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African American Heritage Preservation Foundation, Inc. (AAHPF)
AAHPF is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation of African
American history. The main goals of the AAHPF include soliciting grants to
fund full-time maintenance and preservation activities of African American
historical sites. This work will be monitored by the foundation staff and
performed by noted experts in the field of historic preservation. The site
provides information on the projects they have worked as well as sources and
links to information on preservation of African American historical sites.
http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/aahpf/homepage.htm
American Anthropological Association (AAA)
The American Anthropological Association is the largest organization of its
kind in the world. It was formed to according to its articles of
incorporation to promote the science of anthropology, to stimulate and
coordinate the efforts of American anthropologists, to foster local and
other societies devoted to anthropology, to serve as a bond among American
anthropologists and anthropologic[al] organizations present and prospective,
and to publish and encourage the publication of matter pertaining to
anthropology. The membership consist of those interested in the subject
including specialists, professionals, and buffs. This site lists the
following links: About AAA; Careers/Placement; Meetings; AAA Minority
Issues; Ethics; Member Services; Sections/Interest Groups; Publications;
Government Affairs; and Anthropology Resources on the Internet.
http://www.aaanet.org/
American Indian Culture Research Center
Includes resources and links about Native American culture, education, Myths
(Story Telling), spiritual heritage, Indian colleges, bibliography, Native
American Hand Crafts / Gifts, and other related sites.
http://www.bluecloud.org/dakota.html
American Indian Library Association (AILA)
This association is set up in order to assist native americans as well as
other minorities in the library science field. They offer their services to
those who need help in a variety of ways. This web page has contact
information, links to other relevant web pages, conference information,
newsletter information and cost of joining the association.
http://www.pitt.edu/~lmitten/aila.html
American Indian Movement (AIM)
Includes documents related to the American Indian movements, updated issues,
and links of other political advocacy groups.
http://dickshovel.netgate.net/AIMIntro.html
American Indian Research and Policy Institute (AIRPI)
Our mission is to provide government leaders, policy makers and the public
with accurate information about the legal and political history of American
Indian nations, and the contemporary situation for American Indians.
http://www.airpi.org/
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a private,
nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging
science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its
educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and
Alaska Natives to pursue studies in science, engineering, business and other
academic arenas. The trained professionals then become technologically
informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES\' ultimate goal is to be
a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians as they seek to become
self-reliant and self-determined members of society. AISES brings hope to
American Indian communities through education. AISES is: A catalyst to
revitalize American Indian communities; A resource for Indian students,
teachers, their colleges and employers; A community bridging old and new
ways to sustain Indian culture and values. The AISES web site includes
information on its mission and goals, contacts, programs, membership,
events/conferences, etc. Besides major categories, it also provides an
alphabetical index to help viewers navigate through this site.
http://www.Colorado.EDU/AISES/
The American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS)
The mission of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) is to foster
awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage and to serve as a
national scholarly resource for research through the collection,
preservation and dissemination of materials relating to American Jewish
history. This site provides links to information regarding membership.
publications, history, museums, collections, events and other Internet
resources.
http://www.ajhs.org/
American Oriental Society (AOS)
As the oldest learned society devoted to a particular field of study in the
United States, The American Oriental Society encourages research in Asian
languages, literature, philology, literary criticism, textual criticism,
paleography, epigraphy, linguistics, biography, archaeology, philosophy,
religion, folklore, and art. The site features the online newsletter, News
of and for Members of the AOS; the Annual Meeting; the Louise Hackney
Fellowship for the Study of Chinese Art; the online version of the current
Newsletter of the American Oriental Society (and one back issue); an
extensive bibliography of the publications of the Society; and links to
Oriental Studies Resources including by Resource Guides, Institutional
Library and Departmental Sites, Publishers and Book Vendors, Electronic
Journals, and Computer and Oriental Studies.
http://www.umich.edu/~aos/
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
An Irish-American organization that promotes Irish Culture. Website contains
information about the organization and about various aspects of Irish
history and culture.
