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  1. The Sámi Parliament of Norway (Norwegian: Sametinget, Northern Sami: Sámediggi [ˈsaːmeˌtiɡːiː], Lule Sami and Pite Sami: Sámedigge, Ume Sami: Sámiediggie, Southern Sami: Saemiedigkie, Skolt Sami: Sääʹmteʹǧǧ) is the representative body for people of Sámi heritage in Norway.

  2. The Sámi Parliament in Norway is an expression of recognition that the Sámi are one of two peoples in Norway. The Sámi Parliament is democratically elected by and among the Sámi; it is an indigenous parliament and deals with all matters concerning the Sámi people.

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  4. According to the Norwegian Sámi Parliament, the Sámi population of Norway is 40,000. If all people who speak Sámi or have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who speaks or spoke Sámi are included, the number reaches 70,000. As of 2021, 20,545 people were registered to vote in the election for the Sámi Parliament in Norway.

  5. Aug 7, 2018 · The Sami Parliament is in an independent body elected by and representing the Sami people living in Norway. The Parliament deals with matters that specifically concern the Sami. The beautiful Parliament building. The main administration is based in Karasjok, but also has a presence in Kautokeino, Nesseby, Kåfjord in Troms, Tysfjord and Snaåsa.

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