Translators and Interpreters
Welcome to the Sámi Parliament’s translator and interpreter search service!
Looking for a Sámi-language translator or interpreter? This service helps you find freelance translators and interpreters working in Northern Sámi, Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi.
When necessary, translators at the Sámi language office assist with the translation of Sámi-language documents required for dealing with public authorities. The Sámi language office does not provide interpreting services, but maintains a list of freelance interpreters and helps organise Sámi language interpreting.
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| Rauna | Saijets | Inari |
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Saijets, RaunaTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Mággá | Välimaa |
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Välimaa, MággáTranslates languagesNorth Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi, English - North Sámi Additional infoNative speaker in Northern Sámi & Finnish, broad experience in translating. I also do AV-translations/subtitling. Authorized translator from Finnish to Northern Sámi. Bachelor of Arts (Sámi language and culture). Contact infoWorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Maria Sofia | Aikio | Utsjoki |
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Aikio, Maria SofiaTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityUtsjoki Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Áile | Aikio | Inari |
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Aikio, ÁileInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoErityisosaaminen kulttuuriperintöön liittyvissä kysymyksissä. LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Anna | Morottaja | Inari |
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Morottaja, AnnaTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Legal interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact info
0414438278 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Anne | Nuorgam | Utsjoki / Rovaniemi |
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Nuorgam, AnneTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityUtsjoki / Rovaniemi Contact info
+358405343316 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Anne-Marie | Kalla | Inari |
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Kalla, Anne-MarieInterprets languagesInari Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Elen Anne | Sara |
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Sara, Elen AnneInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Erkki | Lumisalmi | Hämeenlinna |
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Lumisalmi, ErkkiTranslates languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Additional infoProficient in Skolt Sámi, I also read and write it. LocalityHämeenlinna Contact info
0400 396326 WorkingLocal work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16 |
| Hannu | Kangasniemi | Inari |
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Kangasniemi, HannuInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Additional infoRegular meetings (Sámi Parliament, Executive Board, etc.) can be interpreted. Interpreting in specialised fields considered on a case-by-case basis. There is currently no formal interpreter training available. LocalityInari Contact info
0503641385 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16 |
| Heli | Huovinen | Inari |
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Huovinen, HeliTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact info
0405069354 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Klemetti | Näkkäläjärvi | Enontekiö |
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Näkkäläjärvi, KlemettiTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Legal interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoPhD in Cultural Anthropology, MA in Sámi Language and Sámi Culture, over 30 years of experience in virtually all subject areas. Authorised translator Finnish-Northern Sámi. LocalityEnontekiö Contact info
040 537 1584 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16 |
| Marjinga | Sara |
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Sara, MarjingaInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Contact info
0404131255 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Martta | Alajärvi | Rovaniemi |
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Alajärvi, MarttaTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Additional infoIn addition to Inari Sámi, I also know Northern Sámi, but I have interpreted in that language only very little. I have not studied interpreting, but I hold a lower university degree from the University of Oulu with Sámi Language as my main subject, specialising in Inari Sámi. I have mostly interpreted at Sámi Parliament meetings, so the subject areas have mainly related to the matters discussed there. LocalityRovaniemi Contact info
0408435438 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Minna | Näkkäläjärvi | Enontekiö, Hetta |
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Näkkäläjärvi, MinnaTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoI am a Sámi-speaking class teacher, and I have completed a year-long interpreter training course at the Sámi Educational Institute in 2020–2021. LocalityEnontekiö, Hetta Contact info
+358400850080 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Neeta | Jääskö | Oulu |