http://www.aoh.com/
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Fighting anti-Semitism and bigotry here and abroad, the Anti-Defamation
League probes the roots of hatred against Jews and serves as a public
resource for government, media, law enforcement agencies and the public at
large. The ADL works to expose and prevent bigotry and discrimination of all
kinds against all people, with a special focus on anti-semitism. This site
contains a newsletter, briefing information on a number of social issues,
and special reports.
http://www.adl.org/
The Asia Society
The Asia Society is America\'s leading institution dedicated to fostering an
understanding of Asia and communication between Americans and the peoples of
Asia and the Pacific. A nonprofit, nonpartisan educational institution, the
Asia Society presents a wide range of programs including major art
exhibitions, performances, international corporate conferences and
contemporary affairs programs.
http://www.asiasociety.org/
Association for Asian Studies (AAS)
The Association for Asian Studies (AAS)---the largest society of its kind in
the world---is a scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional
association open to all persons interested in Asia. It seeks through
publications, meetings, and seminars to facilitate contact and an exchange
of information among scholars to increase their understanding of East,
South, and Southeast Asia. It counts among its members scholars, business
people, diplomats, journalists, and interested lay persons. The site
contains information on current meetings, provides an exchange of opinion in
the forum "viewpoints," and posts current business on the AAS bulletin
board. It also lists study programs, grants and fellowships, email
addresses, AAS publications (some online articles and abstracts), employment
listings, advertising information, and links to Asian studies organizations
and resources including Asian Studies WWW Virtual Libraries.
http://www.aasianst.org/
Association for Canadian Studies (ACS)
The Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) is the only national organization
exclusively dedicated to the promotion of research, teaching and
publications on Canada. Founded in 1973 at Queen\'s University, Kingston, the
ACS is a non-profit organization with individual and institutional members.
The Association is most active at the post-secondary (college and
university) level but maintains ties with all sectors of education. The site
has information on conferences, publications, awards and programs, and
Canadian Studies resources. Versions of the site are available in English
and French.
http://www.er.uqam.ca/nobel/c1015/
Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS)
The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS), a
multidisciplinary association of scholars, professionals, and institutions,
is dedicated to improving understanding of Canada in the United States.
Founded in 1971, ACSUS encourages creative and scholarly activity in
Canadian studies, facilitates the exchange of ideas among Canadianists in
the U.S., Canada, and other countries, enhances the teaching of Canada in
the U.S., and promotes Canada as an area of academic inquiry. The site has
information about the association, grants it sponsors, publications, and
conferences.
http://www.acsus.org/
Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS)
The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies, Inc., is an
international educational and scholarly non profit organization. The AABS
was established on December 1, 1968 by the unanimous vote of the scholars
assembled at the concluding general session of the First Conference on
Baltic Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. The purpose
of the Association is the promotion of research and education in Baltic
Studies. Its activities include sponsorship of meetings and conferences for
the exchange of scholarly views, promotion and evaluation, and dissemination
of news of current interest in the area of Baltic Studies. Membership in the
AABS is open to anyone wishing to support the endeavors of the Association.
Persons joining the AABS should agree with the scholarly purpose of the
Association, but need not be engaged in scholarly work. The AABS provides
links to the following: AABS Constitution; AABS By-Laws; AABS Directory (for
higher education institutes in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania plus an index
of disciplines); and AABS Publications (which include the bibliography of
the quarterly Journal of Baltic Studies, Baltic Studies Newsletter,
Conference Proceedings, and Monographs in print and microform as well as
AABS subsidized publications (emails for manuscript submission and
subscription are provided).
http://www.lanet.lv/members/aabs
Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH)
ASALH is a national association committed to education, research, and
publishing African American history and culture. Their website provides
information for current programs, a biography on Carter Godwin Woodson, the
founder, locations of other branches, and information on the annual meeting.
