News Release

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March 14, 2006

Boise State Sponsors Canada Week Events April 3-6

Boise State University’s Canadian Studies Program once again sponsors a week of events aimed at better understanding of our neighbors to the north. The fourth annual Canada Week, April 3-6, features lectures, a Canadian film series, a book exhibit and panel discussions. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

The United States and Canada share the longest undefended border in the world (5,500 miles). The Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, carries more trade each year than the total U.S. trade with Japan, making Canada the United States’ top trading partner (and Idaho’s No. 2 trading partner).

Highlights of the week include:

Throughout April
“O Canada: An Exhibit of Canadian Books.” Books by Canadian authors and on Canadian topics will be on display in the windows outside of Special Collections on the second floor of the Albertsons Library. Books highlighting the carvings, prints and sculptures of Haida artist Robert Davidson will be featured. (See April 4)

April 3
Fun Facts About Canada Challenge. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., first floor of the Student Union Building. Test your knowledge of Canada and be eligible to win Canadian prizes and local gift certificates.

“Comparing Canadian First Nations and Small Numbering Peoples in Siberia: Land and Resource Issues.” 2:30-3:30 p.m., Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. A lecture by anthropology professor John Ziker.

“Sharing Borders, Sharing Resources: Canada-U.S. Energy and Environmental Issues.” 3-5 p.m., Boise City Council Chambers, City Hall. A panel discussion.

Canadian Film Series: 9 p.m., The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. “The Heart of the World” is a six-minute silent film commissioned for the 25th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. “Flower and Garnet,” by Keith Behrman, is a meditation on emotional isolation and the wonder of life.

April 4
“Business Opportunities in Canada.” 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce,
250 S. 5th St. Thomas Boam, minister counselor for commercial affairs, U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, and Jeffrey Parker, Canadian consul general. $25 per person includes a box lunch. Call 472-5200.

Faculty and Staff Canadian Studies Luncheon. 11:30-1:30 p.m., Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. Boise State faculty staff must RSVP to 426-3023.

Canadian Film Series: 4:30 p.m., The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. “Ryan” is the Oscar-winning computer animated tribute to animator Ryan Larkan. “Un Crabe Dans la Tete” by André Turpin is a fascinating study of unique individuals and their love lives.

“The ABCs of Northwest Coast Art.” 7-9 p.m., Student Union Lookout Room. A lecture by Haida artist Robert Davidson.

April 5
“Marijuana Decriminalization: Canadian and U.S. Policy at Odds.” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. A presentation featuring Boise State history professor Barton Barbour, sociology professor Michael Blain and Tim Teator of Idaho NORML.

“The U.S.-Canada Relationship.” Noon, Albertson College of Idaho Hendren Board Room. A lecture by Canadian Counsel General Jeffrey Parker.

In addition, a booth featuring study opportunities in Canada, sponsored by the International Studies Program, will be set up in the Student Union Building April 4-5.

The week is sponsored by the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs and the Canadian Studies Program. For more information, call 426-3444 or visit http://anthro.boisestate.edu/canadian and click on “upcoming events.”

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Contact: Mark Plew, Canadian Studies, (208) 426-3444, mplew@boisesetate.edu 
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.

 

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