The NACS / L'Association Nordique d'Etudes Canadiennes has been active for more than twenty years. It has become a well-established association in the academic world. 290 members today represent all relevant academic disciplines, and NACS/ANEC is visible at some twenty Nordic universities through official representatives and members.
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News
(For information on the Tenth NACS Triennial conference, to be held in Aarhus in August 2011, see the dedicated Conference page here)
NACS NEWSLETTER May 2010 now available here.
CANADIAN JOURNALIST INTERNS IN NORWAY
In collaboration with Carleton University, Ottawa, the Norwegian Embassy in Ottawa has sent two Canadian journalism students on a study visit to Norway. They should focus in particular on Northern regional policy, on research in renewable energy, and in the fishing industry. The long-term goal is to build up a network of journalists within Canada familiar with Norwegian and Nordic policies for the far North.
The two students, Chantaie Allick and Margaret Cappa, begin their visit in Kirkenes, where they will be writing up a report of their experiences for the Barents Observer http://www.barentsobserver.com
You can also follow their encounter with Norwegian culture and society on Margaret Cappa’s blog "Journalistic Adventures - chronicles of an aspiring journalist".
http://cappanorwayblog.wordpress.com/
This includes a film clip of their welcome at the Embassy, at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxOhVipGqFw
Other interesting entries include their responses to the Norwegian festivities on 17 May (Constitution Day), and to trying to sleep despite the Midnight Sun. Allick and Cappa have already published several other interesting articles, including:
"Canadian Arctic fears of Russia may be unfounded",
"Ocean acidification could cause loss of biodiversity in Barents Sea",
and "Kirkenes fish farm makes big catch in Russian markets"
- http://www.barentsobserver.com/ocean-acidification-could-cause-loss-of-biodiversity-in-barents-sea.4784819-116320.html
- http://www.barentsobserver.com/canadian-arctic-fears-of-russia-may-be-unfounded.4783394-116320.html
- http://www.barentsobserver.com/kirkenes-fish-farm-makes-big-catch-in-russian-markets.4785595-116320.html
EU-Canada Study Tour and Internship Programme 2010 – “Thinking Canada”
“Thinking Canada” is an exciting new initiative of the European Network for Canadian Studies, a three-and-a-half week study tour to Canada for European students that will take place from 1-26 September 2010, followed for a few selected participants by two-month internships. It will be preceded by four days of briefings in Brussels on the EU and EU-Canada relations.
For further information on the tour, its programme, internships, costs and how to apply, see the accompanying attachment and go to the tour’s website at www.thinking-canada.eu.
(Applications closed on Monday 24 May 2010)
Membership
NACS/ANEC has more than 300 members, who are mainly teachers, researchers and students, and together they cover all areas within Canadian Studies.
To become a member, either contact the executive board member in your country, or use the online application form found on the Memberships-page.
Scholarships
NACS/ANEC offers student scholarships and summer school grants, and provides information on International Council for Canadian Studies' programs. Read more on applying.