January 20, 2006
Is There Support for Study in Canada?
YES!
The Canada America Society of Washington, together with the Consulate General of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest Canadian Studies Consortium, offers four scholarships of $4000 each for the 2006-2007 academic year. More information and the application form are available here.
AND THERE'S MORE!
The University of Alberta announces 15 scholarships of $1500 cdn each for undergraduates interested in participating in the 2006 International Summer School Program, July 10-August 16, 2006. Check it out!
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How Can I Learn About Canadian Universities?
A good place to start is the web page Study in Canada.
Our Study Abroad Office is currently working on an exchange agreement that will allow students to study at one of seven Canadian universities while remaining enrolled at WOU. Contact Michele Price for more information.
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Fall 2005 Canada Days
Visitors from the Canadian Consulate in Seattle, Guest Lecturers from Red Crow Community College in Alberta, and Film Festival organized by Prof. Shaun Huston highlighted our celebration of Canadian-US friendship during fall term. Suggestions for future events? Please contact us: smithr@wou.edu
CANADA WEEK FILM FESTIVAL
Oct 31-Nov 3
Selections from CRAZY 8s: The Premier Short Film Event for British Columbia Film Makers
Three showings:
Tuesday November 1st 7:00-8:00 PM in HSS 331
Wednesday November 2nd 4:00-5:00 PM in CH 101
Thursday November 3rd 12:00-1:00 PM in HSS 237
CANADA DAY AT WOU
November 2nd
Canadian speakers will appear in three classes (guests are welcome) and the Canadian Consulate will host a luncheon for faculty and staff.
10:00 AM Ryan Heavy Head, Akáyo'kaki (Instructor of Kainai Studies and Cultural Anthropology at Red Crow Community College) and Francis First Charger, Ninnaisipistoo. (Director of Traditional Land Use Studies at Red Crow Community College and Elder for the Iitskinaiksi Society) speak in Prof. Mark Moritz's Cultural Anthropology, HS 237.
12:00-1:30 PM Luncheon with Faculty, President John Minahan and Provost Jem Spectar hosted by Canadian Consulate, Columbia Room, Werner University Center.
1:00 PM-1:50 PM Marvin Wodinsky (Consul and Program Manager for Political and Economic Relations and Public Affairs) speaks in Prof. Mary Pettenger's International Relations, IT 211.
2:00-2:50 PM Ryan Heavy Head, Akáyo'kaki (Instructor of Kainai Studies and Cultural Anthropology at Red Crow Community College) and Francis First Charger, Ninnaisipistoo (Director of Traditional Land Use Studies at Red Crow Community College and Elder for the Iitskinaiksi Society) speak in Prof. Shaun Huston's Cultural Geography, HS107.
4:00-5:00 PM Selections from CRAZY 8s: The Premier Short Film Event for British Columbia Film Makers in CH 101.
7:00-8:30 PM French Film Festival ITC 211
LES INVASIONS BARBARES / THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS (Quebec, 2003)
Best Foreign Film, Academy Awards (2004)
Best Film, Best Filmmaker, and Best Scenario, César Awards (2004)
Genie Award, 6 categories (2004)
and many more...
Rémy, a truculent, hedonist, and ex-radical professor in his fifties, is dying of cancer. His son, Sébastien, who lives in London and with whom he has had little contact for years, is called to be at his side. After a difficult start, Sébastien’s generosity leads him to handle everything, from bribing the hospital union to reuniting his father’s best friends and mistresses at his bedside. Soon, Rémy’s pain overwhelms him, and one of his mistress’ daughter, a junky, agrees to find some heroin to help him through his pain. Mistresses, best friends, and family go with Rémy to the countryside for his final days. These last scenes are unforgettable, as Denys Arcand focuses his camera on the long conversations that take place between them. Love for life, political ideals, beauty, the current state of the world and friendship are all recalled by the close-knit group. Winner of many awards, The Barbarian Invasions is packed with wit and emotion. Denys Arcand proves once again that he is a master at portraying life without embellishment and at poking fun at institutions such as the health care system and the Catholic Church.