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Jääskö, NeetaTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Inari Sámi - North Sámi, North Sámi - Inari Sámi, English - North Sámi, North Sámi - English, Inari Sámi - English, English - inarinaame Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Inari Sámi - North Sámi, North Sámi - Inari Sámi, North Sámi - English, English - North Sámi, Inari Sámi - English, English - inarinaame Errand interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Inari Sámi - North Sámi, North Sámi - Inari Sámi, North Sámi - English, English - North Sámi, English - inarinaame, Inari Sámi - English Conference interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Inari Sámi - North Sámi, North Sámi - Inari Sámi, North Sámi - English, English - North Sámi, Inari Sámi - English, English - inarinaame Legal interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, Inari Sámi - North Sámi, North Sámi - Inari Sámi, North Sámi - English, English - North Sámi, Inari Sámi - English, English - inarinaame Additional infoAuthorised translator Finnish–Inari Sámi (2023–2028). LocalityOulu Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Riitta | Orti-Berg | Utsjoki |
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Orti-Berg, RiittaInterprets languagesNorth Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi Errand interpretsNorth Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi Conference interpretsNorth Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - North Sámi Additional infoI’m familiar with topics such as finance, culture, land use, environment and fishing, education, local politics, and project work. In community interpreting, I have experience with health, social welfare, and family matters. I’m happy to take on a wide range of interpreting assignments, as long as there’s enough time to prepare. LocalityUtsjoki Contact info
+358503431319 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Oula | Järvensivu | Oulu |
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Järvensivu, OulaInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityOulu Contact info
040 6477148 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Pentti | Pieski | Utsjoki |
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Pieski, PenttiTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Legal interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoTraveling for interpreting assignments is not a problem. LocalityUtsjoki Contact info
040 522 9990 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Petter | Morottaja |
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Morottaja, PetterTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Legal interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Additional infoMaster of Arts, with a major in Inari Sámi. Several years of experience translating a wide range of subject areas into Inari Sámi, as well as proofreading and evaluating translations. Experience in simultaneous interpreting at conferences and meetings. Contact info
0452355395 WorkingLocal work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Rauna | Triumf | Inari |
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Triumf, RaunaInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoEducation in Culture and Pedagogy. LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Saammal | Morottaja | Inari |
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Morottaja, SaammalTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Sari | Mäkelä | Ivalo |
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Mäkelä, SariInterprets languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Additional infoAsioimistulkkaus, Koltansaame. Sogsakk, Diak, OU/Giellagas. LocalityIvalo Contact info
+358451102902 WorkingLocal work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Sisko Hilkka | Fofonoff | Ivalo |
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Fofonoff, Sisko HilkkaTranslates languagesSkolt Sámi - Finnish, Finnish - Skolt Sámi Interprets languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish LocalityIvalo Contact info
0452663272 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Sunnamaarit | Sara-Tornensis |
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Sara-Tornensis, SunnamaaritInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Contact info
0407323896 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Terhi | Harju | Sevettijärvi |
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Harju, TerhiTranslates languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Additional infoAuthorised translator and interpreter Finnish - Skolt Sámi. LocalitySevettijärvi Contact info
0408285710 WorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Tiina | Sanila-Aikio | Inari |
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Sanila-Aikio, TiinaTranslates languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish, North Sámi - Skolt Sámi, Inari Sámi - Skolt Sámi Interprets languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish, North Sámi - Skolt Sámi, Inari Sámi - Skolt Sámi Errand interpretsFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish, North Sámi - Skolt Sámi, Inari Sámi - Skolt Sámi Conference interpretsFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish, North Sámi - Skolt Sámi, Inari Sámi - Skolt Sámi Additional infoAuthorised translator and interpreter Finnish - Skolt Sámi. Webpage: www.saamenkielipalvelut.fi LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Unna-Maari | Pulska | Vuotso |
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Pulska, Unna-MaariTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoAuthorised translator and interpreter Finnish - Northern Sámi. LocalityVuotso Contact info
044 555 38 97 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16 |
| Ante | Aikio |
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Aikio, AnteTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish, North Sámi - English, English - North Sámi Contact info |
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| Ailu | Valle | Inari |
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Valle, AiluTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact info |
| Merja | Fofonoff |
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Fofonoff, MerjaInterprets languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Additional infoAuthorised translator and interpreter Finnish - Skolt Sámi. Please use only this webpage for requests, thank you! Contact info |
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| Jouni | Aikio |
