Culture
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Watch our Webinar on Multiculturalism and Inclusion
Multiculturalism and Inclusion - Policy, Politics and Reality As part of the Your Voice voter education campaign, the Canadian-Arab Institute, in partnership with the National Council on Canada-Arab Relati...
October 15, 2015 -
Seven films and documentaries from the Arab world at the Toronto International Film Festival
Checking out the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)? NCCAR recommends checking out these seven feature films from the Arab world being presented throughout the festival. THE ATLANTIC A young wi...
September 08, 2014 -
A Delightful Lute & Dinner Evening
NCCAR's dinner was a sold-out success with full house of 50 guests on Sunday, December 8th in Ottawa! During our evening we enjoyed a beautiful lute performance by musician John Shadeed. We were surprised with a duet performance where Board Member, Dr. Qais...
November 19, 2013 -
Fascinating film & discussion: Saudi Oscar-nominated film "Wadjda"
NCCAR was pleased to have a diverse group of people of different ages and backgrounds attend the film and dinner/ discussion. This allowed for a very fruitful and engaging discussion about the film, which was overall very positive. Important questions were raised ...
October 21, 2013 -
NCCAR film & dinner discussion: "Asfouri" at the World Film Festival in Montreal
NCCAR friends enjoyed an evening of film and discussion around the film "Asfouri" at the World Film Festival in Montreal. The story of a crumbling building and its inhabitants was a metaphor for the story of Lebanon during the civil war. DATE: Monday, September ...
August 28, 2013 -
Nominated for Le Prix du Publique: Documentary about NCCAR VP Fouad Sahyoun
NCCAR is delighted that a documentary about NCCAR VP Fouad Sahyoun and his yearning to return to Palestine has been selected to compete in the "Public's Prize" at the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois i...
February 22, 2013 -
NCCAR held a book signing event in Ottawa- My Arab Spring, My Canada
In November, NCCAR held the "My Arab Spring, My Canada" book signing event with co-author and NCCAR board member, Dr. Qais Ghanem at South Key's Chapters. Dr. Ghanem was just recently awarded the "Queen ...
December 04, 2012 -
"My Arab Spring, My Canada" Book Signing, Ottawa Nov. 17
NCCAR is pleased to invite you to the “My Arab Spring, My Canada” book signing event with co-author, Dr. Qais Ghanem. DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2012 TIME: 2– 3 PM LOCATION: CHAPTERS- SOUTH KEYS, 2210 BANK STREET, K1V 1J5 NCCAR is al...
November 09, 2012 -
Movie & Discussion: "Inch'Allah" - Montreal Sun. Oct. 14 at 1.30 pm
Join us this Sunday October 14th at 1.30 pm (movie starts 1.45 pm) to watch the newly-released movie Inch'Allah followed by a lively NCCAR-led group discussion. If you've seen the movie, participate in the discuss...
October 10, 2012 -
NCCAR hosts Egyptian Ambassador to Canada in Vancouver
NCCAR hosted a dinner for His Excellency Wael Aboul Magd, Egyptian Ambassador to Canada in Vancouver on September 10, 2012. Ambassador Aboul Magd's speech was very well-received, with much interest in...
September 16, 2012