The Southern Association for Canadian Studies (SACS) is a regional association dedicated to promoting opportunities for the study of Canada in southern universities and institutions, and among southern scholars, decision-makers and the general public. It is the only regional Canadian Studies association in the United States that is also an international association.

We are pleased to announce that SACS now publishes the Southern Journal of Canadian Studies . Not only does this provide you will a new source of information concerning Canadian issues, but also it offers a publishing venue for academic papers by southern Canadian Studies specialists. Membership in the association entitles you to a subscription to the Southern Journal of Canadian Studies , the only journal published by a regional Canadian Studies association. The inaugural issue contains articles on:

•  Historical Development of Canadian Borders

•  Historical Development of Canadian Cities

•  Whether Deeper Economic Integration Between the US and Canada is Inevitable or Desirable

•  Apprenticeship in Canada in a Comparative Context

•  Canadian Literature

•  First Nations Radio

•  Exports of Southern Crops to Canada

•  Linguistic Tensions in Canada

•  IT Infrastructure in Canada

We also offer biennial SACS

conferences, annual colloquium, biannual newsletters and briefings, regional representation at the biennial ACSUS conferences, as well as access to a network of Canadianists in the south. You will find that SACS provides its members with an important network and support system for all types of Canadian Studies in the south.

Annual membership in SACS costs $20 for university faculty, $10 for students and independent scholars, and $50 for institutions. If you are not a member of SACS, please consider joining. If you are currently a member of SACS, please consider renewing your membership for the 2005-2006 membership year. Fees are now due. If you have recently joined or renewed your membership, we will be sending you a receipt and copy of the inaugural issue of the Southern Journal of Canadian Studies in the next few weeks.

Southern Association for Canadian Studies

Please fill out the form below and mail your membership fees to:

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION FOR CANADIAN STUDIES

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SACS MEMBERSHIP FORM: NOV 2005- OCT 2006

(Membership Year runs from November through following October)

Circle ONE: New Member Renewal

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We regret that we are unable to accept credit cards at this time, but you may contact hnicol@westga.edu to make arrangements for other forms of direct payment.