Association of Kannada Kootas of America
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Type | Organization for networking of Kannadigas in North America |
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Origins | NRI Kannadiga population in the United States |
Area served | United States and Canada |
Association of Kannada Kootas of America (Template:Lang-kn, also referred to as AKKA) is a non-profit organization primarily aimed at networking for Kannadigas in the United States and Canada. It is incorporated in Florida.[1] AKKA was founded in February 1998, after the World Kannada Sammelana in Phoenix, Arizona, where officebearers were elected.[1] The organization organizes Kannada sammelanas (conferences) in the continent, the most recent one being held in Edison, New Jersey.[2]
Advocacy and opinion
At the recent conference in Edison, the Putthige matha seer Sugunendrateertha Swamiji has praised AKKA for its efforts in maintaining the Kannada language in the American continent.[3] However, at the same conference, some Kannada artistes and litterateurs were unhappy with basic facilities provided. and criticized the organizers.[4] Following this reaction, the Government of Karnataka, which financially aids AKKA contemplated withdrawing aid.[5]
Split
In 2009, 7 founder members of AKKA and others decided to break away from the organization and formed the North America Vishwa Kannada Association.[6]
References
- ^ a b "About us". Association of Kannada Kootas of America. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ^ "Going overboard to put netas, babus on flight to US". Deccan Herald. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ^ "Take Pride to be Kannadiga, Says Puttige Seer at AKKA Convention". Daiji world. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ^ "Akka leaves delegates disappointed". Deccan Herald. 6 September 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ^ "Government may stop funding AKKA". Deccan Herald. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ^ "Kannada Kootas association splits in US". Times of India. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 7 September 2011.