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The '''Office for Hverfolk and Indigenous Interests''' ([[Hverlandic language|Hverlandic]]: ''Hverfólks ok Innfæddra Hugaðar Skrifstofa''; '''HIHS''', Brenna: ''Varmkildejordfolket og Urfolk Interesser Konto'', Gealdor: ''Geađgeguolleolbmuid ja Dálásis Interessekero'', Vanakeldu: ''Heiturbrunnarfólks ok Innfæddra Áhuga Skrifstofa'', Ægisjallr: ''Heitikelduland Fólks ok Innfødd Interessestovan'') is a government agency in Hverland responsible for liaising with [[Hverfolk]] tribal communities, and facilitating various aspects of their governance and wellbeing. The HIHS's mandate is vast, encompassing areas like law enforcement and justice, economic development, agricultural advancement, infrastructural improvements, natural resource management, and enhancement of tribal governance, with the ultimate goal of advancing the quality of life in Hverfolk tribal communities. | The '''Office for Hverfolk and Indigenous Interests''' ([[Hverlandic language|Hverlandic]]: ''Hverfólks ok Innfæddra Hugaðar Skrifstofa''; '''HIHS''', Brenna: ''Varmkildejordfolket og Urfolk Interesser Konto'', Gealdor: ''Geađgeguolleolbmuid ja Dálásis Interessekero'', Vanakeldu: ''Heiturbrunnarfólks ok Innfæddra Áhuga Skrifstofa'', Ægisjallr: ''Heitikelduland Fólks ok Innfødd Interessestovan'') is a government agency in Hverland responsible for liaising with [[Hverfolk]] tribal communities, and facilitating various aspects of their governance and wellbeing. The HIHS's mandate is vast, encompassing areas like law enforcement and justice, economic development, agricultural advancement, infrastructural improvements, natural resource management, and enhancement of tribal governance, with the ultimate goal of advancing the quality of life in Hverfolk tribal communities. It also serves as a | ||
The HIHS was established in 1951, as part of the Hverland government's initiative to better address the needs and concerns of the Hverfolk tribal communities. Since its inception, the HIHS has played a crucial role in building bridges between the government and the tribal communities, fostering a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. | The HIHS was established in 1951, as part of the Hverland government's initiative to better address the needs and concerns of the Hverfolk tribal communities. Since its inception, the HIHS has played a crucial role in building bridges between the government and the tribal communities, fostering a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. It spearheaded the establishment of the [[Sámedagi]] in 1966, giving the Hverfolk significant cultural autonomy. | ||
== Organization and leadership == | == Organization and leadership == | ||
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*Ásmundur Einarsson (1951 - 1956) | *Ásmundur Einarsson (1951 - 1956) | ||
*Unnur | *Unnur Halldórsson(1956 - 1961) | ||
*Arnar Bjarnason (1961 - 1966) | *Arnar Bjarnason (1961 - 1966) | ||
*Halldóra | *Halldóra Sigurðsson (1966 - 1971) | ||
*Gunnar Þorsteinsson (1971 - 1976) | *Gunnar Þorsteinsson (1971 - 1976) | ||
*Bryndís Magnúsdóttir (1976 - 1981) | *Bryndís Magnúsdóttir (1976 - 1981) | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 24 August 2023
| Hverfólks ok Innfæddra Hugaðar Skrifstofa (HIHS) | |
 HIHS offices are housed in the Old Administrative Building | |
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1951 |
| Jurisdiction | Hverland |
| Employees | 35 |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | hihs.gov.hv |
The Office for Hverfolk and Indigenous Interests (Hverlandic: Hverfólks ok Innfæddra Hugaðar Skrifstofa; HIHS, Brenna: Varmkildejordfolket og Urfolk Interesser Konto, Gealdor: Geađgeguolleolbmuid ja Dálásis Interessekero, Vanakeldu: Heiturbrunnarfólks ok Innfæddra Áhuga Skrifstofa, Ægisjallr: Heitikelduland Fólks ok Innfødd Interessestovan) is a government agency in Hverland responsible for liaising with Hverfolk tribal communities, and facilitating various aspects of their governance and wellbeing. The HIHS's mandate is vast, encompassing areas like law enforcement and justice, economic development, agricultural advancement, infrastructural improvements, natural resource management, and enhancement of tribal governance, with the ultimate goal of advancing the quality of life in Hverfolk tribal communities. It also serves as a
The HIHS was established in 1951, as part of the Hverland government's initiative to better address the needs and concerns of the Hverfolk tribal communities. Since its inception, the HIHS has played a crucial role in building bridges between the government and the tribal communities, fostering a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. It spearheaded the establishment of the Sámedagi in 1966, giving the Hverfolk significant cultural autonomy.
Organization and leadership
Below is the list of Chairpersons for the Office for Hverfolk and Indigenous Interests from 1951 to present:
- Ásmundur Einarsson (1951 - 1956)
- Unnur Halldórsson(1956 - 1961)
- Arnar Bjarnason (1961 - 1966)
- Halldóra Sigurðsson (1966 - 1971)
- Gunnar Þorsteinsson (1971 - 1976)
- Bryndís Magnúsdóttir (1976 - 1981)
- Einar Guðmundsson (1981 - 1986)
- Þóra Björnsdóttir (1986 - 1991)
- Sigurður Stefánsson (1991 - 1996)
- Katrín Ólafsdóttir (1996 - 2001)
- Bjarni Jónsson (2001 - 2006)
- Sigrún Pétursdóttir (2006 - 2011)
- Guðmundur Arnarsson (2011 - 2016)
- Heikko Sottinen (2016 - 2021)
- Hegee Warth (2021 - present)
Each chairperson of the office has contributed significantly to the progress of Hverfolk communities, utilizing their tenure to address issues specific to their time while continuing to uphold the office's ongoing commitment to the wellbeing and prosperity of the Hverfolk tribes.