Canadian Studies Affiliates

Association for Canadian Studies in the U.S. (ACSUS)

ACSUS, founded in 1971, encourages the study of Canada at all educational levels and in all disciplines. Its central mission is to promote greater understanding of Canada by educating students about the country's political system, economy, history, geography and cultural heritage. The majority of the Association's 1,000 members are university professors engaged in research and teaching about Canada. A growing number represent the corporate sector, the legal community, and government agencies in both the United States and Canada. Institutional members include libraries, publishers, and professional groups.

Canada-America Society

The Canada-America Society was founded in 1976 to promote greater understanding, friendship and goodwill between the people of Canada and the United States; to foster cross-border business relationships; and, to increase the knowledge of Canadian culture The Society sponsors social, business and cultural events involving business leaders, academicians, government officials, alumni of Canadian universities and many others. In the Society you will find opportunities to network informally, attend Canadian cultural events, discuss contemporary issues or learn about political, economic, business or social developments.

Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine

This site offers a lot of ideas for teaching and learning about Canada. Numerous resources, like the Canada Valise loan-kit and visiting exhibit Three Arctic Visits, teacher backgrounders and professional development program opportunities.

NCSS Teaching Canada Special Interest Group (SIG)

NCSS Special Interest Groups enable members to find other members with similar interests in specific aspects of the social studies. SIGs present sessions and hold a business meeting at the annual conference. For a list of SIGs and contact information for the Teaching Canada SIG chair, please click here.

Pacific Northwest Canadian Studies Consortium (PNWCSC)

The mission of the PNWCSC is to facility the development of Canadian Studies at institutions of higher education in the Pacific Northwest, and to enhance cooperation, joint programming, and information sharing among Canadian Studies programs and faculty in the Pacific region.

Universities with Canadian Studies & Outreach Programs

Around the United States, a number of universities offer Canadian Studies programs and numerous online resources.