The Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA) is a non-political, non-profit, and voluntary association recognized as a 501(c)(3) public non-profit in the United States. OSA was established in 1969 by a few visionary Odias who thought of establishing Oriya identity in the adopted land. The society was incorporated in 1981 in Tennessee as a non-profit corporation for promoting activities for a better understanding of Oriya culture and exchange of information between Odisha, United States and Canada. OSA is the oldest organization of Odias in North America. The mission goals of The Orissa Society of Americas (OSA) are: a. To provide a mutually supportive environment for the better interaction of Odia immigrants of North American countries through socio-cultural growth, friendship and fellowship; b. To enhance the awareness of Odisha and Odia traditions in North America through cultural promotion, social events, and developmental activities; c. To facilitate the exchange of information between Odisha and the United States/Canada.