http://www.artnoir.com/asalh/
The Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (ASEN)
Founded in 1990, by research students and academics at the London School of
Economics and Political Science, ASEN has established itself as the leading
interdisciplinary, non-political association for the study of ethnicity and
nationalism. This web page has aims of the association, who they are
affiliated with, conferences, bulletins, debates, and membership fees, and
the executive committee of this association. They list the journals that
they publish on a regular basis and that they are actively trying to recruit
more people who can help on the research that they are doing. It also lists
links to the similar sites that could have more information on what this
association is attempting to accomplish.
http://158.143.104.181/depts/european/asen/
Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP)
AAIP is dedicated to improving the health status of American Indian and
Alaska Native people, training Indian physicians and other Indian health
professionals, and furthering policies which affect Indian health. AAIP also
fosters collaboration between western medicine and traditional Indian /
Native medicine.
http://www.aaip.com/
Association of Gypsies/Romani International
Asociation of Gypsies/Romani International, Inc. is a not-for-profit
association working at preserving, maintaining and promoting the Gypsy race,
culture and ethnicity. It is the goal of this organization to try and
dissipate prejudice and stereotypes as well as act as a support organization
for the Gypsy/Roma peoples.
Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (AJGS)
Association coordinating the activities of 60 Jewish genealogical societies
worldwide. Furthers the conduct of genealogical research of Jewish ancestry,
develops and distributes new sources of genealogical data, facilitates the
networking of Jewish genealogists." Site contains "aims and objectives of
the association, identification of the Board of Directors, lists the member
organizations around the world.
http://www.jewishgen.org/ajgs/
Association of MultiEthnic Americans
The Association of MultiEthnic Americans is a nationwide confederation of
local multiethnic/interracial groups, incorporated as a nonprofit public
benefit organization...AMEA\'s primary goal is to promote a positive
awareness of interracial and multiethnic identity, for ourselves and for
society as a whole. Education resources, information about racial
classification, and links to related sites are available.
http://www.ameasite.org/
The Cherokee National Historical Society
The Cherokee National Historical Society is a private non-profit corporation
designed to preserve the history and culture of the Cherokee people - past,
present, and future. Beyond this original mission, the Society is committed
to educating not only the Cherokee people, but the general public through
visual and performing arts, the written word, and the development of
uniquely Cherokee resources. It publishes a quarterly newsletter, Columns,
which is mailed to members of the Society. This site provides links to Books
& Information, the Newsletter and the Cherokee Heritage Center.
http://www.powersource.com/powersource/heritage/default.html
The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)
The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) was formed in 1983 by the
merger of the Chinese-American Librarians Association (established in
Chicago in 1973) and the Chinese Librarians Association (established at
Stanford University in 1974). As part of the merger agreement, the name
Chinese American Librarians Association became the English language name of
the combined organization, while the Chinese name of the Chinese Librarians
Association, Ȼ1/4Z1 ? (hua ren tu shu guan yuan xie hui), became
CALA\'s official Chinese name. This web page has contact information,
publications, officer information, links to other pages, awards, committees,
a searchable database, and programs.
http://www.iupui.edu/~cala/index.htm
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
FGS is a non-profit organization comprised of hundreds of genealogical and
historical societies, family associations, and libraries with a combined
membership of over 300,000 members. FGS is actively involved in efforts to
protect societies, facilitate and coordinate society activities, and monitor
events significant to the genealogical community.
http://www.fgs.org/
The Franklin H Williams Carribean Cultural Center / African Diaspora Institute
The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora
Institute is a unique arts and cultural organization that celebrates,
documents and shares the rich cultural heritage and vibrant spiritual and
creative expressions of people of African descent throughout the world,
particularly of the Caribbean and Central, South and North America. It has
been dedicated to opening and sustaining an ongoing dialogue about the
cultures and communities of the African diaspora - from Brooklyn to Bahia,
from Haiti to Harlem. The Center has maintained and expanded its mission to
educate the public about the cultural manifestations of the African
diaspora, whether visual arts, film, literature, music, dance or belief
systems. The Center takes its name proudly from the late civil rights
attorney and American Ambassador to Ghana, Franklin H. Williams, president
of the Phelps Stokes Fund and its second Chairman of the Board of Directors.
