Communication and Culture: Associations & Organizations

ACA is a multipurpose organization dedicated to "fostering scholarship in all areas of human communication behavior... and providing evaluation and certification services for academic programs in communication study." Publishes the highly ranked American Communication Journal.

AEJMC is an international organization formed to "promote the highest possible standards for journalism and mass communication education." Maintains an extensive publications program through its divisional affliates.

The CACS "aims to promote the interests of those teaching and studying cultural studies in Canada by facilitating the dissemination and exchange of research nationally and internationally, by exploring professional issues, and by organizing scholarly and professional meetings." The resources section of the website provides an extensive set of links to relevant information.

Represents the national voice of Canadian private radio and television broadcasters as well as specialty services.

The CCA is "a national, bilingual organization that brings together teachers, researchers and professionals from the public and private sectors to promote the investigation of communication issues in Canada."

Federal government department responsible for national programs and policies that promote Canadian content. For relevant information look under the categories Broadcasting and Digital Media and Film and Video, located under the subheading Arts and Cultural Industries.

CRTC is an independent public organization that regulates and supervises the Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications systems. Its broadcasting mandate is to ensure that the Canadian broadcasting system reflects the diversity of Canadian culture.

A non-partisan organization focused on research and policy about Canada's communications system

IAMCR is a "worldwide professional organisation in the field of media and communication research. Its members promote global inclusiveness and excellence within the best traditions of critical research in the field."

ITS is an "an independent, non-aligned and not-for-profit organization... where academic, private sector, and government communities can meet to identify pressing new problems and issues, share research results, and form new relationships and approaches to address outstanding issues."

Gateway to learning about archival holdings among 800 institutions across the country.