The National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR) is a

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dedicated to building bridges of understanding and cooperation between

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and the

Arab The Arabs (singular: Arab; singular ar, عَرَبِيٌّ, DIN 31635: , , plural ar, عَرَب, DIN 31635: , Arabic pronunciation: ), also known as the Arab people, are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab world in Western Asia, ...

world. NCCAR was established in 1985 by

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who believe that Canada's national interest is best served through expanded knowledge, social, scientific and educational exchange with the Arab world. NCCAR's primary objectives are to work with

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, the

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and

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to promote and assist programs that increase Canadian awareness and knowledge of the

Arab world The Arab world ( ar, اَلْعَالَمُ الْعَرَبِيُّ '), formally the Arab homeland ( '), also known as the Arab nation ( '), the Arabsphere, or the Arab states, refers to a vast group of countries, mainly located in Western A ...

, and to encourage the expansion of commercial, scientific, educational and cultural links between Canadian and Arab institutions. NCCAR's objectives are achieved through the promotion of the three following fundamental beliefs: Canada and the Arab world share aspirations for world peace, Canada and the Arab world have a common interest in increasing

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, and that Canada and the Arab world desire expanded cultural and educational ties. NCCAR's activities include: * Promoting greater recognition of the social, economic, political and cultural contribution of Arab-Canadians to Canada * Making information related to the Arab world available to individuals, organizations, educational institutions, libraries, media and Canadian provincial and federal governments * Publishing a monthly newsletter and a quarterly journal ( Arabica), which highlights our organizational achievements, current political and economic issues relating to Canada and the Arab world and to the Arab-Canadian community, educational programs, and upcoming events * Promoting speakers that provide information on the Arab world. * Sponsoring study tours and speaker tours between Canada and the Arab world * Sponsoring and coordinating the NCCAR Parliamentary Internship Program for Arab-Canadian

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students * Supporting cultural and historical exhibitions between Canada and the Arab world.

External links

www.nccar.ca Official NCCAR website
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