http://www.igc.org/caribctr/index.html
Friends of Tuva
The Republic of Tuva is the former Tannu Tuva, a country in south Siberia
absorbed by the former USSR in 1944. Tuva was at one time an oblast of
Russia, and then the Tuvinskaya ASSR, and is now a member of the Russian
Federation. In 1977 Nobel Laureate (Physics) and raconteur Richard Feynman
asked \'What ever happened to Tannu Tuva?\' One of his friends, Ralph
Leighton, helped Feynman turn their search for information on this country
into a real adventure. Friends of Tuva is an organization headquartered in
Pasadena, California, founded and run by Ralph Leighton. It is a central
clearing-house for information about Tuva and Tuva-related merchandise. Site
contains news and information about Tuva, its culture and music, an online
newsletter, and information about Richard Feynman.
http://www.feynman.com/tuva/
German Studies Association (GSA)
The German Studies Association is the multi- and interdisciplinary
association of scholars in German, Austrian, and Swiss history, literature,
culture studies, and political science. GSA holds an annual Conference and
publishes a scholarly journal -- German Studies Review -- as well as a
Newsletter. Members are generally professors at universities or colleges in
North America, although membership is also open to scholars around the world
and there are several hundred members in Europe and Asia. The GSA home page
contains links to membership, officers and executives, German Studies Review
submissions, the current GSA conference, curriculum guidelines and others
under construction (i.e. articles and books and German in America)
http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~gsa/
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
The Hispanic National Bar Association gives information on national
conventions, regional news, legal employment, a listing of Hispanic Bar
Associations members organized by state with contact names and addresses. In
addition, there is a link to other sites of interest such as the Latino Law
Association, on-line Law journals, and other Legal Resources.
http://www.hnba.com/
The Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA)
The Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) is a not-for-profit
organization established in 1974 to support the effective protection and
ethical promotion of authentic Native American art and material culture.
IACA has more than 700 members throughout the United States and five foreign
countries. Members include Native American artists, wholesale and retail
dealers, museums, collectors and others who support the goals of the
organization. This site provides links to information regarding consumer
education, advocacy, promotion and markets, as well as membership
information.
http://www.iaca.com/
Indian Defense League of America (IDLA)
The Indian Defense League of America was established on December 1, 1926 to
resist further erosion of the rights of Indians in North America. The IDLA
was established to guarantee unrestricted passage on the continent of North
America for Indian people. Unrestricted passage is considered an inherent
right for indigenous people.
http://www.tuscaroras.com/IDLA/
Indigenous Law Institute (ILI)
The Indigenous Law Institute assists American Indian and other Indigenous
communities to work toward a future of restoration and healing. Links to
legal documents, other legal institutions, and the Websites in many other
areas related to the Native Americans.
http://www.concentric.net/~jkowal/ilipages/
The Inter-Tribal Environmental Council of Oklahoma (ITEC)
Consortium of 31 Indian Tribes in Oklahoma serving Native American
environmental needs. Site contains contact information, news, and program
and training information.
http://207.2.194.130/itec/
International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS)
An organization which coordinates the activities of some 60 independent
Jewish Genealogical Societies worldwide. The AJGS site presents the goals of
the association and a list of its member societies. Hot links to web pages
of the member societies are provided as well as e-mail links to their
presidents.
http://www.jewishgen.org/ajgs/
International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS - CIEC)
The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) is a federation of
twenty national and multi-national Canadian Studies associations, governed
by an Executive Council and an elected four-member Executive Committee. Its
mandate is to promote and support research, education and publications in
all fields of Canadian Studies and in all countries. This site contains
information about the federation and links to its members Web sites,
scholarship and fellowship information, and links to resources related to
Canadian Studies.
http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/
International Indian Treaty Council (IITC)
Includes international treaties related to indigenous people in the world.
