Canadian Studies Program UC Berkeley

03/22/2023

Arctic archaeology has undergone major shifts in recent years, including revised relations with Indigenous peoples and facing new threats from climate change.
On April 5, archaeologist Christyann Darwent (UC Davis) will explore how these changes are rewriting how we think about the far North.
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03/10/2023

You gave big for Canadian Studies! Early results show that we raised $24,300, and that number is only going to grow! On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your support!

03/09/2023

Today's the big day! Make a donation supporting Canadian Studies at Berkeley as part of Big Give! Your gift can have a big impact! 🎁
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03/08/2023

Tomorrow's the big day! Set your alarm and get ready to make a gift in support of Canadian Studies tomorrow, March 9, for Big Give!

03/01/2023

Has greater social acceptance changed the way le***an, gay, and bisexual Canadians vote? Join us on March 15 to hear insights from new research by our Sproul Fellow Dr. Eric Guntermann and political scientist Dr. Edana Beauvais (Simon Fraser University).
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02/27/2023

In this new op-ed, our program director and immigration expert Irene Bloemraad says California isn't in decline, but it could take a few lessons from Canada if it wants to promote growth.

Recent population losses hit rural counties harder than L.A. or the Bay Area and highlight ways we can keep residents in the Golden State.

02/23/2023

The big day is almost here! On March 9, make a gift in support of Canadian Studies during Cal Big Give.🌟

Read a special appeal from our Board about the impact your donation has on our program: https://conta.cc/3Eyq8we

01/31/2023

Reminder: Join us tomorrow, Feb. 1 for an in-depth exploration of how different waves of migrants shaped North American immigration policy in the 19th century, featuring Berkeley history professor Hidetaka Hirota.
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01/25/2023

Join us next Wednesday, Feb. 1 for our first event of the spring - an exploration of Canada's role in the development of 19th-century American immigration policy with Berkeley history professor Hidetaka Hirota!

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07/01/2022

Happy 🇨🇦 Canada Day 🇨🇦 from your friends at UC Berkeley!

Click hear to read a special message from our program director, Irene Bloemraad: https://conta.cc/3NA1nkA

04/07/2022

In modern Quebec, historically-high birthrates have given way to voluntary childlessness for many young French-Canadians. This Friday, Université de Montréal professor Pierre Minn will dive into the social changes behind this major shift in a great event hosted by the UC Berkeley Program in Medical Anthropology!

04/04/2022

We regret to announce that our April 7 event has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule Professor Lewis for the fall.

03/23/2022

Join us April 7 for a talk with Concordia University technology theorist Jason Lewis! He'll discuss how unchallenged assumptions are building bias into artificial intelligence, and how we might rethink AI using an Indigenous knowledge framework.

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03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Irish have left an indelible imprint on Canada, with over 4.6 million Canadians tracing their roots to the Emerald Isle. Check out this free documentary, where a Canadian accompanies his Irish mother on a trip back home to learn more about his heritage.

From politics to architecture to comedy — the Irish are ingrained in Canada's identity.

03/10/2022

Today's the day - make a donation to Canadian Studies for Cal Big Give! Our donors support student research, free public events on Canada, and community events for Berkeley's Canadian community! 🍁🐻🍁

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02/23/2022

A new exhibit at the Manitoba Museum reveals a lost vision of rural Canada as seen through the camera of a young Jewish Canadian artist. Learn how Canadian Studies helped curator Celia Rabinovitch bring these fascinating images to light: http://bit.ly/3BKYd9y.

"The Lost Expressionist: Nick Yudell, a Photographer Discovered" is on view at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg through August 1, 2022. Visit the exhibition website at http://lostexpressionist.com to learn more about artist and his work.

02/09/2022

Check out this great event we're cosponsoring this Friday, Feb. 11! Learn about how Canadian laws protecting free speech in academic settings compare to those in the US and UK.

02/07/2022

Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth marked 70 years as Queen of Canada. In that time, Canada has undergone significant changes - and so has the Queen's role, both as a head of state and public figure.

