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The Association for Canadian Studies in Ireland (ACSI) was established in May 1982. Its objectives are to support and encourage the study and understanding of Canada - its culture, history and institutions - and to foster and examine the connections and parallels between Canada and Ireland.

New members are welcome.

Please contact:
Dr. Máire Áine Ní Mhainnín (ACSI Treasurer),
Department of French,
National University of Ireland,
Galway.

email: Mary.Mannion@nuigalway.ie
ACSI will host the XVIth Biennial Conference in Dublin on 10-12 May 2012.

The theme for 2012 is: “Canada: Landscapes and Landmarks”

Please see our conference page for more information.
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Conference on Managing Diversity in Canada


Ottawa, January 5, 2012
- The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) is pleased to announce that its next conference, entitled Cultural Challenges of Migration in Canada, will be held in Ottawa from May 22 to 24, 2012, in collaboration with the Universities of Ottawa and Carleton.

Presentations will focus on issues related to the cultural challenges of migration to Canada in the context of “globalisation”, and on the creation of a culture that stems from the development of migratory phenomena. Topics presented include communications, languages, literature, music, visual arts, as well as political and social sciences.

It is possible to register for the conference using this form. Entrance is free for students, $100 for associations who are ICCS members and $200 for non-members. The conference webpage is available here.

About the ICCS
The International Council for Canadian Studies is a federation of 22 national and multinational Canadian Studies associations and 6 associate members in 39 countries. ICCS’ mandate is to promote worldwide research, teaching and publications on the study of Canada.

Contacts:
Émilie Béland-Lupien
Communications Officer
Tel.: (613) 789-7834, x 245
emilie.beland-lupien@iccs-ciec.ca
Conférence sur la Gestion de la Diversité au Canada

Ottawa, le 5 janvier 2012 - Le Conseil international d’études canadiennes (CIEC) a le plaisir de vous informer de la tenue de sa conférence biennale internationale intitulée Les défis culturels de la migration au Canada, du 22 au 24 mai 2012 aux universités d’Ottawa et de Carleton.

Les présentations se pencheront sur les questions relatives aux défis culturels de la migration au Canada dans un contexte de « mondialisation » et sur la création d’une culture issue du développement des phénomènes migratoires. Les interventions porteront sur les domaines de la communication, des langues, de la littérature, de la musique, des arts visuels, ainsi que des sciences politiques et sociales.

Il est présentement possible de s’inscrire à la conférence à l’aide du formulaire. L’entrée est gratuite pour les étudiants, de 100 $ pour les associations membres du CIEC et de 200 $ pour les non-membres. La page de la conférence est disponible ici.

Le Conseil international d’études canadiennes est un organisme à but non lucratif qui regroupe 22 associations nationales et plurinationales d’études canadiennes et 6 membres associés dans 39 pays. Son mandat est de promouvoir les études, la recherche, l’enseignement et les publications sur le Canada dans tous les pays.

Pour renseignements:
Émilie Béland-Lupien
Communications Officer
Tel.: (613) 789-7834, x 245
emilie.beland-lupien@iccs-ciec.ca


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Book Launch



Dr. Isabelle Lemée, Professor Jane Koustas, Ambassador of Canada to Ireland, His Excellency Loyola Hearn, Professor Vera Regan, Dr. Maeve Conrick
On Tuesday 10th May 2011, in Newman House, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, in the presence of The Ambassador of Canada to Ireland, His Excellency Loyola Hearn, the launch was held of the book ‘Multiculturalism and Integration: Canadian and Irish Experiences’, Vera Regan, Isabelle Lemée and Maeve Conrick (eds), University of Ottawa Press.

Professor Vera Regan is Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics, School of Languages and Literatures in University College Dublin, Dr. Isabelle Lemée works in the French Department in St. Patrick’s College, Dublin, and Dr. Maeve Conrick is Head of the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, in University College Cork.

The event was organised with the assistance of UCD Craig Dobbin Professor Canadian Studies, Professor Jane Koustas.
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