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Kaszëbskô Jednota  - is an association of people who want to actively participate in the life of the Kashubian nation and who recognize its right to cultural autonomy and self-identity within the multi-ethnic society, which constitutes uniform state of the Republic of Poland.

History of organisation
Kaszëbskô Jednota got established by a group of ZKP members, who felt that their voice and views were not being heard.

Objectives of the association

 * 1) Request a change in the law on minorities, so that Kashubs acquire ethnic minority status.
 * 2) Resurgence and establishment of the national conciousness of Kashubians.
 * 3) Revival of Kashubian culture.
 * 4) Promoting knowledge about Kashubians.
 * 5) Protecting the ethnic rights of people declaring Kashubian nationality.
 * 6) Shaping and developing active attitude amongst young generation of Kashubians, fostering the creation of governance and a sense of full responsibility for their homeland..

Controversy
Association's activists are guided by conviction that Kashubian national movement requires consolidation and that development of the national option is the best formula for protection and development of the Kashubian cultural potential. KJ sparked media debate on the status of Kashubian community and the current state of affairs surrounding Kashubian movement. The postulate to acknowledge Kashubs as ethnic minority triggered vigorous protests from many leaders of the Kashubian-Pomeranian Association. .