The Canadian Institute in Greece
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The CIG seeks to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s cultural heritage.
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Much of Greece’s history lies in the First Cemetery of Athens through the monuments: “The Mother of the Occupation” for the Greeks who died of starvation during WWII, Schliemann’s Doric temple-styled tomb with mythical friezes, & the tomb of Greek philologist Adamantios Korais. #cig #greece #ελλάδα
February 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Coins are not the only draw of the Numismatic Museum as visitors can also admire the beautiful art inside Schliemann’s former mansion or experience Greek culture through the events hosted there. The current art exhibit, "The Reality of Fantasy", displays Antonis Paterakis’ work.
#numismaticmuseum
#numismaticmuseum
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Coins are not the only draw of the Numismatic Museum as visitors can also admire the beautiful art inside Schliemann’s former mansion or experience Greek culture through the events hosted there. The current art exhibit, "The Reality of Fantasy", displays Antonis Paterakis’ work.
#numismaticmuseum
#numismaticmuseum
The Numismatic Museum is home to fascinating coinage collections from antiquity through to the modern era. This museum is an excellent resource for learning more about the coins found in Greece and across Europe within this vast period of time.
#cig #numismatics #archaeology #νομίσματα #αρχαιολογία
#cig #numismatics #archaeology #νομίσματα #αρχαιολογία
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Numismatic Museum is home to fascinating coinage collections from antiquity through to the modern era. This museum is an excellent resource for learning more about the coins found in Greece and across Europe within this vast period of time.
#cig #numismatics #archaeology #νομίσματα #αρχαιολογία
#cig #numismatics #archaeology #νομίσματα #αρχαιολογία
The beauty of Athens is not limited to museums and can be found in the most mundane locations. Walking the streets and parks of this city reveals that it has so much more to offer.
#canadianinstituteingreece #freetimefridays #greece #athens #ελλάδα #αθήνα
#canadianinstituteingreece #freetimefridays #greece #athens #ελλάδα #αθήνα
January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The beauty of Athens is not limited to museums and can be found in the most mundane locations. Walking the streets and parks of this city reveals that it has so much more to offer.
#canadianinstituteingreece #freetimefridays #greece #athens #ελλάδα #αθήνα
#canadianinstituteingreece #freetimefridays #greece #athens #ελλάδα #αθήνα
This weekend, Tammy’s 15-minute ferry ride to Salamina helped contextualize the strategic use of the strait in the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. On the island itself, the Archaeological Museum of Salamis provided interesting exploration due to its unique artifacts.
#cig #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
#cig #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This weekend, Tammy’s 15-minute ferry ride to Salamina helped contextualize the strategic use of the strait in the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. On the island itself, the Archaeological Museum of Salamis provided interesting exploration due to its unique artifacts.
#cig #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
#cig #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
Since October 29, 2025, The National Archaeological Museum in Athens has been displaying its latest Unseen Museum exhibit which includes a Minoan octopus chest-shaped larnax and octopus stirrup jars that were illegally excavated from Crete prior to August 1967.
#minoan #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
#minoan #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Since October 29, 2025, The National Archaeological Museum in Athens has been displaying its latest Unseen Museum exhibit which includes a Minoan octopus chest-shaped larnax and octopus stirrup jars that were illegally excavated from Crete prior to August 1967.
#minoan #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
#minoan #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
On Aegina, Tammy also explored Palaiochora, an abandoned Medieval settlement site. This free-to-explore site now consists of over thirty churches scattered across the hill adjacent to the Agios Nektarios monastery and church.
#cig #aegina #agiosnektarios #archaeology #greece #ελλάδα #αρχαιολογία
#cig #aegina #agiosnektarios #archaeology #greece #ελλάδα #αρχαιολογία
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
On Aegina, Tammy also explored Palaiochora, an abandoned Medieval settlement site. This free-to-explore site now consists of over thirty churches scattered across the hill adjacent to the Agios Nektarios monastery and church.
#cig #aegina #agiosnektarios #archaeology #greece #ελλάδα #αρχαιολογία
#cig #aegina #agiosnektarios #archaeology #greece #ελλάδα #αρχαιολογία
Over the weekend, Tammy took the ferry from Piraeus to Aegina and visited the Kolonna archaeological site. Long-term occupation and overbuild at the site created a fascinating combination of different construction styles.
