March 16, 2004

Boise State Primed for Canada Week Celebration

Boise State University is prepared to usher in its second annual Canada Week with a variety of exhibitions, lectures and activities. A full slate of events April 4-10 celebrates the special nature of the Idaho-Canada relationship. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. The United States and Canada share the world’s longest undefended border (5,500 miles). The large exchange of goods and services between the two nations makes Canada the top trading partner to the U.S., and Idaho’s second largest trading partner. Canada Week is an opportunity to foster a greater appreciation for this relationship between Idaho and the western Canadian provinces, as well as Canada’s role in the world community. Highlights of the week follow. For a complete list of events visit http://anthro.boisestate.edu/canadian. April 4, 4-6 p.m., Barnwell Room of the Student Union – Reception, Opening of the Subhankar Banerjee, The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: A Portrait of Land, Life and Gwitch’ in Atabascan Culture. April 5 and 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Union –‘Knowing Canada.” A University-wide Canada questionnaire, sponsored by the Canadian studies program. April 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Lookout Room of the Student Union –“Doing Business in Canada.” A seminar based on the Canadian economy and business style. Sponsored by the Idaho Department of Commerce. April 8, 7-9 p.m., April 10, 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Student Union – Canada Week Nell Shipman film series. All films sponsored by the Idaho Film Collection, Hemingway Western Studies Center at Boise State University. “Whitewater.” the Idaho premier of Canadian-born Idaho filmmaker Nell Shipman’s 1924 production shot at Priest Lake. “Back to God’s Country.” A 1919 international hit, partially shot in Canada.  “A Boy, A Bear, and A Dog.” A 1920 witty family film shot in California. “Something New.” Shot in the Mojave Desert in 1920. April 9, 3 p.m., Student Union – Film, “Canadian Wildlife: Grizzlies of the Canadian Rockies.” Sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. -30- Contact Mark Plew Canadian Studies 208 426-3444 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Bill Schnupp communications and marketing 208 426-3196