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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 (Kannada: ಅಮೇರಿಕದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕೂಟಗಳ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ, 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 Richmond, VA.
Advocacy and opinion[edit | edit source]
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.[2] However, at the same conference, some Kannada artistes and litterateurs were unhappy with basic facilities provided. and criticized the organizers.[3] Following this reaction, the Government of Karnataka, which financially aids AKKA contemplated withdrawing aid.[4]
Split[edit | edit source]
In 2009, 7 founder members of AKKA and others decided to break away from the organization and formed the North America Vishwa Kannada Association.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About us". Association of Kannada Kootas of America. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. 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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Kannada Kootas association splits in US". The Times of India. 31 March 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2011.