#cig #piraeus #aegina #kolonna #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
#cig #piraeus #aegina #kolonna #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Over the weekend, Tammy took the ferry from Piraeus to Aegina and visited the Kolonna archaeological site. Long-term occupation and overbuild at the site created a fascinating combination of different construction styles.
#cig #piraeus #aegina #kolonna #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
#cig #piraeus #aegina #kolonna #archaeology #αρχαιολογία
A warm welcome to our new intern, Tammy Markov, a Classical Studies Student from the University of Waterloo!
Learn more about her here: www.cig-icg.gr/welcome-tammy/
#canadianinstituteingreece #cig #greece #intern #athens #archaeology #universityofwaterloo #ελλάδα #αθήνα #αρχαιολογία
Learn more about her here: www.cig-icg.gr/welcome-tammy/
#canadianinstituteingreece #cig #greece #intern #athens #archaeology #universityofwaterloo #ελλάδα #αθήνα #αρχαιολογία
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A warm welcome to our new intern, Tammy Markov, a Classical Studies Student from the University of Waterloo!
Learn more about her here: www.cig-icg.gr/welcome-tammy/
#canadianinstituteingreece #cig #greece #intern #athens #archaeology #universityofwaterloo #ελλάδα #αθήνα #αρχαιολογία
Learn more about her here: www.cig-icg.gr/welcome-tammy/
#canadianinstituteingreece #cig #greece #intern #athens #archaeology #universityofwaterloo #ελλάδα #αθήνα #αρχαιολογία
Next Thursday, Dec 18 at 7 p.m, join us for a public lecture by Dr. Sakis Gekas (York University): “Η «γουναρική». Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά, η εργασία και το εμπόριο γούνας.” This event marks the closing of our Kastorians in Canada exhibition. See: www.cig-icg.gr/event/%ce%b4...
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Next Thursday, Dec 18 at 7 p.m, join us for a public lecture by Dr. Sakis Gekas (York University): “Η «γουναρική». Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά, η εργασία και το εμπόριο γούνας.” This event marks the closing of our Kastorians in Canada exhibition. See: www.cig-icg.gr/event/%ce%b4...
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: The CIG is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Travel Bursaries! These bursaries are open to undergraduate students, grad students, and post-doc researchers pursuing studies in Greece. More info here: www.cig-icg.gr/bursaries/
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: The CIG is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Travel Bursaries! These bursaries are open to undergraduate students, grad students, and post-doc researchers pursuing studies in Greece. More info here: www.cig-icg.gr/bursaries/
REMINDER: “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community”. Exhibition on view at our premises, the Nick Mirkopoulos Centre (Orminiou 3A), until December 18. OPENING HOURS: Mon–Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00; Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. Further information: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
REMINDER: “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community”. Exhibition on view at our premises, the Nick Mirkopoulos Centre (Orminiou 3A), until December 18. OPENING HOURS: Mon–Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00; Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. Further information: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
Founded in the 14th century by the hermit Varlaam and expanded in the 1500s, Varlaam Monastery is the second-largest at Meteora and one of the few to remain continuously active since the 16th century.
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Founded in the 14th century by the hermit Varlaam and expanded in the 1500s, Varlaam Monastery is the second-largest at Meteora and one of the few to remain continuously active since the 16th century.
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: The CIG is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Travel Bursaries! These bursaries are open to undergraduate students, grad students, and post-doc researchers pursuing studies in Greece. More info here: www.cig-icg.gr/bursaries/
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: The CIG is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Travel Bursaries! These bursaries are open to undergraduate students, grad students, and post-doc researchers pursuing studies in Greece. More info here: www.cig-icg.gr/bursaries/
CIG's KASTORIA EXHIBITION IN THE GREEK PRESS!
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας - Έκθεση στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο - ertnews.gr
Εγκαινιάζεται αύριο Τετάρτη 26 Νοεμβρίου στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο στην Αθήνα η έκθεση: "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας" που παραμείνει
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
CIG's KASTORIA EXHIBITION IN THE GREEK PRESS!
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
This summer, the Abdera Urban Planning Project completed its second season of fieldwork in northern Greece, uncovering new evidence from the Insula of Houses at Abdera. Read more about this season’s results here: www.cig-icg.gr/the-abdera-u...
