VOL. 118 NO. 2 Feb Features 12 l A Joik Renaissance Discover the music of the Sámi people 18 l Hearts in the Ice Two Norwegian explorers brave the Arctic for a good cause Departments 4 l Velkommen Lead With Your Heart 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Life Insurance Anyone Can Afford 25 l Member Matters 30 l District Happenings 38 l In Loving Memory 39 l Ambassador's Insights 12 18 Cover photography by Jarle Hvidsten 10 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og finansprodukter til våre medlemmer. pg 3.indd 2 12/16/20 4:00 PM PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: JØRN KRISTENSEN, SHUTTERSTOCK, COURTESY HEARTS IN THE ICE 2021