The Queen marks her 70th year on the throne this month, but her relationship with Canada began when she was a princess.

02/04/2022

Don't miss this webinar we're cosponsoring next week! Join us next Friday, February 11 for an analysis of legal protections for free speech in universities in the US, UK, and Canada. It's sure to be a great discussion!

02/04/2022

Last week, UC Berkeley returned the remains of around 20 Wiyot people killed in a 19th-century massacre to tribal authorities for burial. The move comes under a revised university repatriation policy, developed in cooperation with Native tribes.

Join us next Tuesday as we discuss how museums and institutions across the US and Canada are responding to cases like this, and how we can develop new repatriation guidelines based on mutual respect, cooperation, and trust. RSVP here: bit.ly/3AendFf

After nearly 70 years of separation from their tribe, the remains of at least 20 of those believed to have been killed have been returned home.

02/01/2022

Happy Year of the Tiger! 🐯 The Lunar New Year is celebrated by many cultures across East Asia and the diaspora. Read about how Canadians from different backgrounds are passing down their cherished family traditions.

It’s one of the biggest celebrations of the year for those of Asian heritage, involving games, traditional clothing, lucky money for kids, and lots of delicious food. But this year, for the third time, Lunar New Year is going to look different.

11/13/2021

Check out this great event we're cosponsoring with the Berkeley Language Revitalization Program Monday, Nov. 17! Hear from trailblazers in Canadian Indigenous radio as they discuss the importance of Indigenous-language media to Native communities. tinyurl.com/indigenousmusicradio

11/11/2021

This year, Canada celebrates the 100th anniversary of the remembrance poppy, which commemorates the sacrifices of Canadian and Allied veterans. Learn more about the Canadian roots of a tradition now celebrated by millions around the word.

Every year, from the last Friday of October to Nov. 11, Canadians fasten bright red poppy pins over their hearts as a symbol of remembrance for sacrifices made by war veterans.

11/02/2021

The 2021 Poppy Campaign is here! Canadian Studies is proud to serve as an official distributor of Remembrance Day poppies in honour of Canada's veterans. Stop by our office in 213 Moses Hall now through Nov. 11 to get yours and show your support!

OTTAWA, ON, 29 OCTOBER 2021 – One hundred years after the Poppy became the nation’s symbol of Remembrance, The Royal Canadian Legion has launched its 2021 National Poppy Campaign. Close to 20 million poppies are expected to be distributed this year.

10/11/2021

Congratulations to Canadian Studies affiliate David Card, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in economics for his pioneering work in labour economics and the impact of immigration on native wages. Hear his reaction to the prize below!

David Card had just got his pyjamas on and was heading for bed, after a very late night arrival from a trip, when the call from Stockholm came. This intervie...

10/11/2021

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to our friends on both sides of the border! We're thankful for your support and friendship, and wish you and yours a joyful and delicious day. 🇨🇦🦃

04/14/2021

Did you miss our panel on healthcare policy in the US and Canada last week, featuring Planet Money's Amanda Aronczyk and University of Toronto professor Gregory Marchildon? Don't worry - thanks to our partners at the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, you can watch the event on YouTube!

A panel exploring how Canada's healthcare system really works, and why its perception in the US is so polarized.This event took place on April 6, 2021.This e...

03/15/2021

Big Give was a BIG success! Thanks to generous friends like you, we raised almost $66,000 last week - pretty impressive for a small program! We're incredibly grateful for your support. Be sure to keep your eye open for some exciting new initiatives over the next few months!

03/09/2021

Appreciate what we do? This Thursday, make a financial donation to Canadian Studies to support student research and free public programming on Canada! Your support makes a BIG difference! 🍁

03/01/2021

Joyeux mois de la Francophonie! Canadian Studies is pleased to join Canadians from coast to coast in celebrating French language and culture this month. Check in with the Connect2Canada below for events that highlight Canada's French language heritage.

This year, we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Day of the Francophonie. Each year on March 20, 88 member states and countries of La Francophonie honor and promote the French language and culture. This year will be no exception, though the activities will take place virtually throughout the mont...