Empowering African Studies for a Global Impact

At CAAS, we unite scholars and researchers dedicated to advancing the study of Africa in Canada and beyond. Our mission is to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between Canadian and African academic institutions.

Unity

Our Mission: Advancing African Studies in Canada

The Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS) is dedicated to promoting African studies and raising awareness of African issues in Canada since 1962. We aim to foster collaboration between Canadian and African academic institutions.

Our Goals

Facilitating knowledge exchange and enhancing understanding of Africa's diverse cultures and histories.

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Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to African studies and collaboration.

Unity

Connecting Scholars and Ideas

Empowering African Studies in Canada and Beyond

Engagement

Informing Canadian Policy

We advocate for informed policy decisions regarding African issues to Canadian policy makers.

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Facilitating Exchanges

Bridging Canadian and African academic institutions.

Hosting Annual Conferences

Join us for insightful discussions and networking.

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Collaboration

Promoting African Studies

Enhancing awareness of African issues in Canada.

Impact

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Become part of a network dedicated to advancing African studies and fostering collaboration.

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The Canadian Journal of African Studies

The Canadian Journal of African Studies (CJAS) serves as a vital platform for disseminating research and insights related to Africa. It plays a crucial role in fostering scholarly dialogue and enhancing the visibility of African studies in Canada.

Leadership

Our Team

Meet the dedicated individuals behind CAAS.

Chris Gore
Editor
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Chris Gore

Editor

Lesley Braun
Editor
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Lesley Braun

Editor

Lesley Nicole Braun is Associate Researcher at the Institute of Social Anthropology at the University of Basel. She is Principal Investigator on an SNF Ambizione grant entitled "The Travail and Travels of Congolese Transnational Trader Women" (2020-2024). Thematically, her research investigates the gendered dimensions of contemporary transnational mobility, and the ways in which gender and sexuality impact and shape women’s activities in the public sphere. Braun is author of Congo's Dancers: Women and Work in Kinshasa (University of Wisconsin Press, 2023).
Akin Iwilade
Editor
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Akin Iwilade

Editor

Melchisedek Chétima
Editor
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Melchisedek Chétima

Editor

Jess Auerbach
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Jess Auerbach

Vanessa Dos Santos Oliveira
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Vanessa Dos Santos Oliveira

Gibson Ncube
French Book Review Editor
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Gibson Ncube

French Book Review Editor

Miriam Grant
Finance Officer
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Miriam Grant

Finance Officer

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