Very useful resources.
http://www.hawaii-nation.org/iitc/
International Interracial Association (IIA)
This association is intended for people who are interested in improving
racial and cultural unity through supportive discussion, with a focus on
interracial/cultural individuals and families, people who are involved in
interracial/cultural relationships, and those who have an interest in
interracial/cultural issues.
The website offers a calendar of events worldwide, a discussion forum, a
listing of contributing members, extensive resources, success stories, and a
\'what\'s new\' section to keep you informed of [the] latest developments.
http://www.i3n.net/
Internet Chinese Librarians Club (ICLC)
ICLC is a nonprofit organization, for it does not seek any financial gains
in all its activities. Rather, it aims at providing an environment wherein
we Chinese librarians, at home or abroad, can discuss at ease issues related
to librarianship and information science. In other words, we endeavor to
make full use of the cyberspace and computer technology to cultivate
scholarship among Chinese librarians and information specialists. Through
this endeavor, we will be able to contribute our knowledge and insight to
the development of librarianship and information science of mankind in
general. This web page has club information, publications, services, links,
membership information, and committee information.
http://library.fgcu.edu/iclc/iclcintr.htm
Irish Genealogical Society-International (IGSI)
A non-profit organization dedicated to the study and advancement of
genealogy in Ireland, North and South, and around the world. Website
includes items of interest to Irish genealogists, including church records,
census substitutes, cemetery lists, and Irish surname info.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~irish/
Italian Association for Early Music and Historical Dance
The Italian Association for Early Music and Historical Dance was founded in
1990 with the aim of contributing to the cultural and civil life of the
Country (goal to be pursued by promoting early music) as a quality of life\'s
basic component. This associations page gives it statement of purpose, fees
for becoming a member in Italy and abroad, information on it\'s published
newsletter, and a place to contact for more information.
http://dbweb.agora.stm.it/415/4whoare.htm
Japan Information Network (JIN)
This Japan Information Network WWW site has been set up by the Japan Center
for Intercultural Communications (JCIC) to be the place to come for Web
users seeking all kinds of information about Japan. The information about
the society, culture, education and other aspects of Japan appearing on this
site was gathered and edited by JCIC. We also serve as a hub, providing
users with links to the best sites for finding information they need about
Japan. This site provides access to information regarding current events,
regional information, statistical information, and an index to Japanese web
resources.
http://jin.jcic.or.jp./
The Jewish Defense League (JDL)
The Jewish Defense League is the most controversial of all Jewish
organizations. It is also the most effective. Founded in 1968 by Rabbi Meir
Kahane, of blessed memory, the activist group has been responsible for
bringing such issues as, but certainly not limited to, Soviet Jewry, Nazi
war criminals, black Jew-hatred and Jewish self-defense to the front page of
every major newspaper. Never Again, the JDL motto, opposes the mainstream
opinion that Jews shouldn\'t make waves or fight back when they are under
attack. Such an attitude was sold to the Jews of Europe 50 years ago and the
result was the murder of the Six Million. This site contains information
about contacting JDL and membership information. The site provides latest
news, some news concerning Israel, Nazi alerts, JDL news from America and
around the world.
http://www.jdl.org/
Latin American Management Association (LAMA)
The Latin American Management Association (LAMA) is a non-profit national
trade association dedicated to the goal of advancing opportunities for the
Hispanic and minority community in today\'s competitive business environment.
This site provides information about the organization, upcoming events,
LAMA\'s Small and Disadvantaged Business Outreach program, and messages from
its executive director and chairman.
http://www.incacorp.com/lama
Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional
association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the
study of Latin America. With 4,400 members, twenty percent of whom reside
outside the United States, LASA is the one association that brings together
experts on Latin America from all disciplines, and diverse occupational
endeavors, across the globe....The association advances the Latin
Americanist community in numerous other ways. It provides access to the
Latin American Research Review, the premier U.S.-based journal in Latin
American studies; it publishes the LASA Forum, a quarterly newsletter; it
alerts members to professional opportunities; it recognizes scholarly
achievement and it represents Latin Americanists\' interests and views before
the U.S. Government and at times to governments elsewhere. The home page
provides links to 1997 papers online; 1998 call for papers; activities;
sections, task forces, working groups, commissions, and committees;
goverance; endowment funds; publications; and membership.
