To All Norskies
Dear prospective participant,
A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a study about language, identity, and culture among Norwegian heritage populations in North America called “Continued connections: Linguistic and cultural identity among North Americans with Norwegian heritage.”
We are searching for participants who are members of a Norwegian heritage community in North America and / or are of Norwegian descent. Even though there are questions about personal experiences with the Norwegian language, knowing Norwegian is not a requirement to participate.
We have developed a confidential survey that can either be taken online through Qualtrics, an online survey platform, or it can be downloaded and filled out by hand. Physical copies can be mailed to our University of Wisconsin-Madison address:
Laura Moquin
Department of German Nordic & Slavic
814 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706
If you are interested in taking the online survey through Qualtrics, please click here. If you are interested in downloading a printable survey, please click here. If you know of someone else who might be interested in taking this survey, please feel free to forward this message.
If you have any questions about this study, you may email the point of contact, Laura Moquin (lmoquin@wisc.edu), or the principal investigator, Joe Salmons (jsalmons@wisc.edu). Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best wishes,
The Research Team
Dear prospective participant,
A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a study about language, identity, and culture among Norwegian heritage populations in North America called “Continued connections: Linguistic and cultural identity among North Americans with Norwegian heritage.”
We are searching for participants who are members of a Norwegian heritage community in North America and / or are of Norwegian descent. Even though there are questions about personal experiences with the Norwegian language, knowing Norwegian is not a requirement to participate.
We have developed a confidential survey that can either be taken online through Qualtrics, an online survey platform, or it can be downloaded and filled out by hand. Physical copies can be mailed to our University of Wisconsin-Madison address:
Laura Moquin
Department of German Nordic & Slavic
814 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706
If you are interested in taking the online survey through Qualtrics, please click here. If you are interested in downloading a printable survey, please click here. If you know of someone else who might be interested in taking this survey, please feel free to forward this message.
If you have any questions about this study, you may email the point of contact, Laura Moquin (lmoquin@wisc.edu), or the principal investigator, Joe Salmons (jsalmons@wisc.edu). Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best wishes,
The Research Team
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Solorlag of Americaa bygdelag for people with roots in Hedmark fylke norwayVelkommen! Welcome! We are so glad that you found us. Whether you are a visitor, a new member, a long-time member, family tree beginner or experienced ancestor hunter, it is our sincere hope that you will find much of use for you here. It is our quest to provide resources to educate and connect you with your Norwegian roots, as well as to connect you with others who share those roots and interests.
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Whether you are just beginning or have been searching for years visit our genealogy page for links, resources and tools to aid in your search or consider joining one of our ongoing research projects - we'd love your help!
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Our 2023 Flerelag Stevne will be held at the
Courtyard Marriott 1080 28th Ave S. Moorhead, MN 56560 855-516-1080 Tuesday Aug 1- Friday Aug 4th |
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A bygdelag is an association of people who came from the same district or area in Norway. In our case, an association of people who came from the same county, Hedmark fylke. Solorlag is one of many lags representing different areas of Norway all represented under membership in the Bygdelagenes Fellesraad.
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Language Camp Scholarship Information
Applicants for language camp scholarships should send their information to Dennis Kalvig, 6600 Lyndale Ave S #302, Richfield, MN 55423 or by e-mail dekalvig@hotmail.com. Please send your application to me after you or your child has received their acceptance notice to the camp of their choice. Deadline to receive applications will be May 1, 2023. We are not limiting the scholarship only to Skogfjorden Language Camp. Applicants may attend other Norwegian camps in other states. Another change this year is that adults may apply. At the annual meeting the lag voted to give the amount of $300 per applicant with a maximum of $600. If we have more than 2 applicants the $600 will be divided equally by the number of applicants. To be eligible adults must be a member and a child applicant must have a parent or grandparent as a member of Solørlag of America.
Information needed - Child's name & age, parent's name and address. Dates your child will be at camp, plus the name of the camp. Adults should submit their mailing address, dates and name of the camp you plan to attend. If for some reason a scholarship recipient is unable to attend, we ask that you return the scholarship check to the lag. Checks will be disbursed by our lag treasurer.
Camps in Minnesota/Wisconsin are Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Camp. Offers programs for adults and for youth ages 7-18. Located near Bemidji, Minnesota. More information can be found online at Concordia Language Villages website. Masse Morro Heritage Camp is a Norwegian Language Camp, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. See their website for more information. Both of these camps qualify for Sons of Norway scholarships from District 1 and 5, also. There are language camps in other Sons of Norway Districts, info available on the Sons of Norway webpage.
Applicants for language camp scholarships should send their information to Dennis Kalvig, 6600 Lyndale Ave S #302, Richfield, MN 55423 or by e-mail dekalvig@hotmail.com. Please send your application to me after you or your child has received their acceptance notice to the camp of their choice. Deadline to receive applications will be May 1, 2023. We are not limiting the scholarship only to Skogfjorden Language Camp. Applicants may attend other Norwegian camps in other states. Another change this year is that adults may apply. At the annual meeting the lag voted to give the amount of $300 per applicant with a maximum of $600. If we have more than 2 applicants the $600 will be divided equally by the number of applicants. To be eligible adults must be a member and a child applicant must have a parent or grandparent as a member of Solørlag of America.
Information needed - Child's name & age, parent's name and address. Dates your child will be at camp, plus the name of the camp. Adults should submit their mailing address, dates and name of the camp you plan to attend. If for some reason a scholarship recipient is unable to attend, we ask that you return the scholarship check to the lag. Checks will be disbursed by our lag treasurer.
Camps in Minnesota/Wisconsin are Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Camp. Offers programs for adults and for youth ages 7-18. Located near Bemidji, Minnesota. More information can be found online at Concordia Language Villages website. Masse Morro Heritage Camp is a Norwegian Language Camp, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. See their website for more information. Both of these camps qualify for Sons of Norway scholarships from District 1 and 5, also. There are language camps in other Sons of Norway Districts, info available on the Sons of Norway webpage.