There are several Indian NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Punjabi cultural associations in the US, which aim to promote Punjabi culture, language, and traditions among the Indian diaspora and beyond. These organizations organize cultural programs, workshops, and events to showcase the rich heritage of Punjab and provide a platform for the Punjabi community to come together and celebrate their roots. Many of these associations also offer language classes, dance and music lessons, and other educational opportunities to preserve and promote Punjabi culture among younger generations. These organizations work tirelessly to promote the Punjabi way of life, bridging the gap between the Punjabi diaspora and their roots back in India. By preserving and promoting Punjabi culture, these organizations play a vital role in preserving the unique identity and cultural heritage.
The Academy of the Punjab in North America (APNA) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1997 to promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Punjab, a region that spans across India and Pakistan. The organization was founded by a group of scholars, writers, and artists who were passionate about the language, literature, music, and history of Punjab. APNA is dedicated to promoting Punjabi culture and language by providing a platform for scholars, researchers, and artists to collaborate and exchange ideas.
Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago(P.C.S.) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization promoting education, good citizenship, community development, civic commitment and involvement, and preserving Punjabi Culture, language, sports and performing arts of the North-Indian state of Punjab among its community members and also mainstream Americans in the Midwest and beyond. PCS caters to this need both by directly organizing events that bring community members together from all over the Midwest region and by facilitating participation of its community members in mainstream activities.
The Punjabi American Heritage Society was founded in 1993 with the purpose of promoting friendship and understanding with other communities and helping our younger generation get connected to their roots. The Punjabi American Heritage Society is a nonprofit, non-political and secular organization. Sutter County has a 10 percent population with Punjabi roots. Punjabi American society is trying to meet diverse needs of the local community.
Sikh Religious Society of Arizona is a non-profit organization which is working actively for the Sikh community in the state of Arizona. The Society is involved in many local projects for the benefit of the Sikh community. In November of 1996, it started working delegently towards the establishment of a new Gurdwara in Phoenix. In 1999, a suitable location was purchased in the middle of town at 1129 E Sheridan Street, Phoenix, Arizona and Arizona Sikh Gurdwara was founded. The services are regularly held on every Sunday at the Gurdwara.
The Punjabi-American Cultural Association (PACA) was founded in 2002, as a non-profit organization. The association was founded by 11 individuals with various personas but with one main goal in mind — create a better understanding among different communities and educate people about the Punjabi culture and Sikh religion. PACA actively participates in many Punjabi and non- Punjabi events throughout the year to reach out to the public and to meet their overall objective.
North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) is a Non-Partisan, Non-Sectarian Global Organization with chapters in several countries, actively promoting the interests of people of Indian origin by monitoring and addressing current critical issues of concern, and by enhancing cooperation and communication between groups of Indians living abroad.