http://www.pitt.edu/~lasa/
Middle East Studies Assocation (MESA)
Organized in 1966 by American and Canadian scholars on the Middle East, The
Middle East Studies Association of North America, Inc., seeks to further
high quality of scholarship and instruction in Middle Eastern Studies,
improve communication among Middle East scholars through conference meetings
and publications, and foster cooperation among people and associations
concerned with the serious study of the Middle East. The site lists the
leaders and the publications available from the MESA. It has two links. One
is a copy of the membership application and the other is the MESA Bulletin
with online articles from recent issues, guides for study, and recordings
available for Middle Eastern music.
http://www.cua.edu/www/mesabul/backcov.htm
National American Rights Fund (NARF)
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is the non-profit legal organization
devoted to defending and promoting the legal rights of the Indian people.
Includes useful legal reference materials and links to Native American
Nations.
http://www.narf.org/
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
[NAPABA] is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys,
judges, law professors, and law students comprised of over 5000 attorneys in
35 local APA bar associations, whose practice settings range from solo
practices to large firms, corporations, legal services organizations,
non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. This site has their
quarterly publication, online membership form, and information about the
NAPABA Foundation.
http://www.napaba.org/
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is
the oldest, largest and strongest Civil Rights Organization in the United
States. The principal objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political,
educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the
United States. The NAACP is committed to achievement through non-violence
and relies upon the press, the petition, the ballot and the courts, and is
persistent in the use of legal and moral persuasion even in the face of
overt and violent racial hostility. On the site, you can find out about the
NAACP, their programs, events, and local chapters. Also available are
current and archived issue alerts and press releases.
http://www.naacp.org/
National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS)
The NBS has 84 predominantly African American ski clubs scattered through
out the U.S. and Canada. Our mission is to identify, select and finance
training of a potential Olympic caliber African American youth and promote
skiing within the African American communities. The site has information
about the organizations and youth ski teams as well as links to the
affiliated clubs and other sites that might be of interest.
http://www.nbs.org/
National Indian Telecommunicatons Institute (NITI)
The National Indian Telecommunications Institute is a dynamic,
Native-founded and run organization dedicated to using the power of
electronic technologies to provide American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and
Alaskan Native communities with extensive educational tools, equal
opportunity and a strong voice in self-determination.
http://www.niti.org/
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
Located in Washington, DC, The National Italian American Foundation is the
major advocacy group for the fifteen million Italian Americans who comprise
the country\'s fifth largest ethnic group. The purpose of the NIAD is to
preserve and protect Italian American heritage and culture by working with
Congress and the White House to facilitate the appointment of Italian
Americans in government positions; funding young Italian American students
and businessmen and women so they can achieve their career goals;
encouraging the teaching of the Italian language and culture in highschools
and colleges; monitoring the portrayal of Italian Americans in the media;
and developing cultural and economic ties between Italy and America. The
site has links to staff email addresses, scholarships and grants, research
guides, and outside resources that are part of the NIAF youth institute.
http://www.niaf.org/frames_index.html
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The NSBE is a student-run organization of African American engineering
students and professionals. The home page has membership and organizational
information, conference and regional listings, and links to related
resources.
http://www.nsbe.org/
Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
Founded June 22, 1905 in New York City, Order Sons of Italy in America is
the oldest and largest Italian-American association in the United States.
