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Culture is a core element of NCCAR's third fundamental belief which states "Canada and the Arab world desire expanded cultural and educational ties". NCCAR maintains that cultural representation is important to understanding the beauty the traditions and nature of the Arab Region. Through a series of activities and events in Canada and internationally, NCCAR attempts to give Canadians and Arabs a better appreciation of both cultures.
Supporting cultural activities - such as the "Min Zamaan-Since Long Ago: The Syrian-Lebanese Presence in Montreal between 1882-1940" exhibit in Montreal or the celebration of the nomination of Sana'a as the 2004 Capital for Arab Culture in Ottawa and Calgary - is key in achieving NCCAR's main objectives of increasing Canadian awareness and knowledge of the Arab world and to encourage the expansion of commercial, scientific, educational and cultural links between Canadian and Arab institutions.
Recently, NCCAR has been involved in the coordination of various cultural events
including the Iconic Egypt & Beyond art exhibition by Marlene-Luce Tremblay,
musical night by Palestinian Band SABREEN, and Ballet Petra at the Canadian
Museum of Civilization in 2006.
NCCAR continues to work on organizing new and unique cultural events. Updates on these events will be posted on this page once
they are confirmed and finalized.
If you would like NCCAR to either co-sponsor, endorse or publicize your event or activities, please
email admin@nccar.ca 2007 Ottawa - October 9-11, 2007 Portraits of the Arab
World with the paintbrush of Ahmed Toughan Lounge, University Centre,
University of Ottawa Presented by the National Council on
Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR) in collaboration with The Ambassadors Online
Magazine (www.ambassadors.net)
and the Chair of Arab Studies, University of
Ottawa.
For more information about Toughan's exhibition, click
HERE. CARTOONS
EXHIBITION Remembering Palestinian
Cartoonist, Naji Al-Ali with the screening of a special
documentary film about his life Lounge, University Centre,
University of Ottawa Presented by the National Council on
Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR) in collaboration with the
Chair of Arab Studies, University of Ottawa.
For more information about the Naji Al-Ali's exhibition, click
HERE. 2006
For more information about the PETRA exhibition, click
HERE.
Sabreen -
The Palestinian Music Group was formed in 1980 with a vision focused on
the development of the Palestinian modern song, reflecting the
humanitarian and cultural reality in general, and the suffering endured
from the political situation in particular. OTTAWA - Saturday Nov. 18th 2006 Presented by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights
in collaboration with Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP), the
Canadian Arab Federation (CAF), and the National Council on
Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR).
For more information about this event, click
HERE.
ART EXHIBIT/ EXPOSITION D'ART -
October 31 - November 3, 2006
For more information about this event, click
HERE.
ART EXHIBIT/EXPOSITION
D’ART -
November 16, 2004
For more information about this event, click
HERE. The National Council on Canada Arab Relations’ (NCCAR) Cultural Exchange Program provides a unique opportunity to an Arab-Canadian youth to learn about and reconnect with their Arab heritage. Through its many programs NCCAR encourages Canadians to travel to the Middle East and experience its culture. This program will allow the participants to deepen their understanding of the Arab world as they are guided through the exciting process of discovering Lebanon.
NCCAR in Cooperation with the League of Arab States and the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants is coordinating 4 Summer Cultural Exchange Placements hosted by the Lebanese Directorate General of Emigrants.
As part of the Camp Program NCCAR hopes to offer Arab-Canadian youth the rare opportunity to experience the colorful Lebanese culture through visits of popular tourist sites, seminars and excursions offered at the 8th Annual Lebanese Emigrant Youth Camp.
NCCAR Summer Cultural Exchange Program aimed to strengthen cooperation between young native Arab and Arab emigrants from varying backgrounds.
The Camp commenced on July 16 and run until July 25.
The Selection Process was based on the following criteria. Applicants must: NCCAR invited 5 young Arab emigrants to participate in this 8th Lebanese
Emigrant Youth Camp. Canadian Friends of Sabeel – London, organized a film series on the Israeli Occupation,
with prize-winning documentaries and feature films on the issue.
To view and print the program please click
here
On the occasion of the nomination of Sana'a as the Capital for Arab Culture 2004, NCCAR has teamed up with the Embassy of Yemen to host a two city tour for Mr. Tim Mackintosh-Smith who will speak about Yemen through a presentation of his book “Yemen: Travels in Dictionary Land” and a video presentation of “The English Sheikh and The Yemeni Gentleman”. The tour took place in Ottawa and Calgary, from February 1st to the 7th.
To view and print invitation please click
here.
For more information on the Book please visit:
www.al-bab.com/bys/books/mackintosh.htm
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ART
& CARTOONS EXHIBIT
Ottawa
- October 29- November 2, 2007
Exhibit by Etadal Etaiwi, Saudi artist