Biography
Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, known as Áilu in the Northern Sámi language and with the stage name of Áillohaš (Enontekiö 23 March 1943 – Espoo 26 November 2001), was a Finnish Sámi writer, musician and artist. He was one of the most internationally recognised contributors of Sámi culture. He was mostly known for his joiks and poems. He was the official provincial artist of Lapland from 1978-1983. He was given the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 1991 for his work called Beaivi, áhčážan (engl. The Sun, My Father.)
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1943-03-23
Deathday2001-11-26 (58 years old)
Birth PlaceEnontekiö, Finland
RelativesNils-Henrik Valkeapää
CitizenshipsNorway, Finland
ResidencesSkibotn, Norway, Palojoensuu, Finland
AwardsOrder of the White Star, 5th Class, Nordic Council Literature Prize, Saami Council's Honorary Award
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