Cultural Affairs
The Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy administers a wide range of government educational and cultural exchange programs to bring about greater understanding between the people of the United States and Canada.
If your organization, classroom, office, or community group would like a speaker from the U.S. Embassy or Consulates in Canada, consider requesting one from our Embassy Speakers Bureau! The Embassy maintains a roster of speakers who may be able to address your group on a number of topics about the U.S. and about Canada - U.S. Relations. Speakers are available to talk to groups of all types and sizes on issues ranging from public policy to culture to life in the U.S. and more. Please email us the details of your event -- who is the sponsor, when, where, what is the requested speaker's topic, and anything else you'd like us to know about the audience or the event -- and we'll respond as quickly as possible.
Cultural Affairs News and Events
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11 January 2013: Embassy Hosts Alumni Symposium
The Embassy recently hosted Canadian State Department alumni for the first-ever Alumni Symposium on Canada-U.S. Relations.
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11 January 2013: Cultural Affairs at the Embassy
In her first post on the Embassy Blog, new U.S. Cultural Attaché in Ottawa Diane Sovereign introduces herself and previews some of the Cultural Section's upcoming programs.
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19 November 2012: "A Watershed event": Two-time Fulbright Recipient Finishes Tributary Purification Project
Fulbright Alumna, Dr. Janel Curry, just completed the final phase of her Fulbright Canada-RBC Eco-Leadership Program activity, "Building Citizen Understanding through Upstream Restoration Activities."
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9 November 2012: Alumni Podcast: Professor Claire Sjolander, University of Ottawa
Professor Claire Sjolander is the Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Ottawa. In 1995, she traveled to the United States as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program, where she examined the effects of NAFTA. (11:09, 12.7MB MP3)
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1 November 2012: Embassy and A B Series Present Poet John Giorno at NAC
On November 7th, the Embassy and Ottawa's A B Series will be presenting John Giorno, an American poet with a penchant for the offbeat, at the National Arts Centre's (NAC) Fourth Stage.
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22 October 2012: Judge J. Michelle Childs Reflects on Visit to Canada
Recently, U.S. District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs visited Canada to participate in a series of lectures, roundtable discussions, and informal meetings with women, minorities and other interested persons about diversity, the judiciary, and engaging the next generation.
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19 October 2012: Alumni Podcast: Teresa Trevino, Natural Resources Canada
Teresa Trevino is an alumna of the International Visitor Leadership Program who traveled to the United States to study small and medium business enterprises. Is this podcast, she shares her experiences. (5:07, 5.9MB MP3)
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18 October 2012: Embassy Presents Photomontage Exhibit at Carleton University
From now until December 16th, the Embassy, in partnership with Carleton University's Art Gallery, will be presenting a photomontage depicting life between First and Second World Wars. Exhibit Poster (1MB PDF) »
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15 October 2012: Professor David Lublin Visits Canada For 2012 Election Speaker Series
David Lublin, a political science professor at Washington's American University, recently visited Canada as part of the Embassy's ongoing 2012 Election speaker series. He shared his experiences with us. Podcast (6:41, 7.8MB MP3) »
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12 October 2012: Fulbright NEXUS 2012-2013 Scholars Research Climate Change Adaptation
The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs today announced its second cohort of 20 Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Scholars from the Western Hemisphere, which includes scholars from the United States, Canada and 11 other countries.
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10 October 2012: Embassy and Ottawa Fashion Week Partner for Fashion Seminar
Ottawa Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 show is almost here, and U.S. Embassy Ottawa is partnering with the event to present a fashion seminar with Mr. Jeff Garner and Ms. Korto Momolu on eco-fashion and its importance in the industry.
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1 October 2012: Embassy and A B Series Present Poet/Artist Geof Huth
On October 4th, the Embassy will be co-sponsoring celebrated poet/artist Geof Huth's multimedia presentation as part of this season's A B Series.
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26 September 2012: Alumni Podcast: Graeme Clark, Former Canadian Ambassador to OAS
Graeme Clark is Canada's former Ambassador to the Organization of American States. In 1986-87, he visited Washington, DC, as part of the Parliamentary Intern Program. In this podcast, he shares how his experiences in the program shaped his career. (10:46, 9.9MB MP3)
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24 September 2012: State Alumni Wins OAAG Award
Recently, one of the Embassy's State Department alumna won an award from the Ontario Association of Art Galleries.
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14 September 2012: Embassy Hosting DVC on Key States and Races in 2012 U.S. Election
On Friday, September 28th, the Embassy will host an interactive Digital Video Conference entitled "Key States and Races in the 2012 U.S. Election"
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14 September 2012: Embassy To Host DVC on Role of Media and Marketing in U.S. Elections
On Wednesday, September 26th, the Embassy will host an interactive Digital Video Conference (DVC) on the the role of media and marketing in U.S. Elections.
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6 September 2012: Lethbridge and Culver City Take Part in Sister Cities Program
Harold Pereverseff, President of the Lethbridge Twinning Society, shares his experiences of traveling to California as part of a sister cities program.
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31 August 2012: Embassy Hosting DVC on Youth Engagement in U.S. Elections
On Monday, September 10th, the Embassy will host an interactive Digital Video Conference (DVC) on youth engagement in American elections.
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22 August 2012: Upcoming Webchat: Empowering Women and Minorities
Next Monday, August 27th, join the Embassy for a webchat with Judge J. Michelle Childs, United States District Court Judge.
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20 August 2012: Embassy Hosting Discussion With South Carolina Judge
On August 28th, the Embassy will host a breakfast discussion with South Carolina Judge J. Michelle Childs, who will speak on "Empowering Women and Minorities".
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9 August 2012: Embassy To Host DVC with Democratic, Republic Strategists
This Tuesday, August 14th, the Embassy in Ottawa will host a digital videoconference with Democratic and Republican Party strategists as part of its elections speaker series.
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3 August 2012: Embassy To Host DVC With Acclaimed Composer
On Wednesday, August 8th, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa will host a digital videoconference (DVC) with critically acclaimed composer, conductor and music commentator Rob Kapilow.
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25 July 2012: International AIDS Conference Guest Blog
This week, Washington, DC, hosts the International AIDS Conference, and Gary Pieters, a Canadian State Department Alumnus, took part.
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