There are cultures from different part of the world that are present in
the USA.
The Igbo culture , tribe and Igbo people from the eastern part of
Nigeria are represented by names as Igbo Organization,Igbo Unions and
the Cultural associations. that are located all over
USA. Many of these organizations, societies and associations,unions
accept
memberships. Many are tax exempt under the USA's IRS' code. Ibeku organizations belong , work with
other igbo groups,associations
that in many ways protect our various cultures, traditions, heritage of
igbo
land. These Igbo organizations are located all over the
world, set up
with commonalties where we live and find our-selves as igbos and igbo people.
Many are listed here with their websites and region of
locations.
Here are some of .
Some of
the addresses and phone numbers
ALL IGBO HOUSE and SENATE MEMBERS from IGBO and the SEVEN
[7] OHANEZE STATES
· Pan Nigerian Democracy Movement (PANDEM) (973) 926 - 2895
· World Igbo Congress (WIC) (973) 414 - 0120
· Igbo U.S.A. New Jersey, Inc. (973) 517 - 3122
· Anambra State Association of USA (ASAUSA) (310) 659 - 8441
· Anambra Enugu State Association of NJ (AESA) (973) 464 - 8929
· Igbo Organization of New York (718) 527 - 5659
ORGANIZATIONS:
· Igbo Community Organization of Rhode Island (ICORI)
· Anambra State Association of New York
· Nzuko Ndigbo of South New Jersey
· Igbo Bu Igbo of New Jersey
· Igbo Association of Tampa Bay Florida
· Ndi Igbo of New England
· Nigerian Political Action Committee (NIPAC)
· Catholic Communities of New York
· Community Association of Nigeria (ICAN), Dallas/Fort
Worth(ICAN)
· Old Orlu Progressive Association (OOPA), D/FW
· Igbo Anglican Church of New York/New Jersey
· Wings of Eagle Fellowship Tri-State
· Anglican International Mission, USA
· All Saints Anglican Church, New Jersey
· Concerned Nigerian Citizens, Maryland / Virginia
· Organization of Nigerian Professionals, Washington DC Metro
Area
· Aro-Ndizuogu Patriotic Union National Congress of North
America. This Union is known as APUNCNA.
· EGBUOMA Progressive Union , USA
· ORLU Zonal Assembly [OZA] Incorporated, New Jersey ,USA
· Anaedo Social Club Boston International,USA
· AISANA, ABIA IMO STATES ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS IN THE
AMERICAS (AISANA),USA
· AGUATA ORUMBA USA, Inc,USA
· Mbaise Community Association DFW/Tyler ,USA
· Nzoku Aro of Northern California ,USA
· Ndigbo Development Foundation, Inc. of New Orleans ,USA
These are some of the yahoogroups and e-mail groups
that are with
more than 20 memberships.
There are close to 100 groups that are IGBO related. This will help in
tour seach for what you are looking for in your area of interest. not all in alphabitical order.
A map of Igboland with cities
and neighboring peoples at Igbo.com. 38k.
The Igbo Homepage.
Everything about the Igbo culture. Meet the Igbo net community. The
site is currently under reconstruction and therefore offline. Please
visit
later, it's really worth it. Comment 20.1.99.
Igbo.com "has been crafted
to serve as a virtual home for Igbos at home in Africa and through the
diaspora." A new site that offers chat, news, arts, etc for the Igbo
and
for others interested. Also possibility to buy an email address
[email protected].
Some parts under construction at 4.12.98.
Igbo
'Traditional Rulers': Chieftaincy and the State in Southeastern Nigeria.
by Axel Haneit-Sievers. "The article looks at the historical
development
and contemporary state of the chieftaincy institution in Igboland. It
discusses
the role of the (colonial and post-colonial) state in shaping the
institution,
looks at the variety of 'traditional rulers' in contemporary
'autonomous
communities', their role in local and national politics, and the way
they
use 'tradition' in order to legitimize their position."
Hypocoristics
(nicknames) in Igbo. "A paper on the phonological patterns of Igbo
nicknames. Written by Patrick Hall, with the consultation of Praise
Chinecherem
Okoh."
Igbo
People Information and Links by Art and Life in Africa Project,
Univ.
of Iowa. Short notes on art, history, economy, political systems and
religion.
World Igbo Congress.
"brings together Ndigbo in the Diaspora. Membership is open to
every
Igbo person through his local Igbo community organization." The page
introduces
the organization and its goals.
Nigeria
and the Igbo Culture. "This page is dedicated to Nigeria and the
Igbo
culture. My name is Chinelo, and I just started learning the Igbo
language.
I like it so much that I decided to create a page on the language and
my
heritage." This is what one would like to see more on the net:
individuals
sharing their knowledge. Even if you aren't specialist you can give a
lot.
