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“Remember that when you say "I will have none of this exile
and this stranger for his face is not like my face and his speech is strange," you have denied America with that word.”Stephen Vincent Benet, via Diversity Dynamics
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Upcoming Events
- May 22, 2012
- Conference-Cultural ChallengesConference-Cultural Challenges
The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) is pleased to announce that its next conference, entitled Cultural Challenges of Migration in Canada, will be held in Ottawa from May 22 to 24, 2012, in collaboration with the Universities of Ottawa and Carleton. Le Conseil international d’études canadiennes (CIEC) tiendra sa prochaine conférence biennale internationale, intitulée Les défis culturels de la migration au Canada, du 22 au 24 mai 2012 à Ottawa en collaboration avec les universités d’Ottawa et de Carleton. Migration is a factor, which has played a central role in the construction of a Canadian identity. Concepts such as multiculturalism, interculturalism and transculturalism are inextricably linked with phenomena pertaining to migration, and the effects of these phenomena have made themselves felt in Canada’s cultural dynamics. The question therefore arises as to which processes and channels of communication have been instrumental in transmitting these migratory dynamics, and in which form they have manifested themselves in Canadian everyday life and culture. What are the cultural challenges of migration in Canada in the context of “globalization”? Which are the areas where a specific cultural dimension has arisen which, in its turn, has acquired a model character within the global sphere linked to the knowledge-based society? Papers to be read at the symposium should address these questions with regard not only to scientific and popular media and communication, language and literature, music and the visual arts, but also to social and political sciences. La migration a joué un rôle fondamental dans la construction de l’identité canadienne. Des concepts comme le multiculturalisme, l’interculturalisme ou le transculturalisme sont étroitement liés aux phénomènes migratoires qui ont laissé des traces bien visibles dans les processus culturels au Canada. Il convient alors de s’interroger d’une part sur la nature de ces processus et sur les moyens de communication qui transmettent ou médiatisent les dynamiques migratoires ainsi que sur les formes qu’ils peuvent prendre au sein de la culture quotidienne au Canada. Quels sont les défis culturels de la migration au Canada dans le contexte de « la mondialisation » ? Peut-on observer dans certains domaines la genèse d’une culture issue du développement des phénomènes migratoires, et qui prendrait la place qui lui revient dans un monde global lié à la société des savoirs? Les interventions fourniront des réponses à ces questions en se référant non seulement à la communication et aux médias scientifiques ou populaires, aux langues et littératures, à la musique et aux arts visuels, mais aussi aux sciences sociales et politiques. Cristina Frias Executive Director/Directrice générale INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CANADIAN STUDIES CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL D'ÉTUDES CANADIENNES 250 City Centre Avenue, Suite 303 Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7 Tel: (613) 789-7834 x 221 Fax: (613) 789-7830 www.iccs-ciec.ca Email: cristina.frias(at)iccs-ciec.ca all day - Living together in diversityLiving together in diversity
Time: 3:34 pm
Living together 'in' diversity. National societies in the multicultural age The aim of the proposed conference to explore how 'living together in diversity' is imagined, narrated, organized, justified, and practiced within contemporary national societies. Central European University (CEU), Budapest at 3:34 pm
- Conference-Cultural ChallengesConference-Cultural Challenges
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Latin America
The number of international migrants in Latin America* is estimated at 7.5 million in 2010. Latin America is a region of net emigration with emigration flows being larger than immigration flows. Mexico is the top emigration country in the world, with 10.1 million people abroad. Following that, the top emigration countries in the region are Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, El Salvador, Brazil and Jamaica with flows predominantly to North America and in the case of Europe to Spain.
Argentina and Venezuela are the two top destination countries in Latin America, 1.4 and 1 million immigrants in 2010, with Mexico in third place. Migration flows within Latin America are increasingly important and are mainly between bordering countries such as from Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay towards Argentina; and from Nicaragua towards Costa Rica. Brazil receives more migrants from outside the region compared to other destination countries in Latin America.
Migration policy including integration, mainly of their own nationals abroad, is a priority area on the political agenda in Latin America. Regional Consultative Processes (RCPs) such as the Puebla Process and South American Conference on Migration have integration on their agenda. Integration of migrants within Latin America is an emerging issue in particular for newer countries of destination with several policies already in existence.
Read here about an example of a Latin American City dealing with integration: Rio de Janeiro
Information taken primarily from UNDESA Trends in International Migrant Stock; the World Bank Development Prospects Group; International Organization for Migration World Migration Report 2008.
* Refers to South America, Central America and the Caribbean
South America
The Free Movement and Residence Agreement was signed in 2002, which allows Mercosur citizens, Chile Citizens and Bolivia Citizens, to live and work freely in Argentina. In 2003, a new migration law was passed that gives those migrants access to education, health care and family reunification. The Argentine National Strategy for the Alliance of Civilizations highlights its efforts to provide non-discriminatory access to services, and the promotion of Migrants Rights, including the right of education for all. It acknowledges Argentine as a country of immigration and mentions the importance of regularization processes.
IOM facts and figures about Argentina
Government of Argentina Information page for Foreigners
IOM facts and figures about Bolivia
The Brazilian UNAoC National Strategy highlights the importance of the Mercosur multilateral agreements for integration of migrants, as well as intense efforts to improve the respect of Migrants Human Rights (non criminalization of irregular migrants, labor rights, avoid linking migration issues and security agenda as it generates intolerance).
A law was approved in July 2009 to regularize the situation of irregular immigrants. Additional initiatives promoting the integration and the empowerment of migrants, fighting against xenophobia are also mentioned in the national strategy
IOM facts and figures about Brazil
The Free Movement and Residence Agreement signed in 2002 allows Mercosur citizens, Chile Citizens and Bolivia Citizens, to live and work freely in Argentina. The Government of Chile immigration policies include specific policies regarding the integration of non-citizens.
Chile has a great amount of Peruvian migrants. There is a growing reluctance to accept these migrants as an integral part of society in Chile. Chile is in the process of planning its integration policies.
IOM facts and figures about Chile
IOM facts and figures about Colombia
IOM facts and figures about Ecuador
IOM facts and figures about Peru
IOM facts and figures about Uruguay
IOM facts and figures about Venezuela
Central America
Caribbean