“A full-bodied, funny and gloriously unpretentious ode to family, friendship and the meaning of life, The Barbarian Invasions is solidly entertaining, sharply written and genuinely touching.� Lisa Nesselson | Variety
The festival was made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC). Thank you!
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
All films shown at 7:00 PM in ITC 211. Free and open to the public.
Oct 26 UN LONG DIMANCHE DE FIANCAILLES / A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT
Nov 2 LES INVASIONS BARBARES / THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS
Nov 9 NOTRE MUSIQUE
Nov 16 ABOUNA
Nov 23 8 FEMMES / 8 WOMEN
The festival was made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC). Thank you!
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What's This All About?
The Canadian Studies Interest Group (CANSIG) encourages teaching and scholarship on Canada. A northern perspective on human-environment, social, and international relations can provoke fresh thinking and creative solutions in today's complex and interconnected world. Give it a try!
Western Oregon University is a founding member of the Pacific Northwest Canadian Studies Consortium (PNWCSC) and works closely with this group to share information and expertise. The Government of Canada actively supports Canadian Studies at US universities; CANSIG forwards information on these opportunities to interested scholars. The Canada-America Society sponsors scholarships for US students to study at Canadian Universities.
CANSIG provides information about resources at the Western Oregon University, including faculty and staff members with expertise in Canadian Studies, study abroad programs, internships, course offerings and syllabi, journals, and films. This year we received a Program Enhancement Grant from the Government of Canada to expand Canadian studies at Western. Check our Upcoming Events link as speakers, film festivals, and celebrations are organized. Join us--attend, study, research, contribute--and eventually our group will evolve into an academic program!
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Where Can Faculty Find Support?
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Generous support for teaching, research, conferences and program activities that further the knowledge and understanding of Canada in the United States is available from the Government of Canada. Of particular interest are projects that focus on the diverse aspects of Canada-U.S. relations. Priority topics include bilateral trade, Canada-U.S. border issues, security cooperation, environmental and natural resources issues, and cultural relations.
Deadlines for each round, annually:
Research Grants - September 30
Graduate Student Fellowships - October 31
Course Development - October 31
Program Enhancement - June 15
Applications are submitted on-line. Full details and instructions are available at the Embassy of Canada.
ACSUS FUND FOR THE ARTS
The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States offers this grant designed to stimulate US academic institutions to organize more symposia, roundtables, conferences, public lectures and authors’ appearances in literature, the performing and visual arts, with the aim of promoting Canada though cultural events. Full details and instructions are available here.
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What Can I Take?
Courses with a primary focus on Canada or significant Canadian content are listed below. If you teach a course that has been overlooked or are interested in either developing a new course or adding Canadian content to an existing course, please let us know smithr@wou.edu.
ANTH 313 North American Prehistory (R. Smith)
ANTH 316 Circumpolar Peoples (M. Mace)
ANTH 358 Tribal Art of the US and Canada (M. Mace)
ANTH 494 Northwest Indian Cultures (R. Smith)
GEOG 211 US and Canada (S. Huston)
GEOG 307 Canadian Identity Through Film (S. Huston)
GEOG 435/535 US and Canadian Geopolitics (S. Huston)
HIST 468 Canada to Confederation (M. Geier)
HIST 469 Canada Since Confederation (M. Geier)
HIST 478/578 Pacific Northwest History (M. Geier)
HIST 486 North American Constitutional History (M. Geier)
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Who Are Our Faculty and Friends?
If you study Canada, teach about Canada, or are Canadian, please let us list you here as a resource (send your info to smithr@wou.edu).
Max Geier, Professor of History and Chair, Social Science Division geierm@wou.edu 503 838-8369
Shaun Huston, Associate Professor of Geography and Film Studies hustons@wou.edu 503 838-8296
Derek Finholt, Curator, Jensen Arctic Museum finholtd@wou.edu 503 838-8468
Robin Smith, Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies smithr@wou.edu 503 838-8357
Mary Pettenger, Assistant Professor of Political Science pettengm@wou.edu
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Who Is Currently Teaching Aboot Canada?
Prof. Shaun Huston: GEOG 307D Canadian Identity Through Film
Syllabus
Prof. Robin Smith: ANTH 494D Northwest Indian Cultures
Syllabus
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