2011 STUDY CANADA Summer Institute for K-12 Educators

A Capital View of Canada: Nations within a Nation

Study Canada in Canada's capital city!

Sunday July 3 – Friday July 8, 2011 (6 days/5 nights)

Ottawa Westin Hotel, Ottawa, ON

Information about the Annual STUDY CANADA Summer Institute

  • Earn 3 university quarter credits (C/AM 410 - WWU) or 40 clock hours as you learn about Canada, its capital, and the distinct cultures that have formed the second largest nation in the world — all within comfortable and unique classroom settings and sessions offered by university faculty, government officials, and tribal leaders.
  • Banish stereotypes and meet real Canadians while exploring Ottawa and Montréal, two of Canada's most historically important cities.
  • History comes alive through visits to Parliament, the Library of Parliament, Rideau Hall, the Museum of Civilization, the US Embassy, a trolley tour of Ottawa, a walking tour of Old Montréal, and other site visits.
  • Develop a lesson plan on Canada that meets NCSS/state standards, gain tools to create a PowerPoint presentation on Canada suitable for your students/colleagues and perhaps even become a K-12 STUDY CANADA Teacher Associate with NRC support in offering presentations about Canada in your region.
  • Receive useful resources daily that help bring Canada to your classroom.

Registration Information

Registration Fee: $500
NB: Full payment is due with registration. (Scholarships are available)
Registration deadline: May 1, 2011 (rolling registration to a maximum of 20 people).

The $500 cost includes all course fees, housing, breakfasts and RT Ottawa-Montréal transportation. Travel to Ottawa is not included.

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Accommodations: Ottawa Westin deluxe rooms have two double beds, assigned to two same-gendered participants.
Supplemental Fees: If a private room is preferred, a $400 supplemental fee is required. If a non-registered companion would like to accompany you, a supplemental fee of $550 is required to include a private room, daily breakfasts and roundtrip Ottawa-Montréal transportation. Companions may attend activities but all entry fees are payable separately.

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Sponsors: The Pacific Northwest National Resource Center for Canada ( Western Washington University and the University of Washington ) with grants from the US Department of Education (Title VI), the Embassy of Canada, and the Govermnent of Québec.

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Inquiries regarding the 2011 program should be directed to:

Tina Storer

Education and Curriculum Specialist
Center for Canadian-American Studies
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9110
Tel: (360) 650-7370
Email: Tina.Storer@wwu.edu
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