |
1995–1997 |
| Nils Thomas Utsi | 1991–1995 |
| Ragnhild Lydia Nystad | 1985–1991 |
| Ole Henrik Magga Ole Henrik Magga Ole Henrik Magga is a Sámi linguist and politician from Kautokeino, Norway.-As a linguist:As a linguist, Ole Henrik Magga is best known for his work on syntax... |
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 |