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Hans Jonas Henriksen
Northern Saami newspaper editor from Norway (1903-1977) · Norway · On the map · Journalists · Died at 73
Hans Jonas Henriksen was a Saami proponent for Sami culture and language. He was born in Tana Municipality in Finnmark county. From 1953 he chaired Samisk Råd for Finnmark, and from 1964 to 1971 he chaired the council Norsk Sameråd.
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About this person
He contributed to the five volume Lapp Dictionary, and translated several books into Northern Sami. He edited the Northern Sami newspaper Ságat for several years. He received the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award in 1974.
Country
Norway
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1977 · aged 73
