Dimapur, June 4 (MExN): The Naga American Foundation (NAF) will hold the 2016 NAF Convention in Syracuse, New York, U.S.A. on July 8-9. Khati and Chris Prosonic are the conference hosts.
Started in the 1980s by a group of visionary Nagas in America, the Naga American Foundation is a social and cultural organization whose objectives are: Advancement of Naga people in the USA; and Promotion of their common interests and provision of charitable, educational and cultural support.
The 2016 NAF Convention theme is “Celebrating Naga Talent and Culture.” Kilang Yanger, PhD, Scientist at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, and Wungram Shishak, Policy Analyst for the US Department of State, are the featured speakers at the conference.
The NAF recognizes the many talented and accomplished Nagas in the United States who can be positive role models for younger generation, a press release from Naga American Foundation President, Meyi Aier said. The group also wishes to instill pride in Naga culture and customs among the Naga American population and to share our heritage with our friends and neighbors, it added.
The NAF has encouraged all Nagas in the United States to connect and network with each other so they can form a collective bond and support each other. “We ask for prayers for a rich and productive event in July and for continued growth of the organization.”
To learn more about the NAF, visit their website http://www.nafconnect.net/home.html