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Aikio, JouniTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoAuthorised translator and interpreter Northern Sámi - Finnish - Northern Sámi. Contact info |
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| Veikko | Holmberg | Utsjoki |
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Holmberg, VeikkoTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoAuthorised translator and interpreter Northern Sámi - Finnish. LocalityUtsjoki Contact info |
| Anni-Siiri | Länsman |
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Länsman, Anni-SiiriTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Contact info |
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| Outi | Paadar |
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Paadar, OutiTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoNorthern Sámi native speaker. Part-time translator and interpreter, I work primarily evenings and weekends. Studies in Sámi language and culture. Areas of expertise are Sámi handicrafts, language sociology and revitalisation, civil society organisation, international organisation, Nordic cooperation and structural fund expertise. Contact info
040 565 6255 WorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Seija Risten | Somby |
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Somby, Seija RistenTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoMA in Sámi Language and Sámi Culture. Contact info
040 580 5513 Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Helmi | Haataja |
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Haataja, HelmiTranslates languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Contact info |
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| Tauno | Ljetoff |
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Ljetoff, TaunoTranslates languagesFinnish - Skolt Sámi, Skolt Sámi - Finnish Contact info |
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| Kaija | Anttonen | Kaamanen |
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Anttonen, KaijaTranslates languagesFinnish - English, English - Finnish, North Sámi - Finnish, North Sámi - English Interprets languagesFinnish - English, English - Finnish LocalityKaamanen Contact info |
| Sáárá | Seipiharju | Inari |
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Seipiharju, SááráTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact info
0503559546 WorkingRemote work Working hoursWeekends |
| Inga | Guttorm | Utsjoki |
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Guttorm, IngaTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Additional infoMaster of Arts in Sámi Language. Authorised translator and interpreter Finnish - Northern Sámi and Northern Sámi - Finnish. I translate a wide range of texts into Sámi. LocalityUtsjoki Contact infoWorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Ellen | Pautamo |
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Pautamo, EllenTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Contact info
0443335221 WorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Weekends |
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| Fabrizio | Brecciaroli | Inari |
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Brecciaroli, FabrizioTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish, Inari Sámi - English, English - inarinaame Additional infoOther language pairs: Italian - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Italian, German - Inari Sámi LocalityInari Contact info
041 713 2612 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Kari | Chan | Inari |
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Chan, KariTranslates languagesInari Sámi - English, Skolt Sámi - English, English - Skolt Sámi, Finnish - English LocalityInari Contact infoWorkingRemote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Sunná | Länsman | Oulu |
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Länsman, SunnáTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityOulu Contact infoWorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
| Aletta | Lakkala |
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Lakkala, AlettaTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Contact info
+358 40 752 9588 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Henna | Lehtola | Inari |
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Lehtola, HennaTranslates languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - North Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Interprets languagesFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - Inari Sámi, Inari Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact infoWorking hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16 |
| Ibbá | Lauhamaa |
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Lauhamaa, IbbáTranslates languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - English, English - North Sámi Additional infoI have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Arctic University of Norway. My major was English, and Northern Sámi as mother tongue was my minor subject. I will be pursuing a Master's degree in linguistics beginning in the Autumn of 2025. I have experience with translation between English and Northern Sámi. I work as a part-time freelance-translator as I am a full-time student. Contact info
+358401644278 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - fri 8 - 16, Mon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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| Nina | West | Inari |
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West, NinaInterprets languagesFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Errand interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish Conference interpretsFinnish - North Sámi, North Sámi - Finnish LocalityInari Contact info
0400526600 WorkingLocal work, Remote work Working hoursMon - Fri after 16, Weekends |
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