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Nordic Sámi language prize Gollegiella awarded to Ellen Pautamo and Jonar Thomasson
Press release
18.11.2020 14.00
Ministers responsible for Sámi affairs and presidents of Sámi Parliaments to meet on 18 November 2020
Press release
16.11.2020 14.05
Minister of Justice Henriksson: Reform of Sámi Parliament Act continues
Press release
13.2.2020 16.16
Gollegiella – Nordic Saami language prize awarded to developers of Lule Saami and Kildin Saami
Press release
26.11.2018 15.29
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