Canadian Studies Announcements

In This Issue:

Event Today

• “National Identity and Immigration in Contemporary Quebec: Comparing Majority and Minority Perspectives”

Academic Opportunities

• Donner Medal in Canadian Studies

Upcoming Events

• 7th Annual Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner

External Events

• Ex Machina / Robert Lepage & Cirque FLIP Fabrique SLAM!

• Canadian Brass at The Bankhead

EVENT TODAY

National Identity and Immigration in Contemporary Quebec: Comparing Majority and Minority Perspectives

Tues., Sept. 24 | 12:30 pm | 223 Philosophy Hall | RSVP

Immigration and ethnocultural diversity have been at the center of debates in Quebec society since the early 2000s. These include: how governments should respond to demands from minority groups for religious accommodation; what are optimal inflows of immigrants to the province; and what degree of integration is expected from newcomers. What relationship do majority-group Quebecers expect to have with immigrants? And what relationship do immigrants and ethnocultural minorities expect to have with Quebec?

This talk attempts to provide some empirical evidence for, and reflections on, answers to these questions. It draws from multiple recently-published studies and the speaker’s in-progress research. The first part of the talk sheds light on how Quebecers define their national identity and the resultant ramifications for immigration and ethnocultural diversity. The second part of the talk presents evidence indicating an “identity deficit” observable among immigrants and ethnocultural minorities in relation to Quebec, and attempts to explain what may cause this weaker identification with Quebec.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. Antoine Bilodeau is a professor of political science at Concordia University in Montreal. His research focuses on immigrant integration and the dynamics of openness to immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Quebec and other multinational states. He has led several large-scale survey projects investigating public opinion across Canada around identity, views towards federalism, and attitudes towards immigrants and diversity. Dr. Bilodeau is the recipient of Concordia’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Award for Research (2023), as well as the 2016-17 Concordia University Research Award. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Donner Medal in Canadian Studies

Nomination deadline: October 1

The Donner Medal in Canadian Studies is presented biennially by the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) for distinguished achievement, scholarship and program innovation in the area of Canadian Studies in the United States.

Nominees can include a person in any field who has made a significant contribution to Canadian studies in the United States during a reasonable period of residence in the US, even if no longer a resident. Current officers of ACSUS are ineligible for consideration. The recipient shall have been active in and made contributions in at least one of the following categories: teaching, scholarship, administration, or public affairs.

Please submit nominations by October 1st to info@acsus.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Annual Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner

Sun., Oct. 6 | 5:00 pm | Alumni House | Buy tickets

Canadian Studies is proud to partner with the Digital Moose Lounge for our seventh annual Canadian Thanksgiving! Join your fellow Bay Area Canadians for this annual fall tradition. Share a delicious turkey dinner as you connect with friends old and new.

General admission tickets can be purchased from the Digital Moose Lounge at the link above. A limited number of student tickets may be available. Write to canada@berkeley.edu for more information.

EXTERNAL EVENTS

Ex Machina / Robert Lepage & Cirque FLIP Fabrique SLAM!

October 4-6 | Zellerbach Hall | Buy tickets

In this new adrenaline-infused collaboration, Québécois troupe Cirque FLIP Fabrique partners with renowned opera and theater director Robert Lepage to bring the breathtaking spectacle and daring physicality of pro wrestling to the stage. SLAM! explores and celebrates wrestling cultures from around the world through the circus arts, with captivating lighting and sets, exuberant choreography, and compelling plot twists and turns. Get your ringside seat now for this one-of-a-kind production, hosted by Cal Performances!

Canadian Brass at The Bankhead

Sun., Oct. 13 | 3:00 pm | Livermore, CA | Buy tickets

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with Canadian Brass, the world’s most renowned brass ensemble. Since 1970, they’ve enthralled audiences worldwide with their diverse repertoire and captivating performances. From classics to contemporary hits, Canadian Brass’s versatility shines through. With over 135 albums and numerous awards, including Grammy and Juno nominations, they’re pioneers in popularizing brass music. Don’t miss the chance to experience their magic live at The Bankhead, where their infectious energy and unparalleled musicianship promise an unforgettable afternoon.

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