- present in Canada a current image of culture from Germany
- promote the exchange between German and Canadian artists
- position German language and culture in the Canadian educational system
- promote Canada's foreign and cultural policy interest in Germany and the EU.
We develop initiatives in order to update, accentuate and change existing ideas about Germany. Our thematic information packages and programs --created to enable a modern, differentiated perception of Germany-- help reduce mutual cliches and preconceptions. We initiate and organise encounters in Germany and Canada to complement this exchange and to build sustainable relations.
Promotion of contemporary German culture
We present important positions in contemporary German culture. Not only do we bring art and culture from Germany to Canada, we also like to introduce current ideas in thought and life. We support the creation of individual and institutional relations between the cultural circles in Germany and Canada.
Positioning of German language and culture in the Canadian educational system
We promote Germany and its culture in the Canadian educational system. This is why we support efforts to learn German and the position of German teaching in the educational systems of our host country Canada. In doing this, we work closely with Canadian associations such as the CAUTG (Canadian Association of University Teachers of German) and the CATG (Canadian Association of Teachers of German).
Promotiom of Canada's foreign and cultural policy interest in Germany and the EU
We understand German culture as part of a European culture. Together with other European cultural institutes and partners, we want to contribute to building a transatlantic cultural community. Starting with common problems and challenges these days, we would like to integrate important intellectual, cultural and practical European contributions into the transatlantic community. The ever evolving European Union is a partner to the Canadian civil society.
Our partners in these endeavours are
- experts, decision-makers and leaders in the arts, culture, politics, economics, the media, education and sciences
- specialist for German as a Foreign Language
- young professionals
- high-school and university students
- the general public interested in culture and language
