Searching for Italian classes or Italian themed cultural events? For those living in Canada here are some organizations that might be a good starting point: Casa D’Italia in Quebec Casa D’Italia is community centre where the Italian community meets, Italian culture is fostered and shared, and many intercultural exchanges take place. http://www.fcciq.com/e_casa.asp Scuola Dante Alighieri [...]
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If you would like to connect with Italians no longer living in Italy, or with people around the world who have Italian parents/grandparents, here are a few suggestions: Linked-in has several groups of people who call themselves Italian. Some are Italian born, some are of Italian ancestry, some are Italian at heart. They now live [...]
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La Società Dante Alighieri ha lo scopo di tutelare e diffondere la lingua e la cultura italiane nel mondo, ravvivando i legami spirituali dei connazionali all’estero con la madre patria e alimentando tra gli stranieri l’amore e il culto per la civiltà italiana. Esplora il sito della Dante per saperne di piu’: http://www.ladante.it/ o cerca [...]
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Posted in Organizations on Apr 30th, 2011
L’Associazione Culturale “L’Altra Italia” nasce per volontà di un gruppo di persone giunte in Canada in un passato non molto lontano. Giovani, professionisti che, seppur si siano integrati nel tessuto sociale e lavorativo canadese, hanno il desiderio di mantenere un legame forte con l’Italia. Il progetto è quello di vivere il Canada avendo la possibilità [...]
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The Italian Cultural Center of San Diego is a non-profit organization, founded in 1981 as a meeting point for people interested in Italian culture and language. Over the years the center has grown steadily, and currently consists of more than 600 members, a mixed group of Italian Americans, Italophiles and Italians of various origins and [...]
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Posted in Organizations, Schools on Jan 27th, 2011
A limited number of scholarships for students who wish to study the Italian language and culture in Italy are offered by Italian language schools and centers through the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco. The scholarships cover all or part of the tuition only. The students may have to pay enrollment fees. Limitations Applicants must [...]
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Posted in Organizations on Apr 21st, 2010
The Italian Culture Institute in Sydney, an official body of the Italian government, has as its aim the promotion of Italian language and culture in Australia through the organisation of cultural events fostering the diffusion of ideas in the arts and sciences. The Italian Culture Institute in Sydney offers the following services to the Australian [...]
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Posted in Associations, Organizations on Apr 3rd, 2010
The Canadian Society for Italian Studies is an international organization open to all those who have a scholarly or professional interest in Italian Studies. The society aims to foster and advance Italian Studies in Canada by providing venues for the presentation and discussion of research dealing with Italian language, literature, film, politics and culture, and related [...]
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Posted in Organizations, Schools on Mar 30th, 2010
The Italian Cultural Society of Washington DC offers language classes, various activities and special events troughout the year. It also sponsors an annual competition for several awards and holds monthly meetings. The Italian Language Program held by the Society provides courses in Italian language and culture, for children and adults. The instruction is uniquely structured so that each [...]
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Posted in Organizations on Mar 13th, 2010
The Leonardo da Vinci Society ia a cultural Italian/American organization based in San Francisco. The Society organizes presentations and other events that highlight the importance of Italian history and culture, and the importance of Italian contributions to American life. Membership is open to all who love Italy and wish to learn more about this wonderful [...]
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