Sons of Norway

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Sons of Norway is a fraternal and cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Norwegian heritage and traditions, particularly among Norwegian Americans.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural organization
fraternal organization
activity celebration of Syttende Mai
community service
genealogy support
promotion of Norwegian folk arts
promotion of Norwegian language
country United States
culturalAffiliation Nordic
Norwegian
ethnicFocus Norwegian Americans
people of Norwegian descent
fieldOfWork Norwegian-American culture
Scandinavian heritage
founder Elef A. O. Ose
other Norwegian immigrants in Minneapolis
foundingLocation Minneapolis, Minnesota
hasPart district lodges
international lodge
local lodges
hasProgram heritage and culture grants
leadership training for lodge officers
youth programs
hasPublication Viking magazine
hasWebsite https://www.sofn.com
headquartersLocation Minneapolis, Minnesota
inception 1895
language English
Norwegian
memberOf Norwegian-American organizations
membershipType family membership available
open to men and women
motto “Uniting people with Nordic heritage”
nonprofitStatus not-for-profit organization
offers cultural programs
financial services
heritage camps
insurance products
language classes
scholarships
purpose fraternal benefit services
preservation of Norwegian heritage
promotion of Norwegian culture
support for Norwegian Americans
regionServed Canada
Norway
United States
religiousAffiliation none


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