The organization consists of 500,000 individuals from corporate executives
and political leaders to factory workers and retirees. The OSIA mission is
to preserve Italian heritage through philanthropic and social-educational
programs that provide for the youth opportunities to learn about their
heritage and to gain access to higher education. The web site points to
Italian Heritage that gives a brief history of the Order and a biography of
the founder, Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro; describes the Commission for Social
Justice or the anti-defamation arm of the OSIA; and explains the work of the
Sons of Italy Foundation which is a philanthropic institution that was
established to preserve Italian American culture through educational and
study programs both here and in Italy. In addition the OSIA web page has
links to membership forms, national officers, 21 state chapters,
headquarters staff, library, publications, and current happenings.
http://www.osia.org/
The Organization of Black Designers (OBD)
The Organization of Black Designers is a non-profit national professional
association dedicated to promoting the visibility, education, empowerment
and interaction of its membership and the understanding and value that
diverse design perspectives contribute to world culture and commerce. The
Organization of Black Designers (OBD) is the first national organization
dedicated to addressing the unique needs of African-American design
professionals. The OBD membership includes over 3,500 design professionals
practicing in the disciplines of graphics, design and visual communications,
interior design, fashion design, and industrial design. This site provides
links to information regarding membership, jobs, feature articles, galleries
and chat rooms.
http://www.core77.com/OBD/welcome.html
Pacific Intercultural Exchange (PIE)
Pacific Intercultural Exchange-USA has dedicated itself to breaking down
barriers to communication and building bridges among the cultures of the
world through the medium of international student exchange. P.I.E.-USA
believes that only through knowledge can the fear of the unknown be
eliminated and true cooperative unity be achieved.
http://www.pieusa.org/
The Portuguese Association of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists (BAD)
The Portuguese Association of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists,
known in Portugal as BAD, was created in 1973 as the result of the efforts
of Portuguese experts in the field of documentation and information BAD has
as its main goals to: a) Protect the interests of its members in every
aspect concerning their activities and careers, as well as to reinforce
solidarity links; b) Foster research in those areas in connection with
professional sectors; c) Promote scientific, technical and cultural
improvement of its members with a view to their full identity and
professional ethics awareness; d) Intervene in decision-making areas
concerning planning, implementation and reorganization of Documentation
Information Systems; e) Defend the right to Information from the viewpoint
of a full development; f) Assess the quality of curriculum contents and
structures at the different levels of professional training. This web page
has membership information, organization information, publications, events,
other resources, a list of libraries, search capabilities and also available
in Portuguese or English.
http://www.sdum.uminho.pt/bad/defaulte.htm
Project Race
Project RACE advocates for multiracial children and adults through
education, community awareness and legislation. Our main goal is for a
multiracial classification on all school, employment, state, federal, local,
census and medical forms requiring racial data. The Website contains regular
updates from the legislative front, a history of the organization, news, and
membership information.
http://www.projectrace.com/
REFORMA
REFORMA is committed to the improvement of the full spectrum of library and
information services for the approximately 22 million Spanish-speaking and
Hispanic people in the United States. This site has news and information
about its national chapters, and links to Spanish and bilingual
(Spanish-English) library resources on the web.
http://latino.sscnet.ucla.edu/library/reforma/index.htm
Reggae Ambassabors Worldwide (RAW)
An organization of people from various music related professions. Reggae
Ambassadors Worldwide was created to increase public awareness and
acceptance of Reggae music and to create more and better opportunities for
those who make Reggae music possible: the singers and players of
instruments, their agents and managers and promoters, their fans and
everyone else participating in this unique art form. Site has membership
information, calendar of events, and more.
http://www.reggaeambassadors.org/index.html
Resource Center of The Americas
The Resource Center of The Americas is a Minnesota-based nonprofit of more
than 1,300 members, which provides educational resources, link individuals
and grass-roots groups across national borders, and reveal the lopsided
power relations within and between the Americas. The Center informs readers
about indigenous rights, military repression, the environment, the global
economy and democracy in both the developing and industrialized worlds.
http://www.worldmedia.com/RCTA/
Scottish Heritage USA (SHUSA)
Recognizes and enhances the original bonds of ancestral and national
character among the peoples of Scotland and North America. Site contains
information about projects, exchange programs, lecture tours and gatherings,
plus links to Scottish sites.
http://www.sandhills.org/shusa/
Shotokan Karate of America (SKA)
Central organization of Shotokan Karate in the U.S. Responsible for
sanctioning belt rankings and testing. Site contains information on the
organization, dojos around the country and the history of the Shotokan
style.
