From the point of view of the elite, assimilation was like offering the Sami a ticket to ride along on the path to civilization, with the condition that they leave behind everything that was considered Sami, like the nomad way of life and Sami language, culture and customs.
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The Relationship Nation State - Minority – a Northern Example: Assimilation of the Sami in Early 20th Century
