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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
In Japan, autumn is celebrated as a time rich in cultural activities, highlighted by Cultural Day, during which many universities host cultural festivals for visitors. On November 1st, we hosted our own version of the cultural festival titled “Ink and Paper: Exploring Japanese Traditions.” During the event, participants explored traditional... More
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
More than hockey and poutine, last Sunday, while the enchanting smells of the Indian Food Festival filled a Nepean park, the Greek Festival danced the Hasapiko just across the canal from Carleton, and the Capital Pride Parade snaked through the streets of downtown, a small group of visiting Japanese students were here in the... More
Monday, August 5, 2024
Four Carleton alums are on their way to Japan as part of this year’s JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) programme. The group, part of Ottawa’s fourteen-member cohort, left Saturday after a Friday evening celebration held in their honour at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa. Attended by Embassy officials, a representative of Global Affairs... More
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
"Building knowledge, vision, and a bridge between cultures," Carleton was one of three institutions honoured Friday with a prestigious Ambassador's Award in recognition of their ongoing efforts to deepen the bonds of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Canada. In a ceremony characterized by humour, storytelling, and heartfelt... More
Thursday, September 29, 2022
On August 11th and 12th, Carleton hosted the annual conference of the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE). The pandemic necessitated an online event but participants logged in from many locations across Canada and the United States as well as Japan. Carleton’s Japanese instructors were active as both organizers and... More
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