September as Kannada Language Heritage Month in Minnesota

 🙏 ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಮಿನ್ನೆಸೊಟ ಕನ್ನಡ ಬಾಂಧವರೇ! 🙏

🎉🇺🇸 A Historic Milestone for the Kannada Community in Minnesota! 🇺🇸🎉

We are incredibly proud and honored to share a truly historic moment for the Kannada community in Minnesota — September has officially been proclaimed as Kannada Language Heritage Month in the State of Minnesota! ❤️💛

📜 The official proclamation, signed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, recognizes September as Kannada Language Heritage Month in Minnesota, celebrating the rich heritage, language, culture, and contributions of the Kannada-speaking community.

✨ A Proud Moment at SKK’s 50th Year Golden Jubilee Celebration ✨

This historic proclamation was formally presented to Minnesota Sangeetha Kannada Koota (SKK) on stage during our 50th Year Golden Jubilee Celebration on September 12, 2026, surrounded by hundreds of Kannada community members, families, children, and friends.

Having this recognition presented on the stage of our Golden Jubilee — marking 50 years of SKK’s journey in Minnesota — made the moment even more meaningful and memorable. ❤️💛

We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making this recognition possible and to the many volunteers, members, families, and community supporters who have helped Kannada culture thrive in Minnesota over the years.

📜 View the official proclamation:
https://skkmn.short.gy/proclamation-mn-kannada

This is more than a proclamation — it is a celebration of our language, our heritage, our culture, and the generations of Kannadigas who have carried it forward.

❤️💛 Congratulations to every Kannadiga in Minnesota!

Let us continue to preserve, celebrate, and pass on our beautiful Kannada language and heritage to the generations to come.

ಕನ್ನಡವೇ ಸತ್ಯ, ಕನ್ನಡವೇ ನಿತ್ಯ! ❤️💛

— Minnesota Sangeetha Kannada Koota (SKK) 🙏


















Receiving the Official Proclamation Recognizing Kannada Language Heritage Month on stage at SKK’s 50th Year Golden Jubilee Celebration on September 12, 2026

From Left to Right:  
Pavan RS (Executive President), Vallabha Tantry (Board of Director), Jennifer (Senior Director of Constituent Services & Strategy, Office of Governor Tim Walz), Ramesh Muniswamy (Board President),  Giri Gowdar (Board of Director), Ajay Chandrasekhar (Secretary) & Ganesh Murthy (Treasurer)