Unpredictable Consequences of Sámi Self-determination: Rethinking the legal protection of Sámi cultural heritage in Norway

Sámi cultural heritage is protected in Norway by the Cultural Heritage Act. A 1978 amendment to this Act provides automatic protection to all Sámi cultural heritage sites and buildings older than 100 years. Strong legal protection has in a very positive and constructive way contributed to Sámi i...

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Main Authors: Marit Myrvoll, Alma Thuestad, Elin Rose Myrvoll, Inger Marie Holm-Olsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cappelen Damm Akademisk NOASP 2012-04-01
Series:Arctic Review on Law and Politics
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Online Access:https://arcticreview.no/index.php/arctic/article/view/31