The significance of the two-day programme is indicated by the support given by the Canadian Embassy in Hungary, the Central-European Association for Canadian Studies, and the International Council for Canadian Studies.

At the event held annually in Budapest, speakers from Hungary and abroad discussed the role played by some of the natural phenomena in shaping the culture of the North American country in many ways, including the practical and symbolic significance of the beaver, the moose, and the Arctic landscape. At the same time, the examination of multiculturalism and the identity-shaping impact of the colonial past, the ongoing discrimination faced by Indigenous peoples, and the varieties of Canadian English was not omitted either. All these topics were illustrated with examples from various areas of culture, ranging from literary texts to country music and contemporary films. The discussions following the presentations provided further opportunities for scholars to exchange ideas, build and expand professional networks, and the event was also open to interested students.