http://www.ska.org
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American
students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees
necessary for research careers and science teaching professions at all
levels. SACNAS focuses on encouraging not only students but also on science
education through featuring innovative workshops for pre-college (K-12)
science teachers. SACNAS\'s website contains biographies of K-12 Educators,
job postings, scholarship information, conference and workshop information
and its quarterly journal. It\'s audience and membership is composed of
science professors, industry scientists, K-12 teachers, and students.
http://www.sacnas.org/
Society for Ethnomusicology
The society was founded in 1956 to promote the research, study, and
performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. (It
is) multidisciplinary in concept and worldwide in scope. Information
included here on meetings and membership, also graduate programs and recent
issues of the society\'s journal, online, and other ethnomusicology links.
There are restricted areas for members.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ethmusic/
The Society for Romanian Studies
The SOCIETY FOR ROMANIAN STUDIES is an inter-disciplinary academic
organization founded in 1973 to promote professional study, criticism, and
research on all aspects of Romanian culture and civilization. The society
holds annual meetings to promote Romanian studies, publishes a NEWSLETTER to
keep its membership informed, and carries out other activities designed to
foster advancement of the field. This site provides links to information
regarding conferences, workshops, membership, resources, reference,
publications, gophers and related sites.
http://www.huntcol.edu:80/~pmichels/srs.html
The Sonneck Society for American Music
The Sonneck Society for American Music, a non-profit scholarly and
educational organization, seeks to stimulate the appreciation, performance,
creation, and study of American music in all its historical and contemporary
styles and contexts. These include, but are not limited to, art
("classical") music, popular music, musical theater, folk music, music for
the dance, church music, the musics of ethnic groups and minorities, and the
full range of activities associated with music. The site, still under
partial construction, contains links to subjects for information about The
Sonneck Society for American Music and its programs such as organization,
society publications, society conferences, and American music resources.
http://www.iberia.vassar.edu/sonneck/
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
The Southern Poverty Law Center is a non-profit organization that combats
hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation. Its
programs include Teaching Tolerance and the Intelligence Project, which
incorporates Klanwatch and the Militia Task Force. The Center also sponsors
the Civil Rights Memorial which celebrates the memory of 40 individuals who
died during the Civil Rights Movement. The site includes extensive
information about the Center\'s programs.
http://www.splcenter.org/
United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY)
UNITY is a national Native American youth leadership organization designed
to help young people make positive differences in their tribes, villages and
communities. Since April 1976, UNITY has been serving the leadership needs
of American Indian and Alaska Native youth.
http://www.unityinc.org/
Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)
The Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) was formally organized 25 September
1971 and chartered 1 December 1971 by the State of Utah as a nonprofit
organization. The Association was established to do the following: Promote
and encourage active interest in the science of genealogy, the compilation
of accurate and complete genealogies, and the preservation of genealogical
records. Foster education and training in genealogy through classes,
lectures, forums and special workshops in genealogy. Locate genealogical
records and promote their availability to the public through cooperation
with record depositories. Disseminate information on research techniques and
procedures, special collections, original records, genealogical publications,
and news pertinent to genealogy and genealogists through a genealogical
periodical, a newsletter, and special monographs. Foster expertise and
ethical practices among professional genealogists and with their clients,
through a printed code of ethics and other appropriate means. The
Association\'s web page describes what they do, membership advantages,
journals published by them, how to become a member, events occurring in the
future, the board of directors, and an address to which you can contact
them.
http://www.infouga.org/
Woodland Culture Center - A Native American Indian Center of Excellence
The Woodland Cultural Centre, is a unique First Nations organization located
on Six Nation\'s land in Brantford, Ontario. We provide a variety of services
which reflect our community values in respect to culture, history and
heritage. Our mandate is educational in nature and we offer programs to our
member First Nations and to the general public. Fabulous museum, language
resources, and community outreach.
http://www.woodland-centre.on.ca/mm.html
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