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This summer, the Abdera Urban Planning Project completed its second season of fieldwork in northern Greece, uncovering new evidence from the Insula of Houses at Abdera. Read more about this season’s results here: www.cig-icg.gr/the-abdera-u...
Exhibition opening tomorrow, Nov 27th, “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community.” On view until Dec 18 at our premises, the Nick Mirkopoulos Centre (Orminiou 3A). Hours: Mon–Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00 | Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. More info: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Exhibition opening tomorrow, Nov 27th, “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community.” On view until Dec 18 at our premises, the Nick Mirkopoulos Centre (Orminiou 3A). Hours: Mon–Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00 | Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. More info: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
Built on towering cliffs, the monasteries of Meteora formed a major monastic centre from the 14th to 16th centuries, offering near-total seclusion. Today, six remain active and are preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Built on towering cliffs, the monasteries of Meteora formed a major monastic centre from the 14th to 16th centuries, offering near-total seclusion. Today, six remain active and are preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Join us at the CIG next Wednesday (Nov. 26th) at 7:00pm for the inauguration of our latest exhibition "The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community" (please RSVP to info@cig-icg.gr by November 21st to attend). Read all about the exhibition here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
Exhibition: “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community”
The Canadian Institute in Greece presents the exhibition The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community to be held at the Institute’s premises from November 27 until December 18 2025.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join us at the CIG next Wednesday (Nov. 26th) at 7:00pm for the inauguration of our latest exhibition "The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community" (please RSVP to info@cig-icg.gr by November 21st to attend). Read all about the exhibition here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
The Canadian Institute in Greece offers a collection of over 6,000 volumes on Hellenic and Mediterranean studies. Our library is open to members of the CIG, Monday to Friday, 9:00–13:00. Learn more: www.cig-icg.gr/library-arch...
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Canadian Institute in Greece offers a collection of over 6,000 volumes on Hellenic and Mediterranean studies. Our library is open to members of the CIG, Monday to Friday, 9:00–13:00. Learn more: www.cig-icg.gr/library-arch...
Once a potter’s quarter and the main cemetery of Athens, the Kerameikos preserves how the ancient Athenians commemorated life and death, reflecting the civic traditions and values of the Classical city
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Once a potter’s quarter and the main cemetery of Athens, the Kerameikos preserves how the ancient Athenians commemorated life and death, reflecting the civic traditions and values of the Classical city
Excavations at Argilos returned for their 33rd season this year, with over sixty university and CEGEP students taking part in fieldwork. Learn more about what the team uncovered at ancient Argilos here: cig-icg.gr/unearthing-a... [en]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/unearthin... [fr]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/unearthin... [fr]
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Excavations at Argilos returned for their 33rd season this year, with over sixty university and CEGEP students taking part in fieldwork. Learn more about what the team uncovered at ancient Argilos here: cig-icg.gr/unearthing-a... [en]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/unearthin... [fr]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/unearthin... [fr]
Known for its vibrant frescoes and maze-like layout, the Palace of Knossos was a centre of Minoan civilization on Bronze Age Crete 🐂 Excavated and partially reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans, the site today blends ancient architecture with early modern interpretation
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Known for its vibrant frescoes and maze-like layout, the Palace of Knossos was a centre of Minoan civilization on Bronze Age Crete 🐂 Excavated and partially reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans, the site today blends ancient architecture with early modern interpretation
The Eastern Boeotia Archaeological Project was back in action last summer for a five-week season, studying survey material and excavated remains from ancient Eleon. Learn more about this project here: www.cig-icg.gr/2025-study-s...
November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Eastern Boeotia Archaeological Project was back in action last summer for a five-week season, studying survey material and excavated remains from ancient Eleon. Learn more about this project here: www.cig-icg.gr/2025-study-s...
Did you know that the Institute offers accommodations in Athens for its members? Conveniently located near the Megaro Moussikis metro station, our guest apartment features five study-bedrooms available for booking. Find more details (and book your stay!) here: www.cig-icg.gr/accommodation/
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Did you know that the Institute offers accommodations in Athens for its members? Conveniently located near the Megaro Moussikis metro station, our guest apartment features five study-bedrooms available for booking. Find more details (and book your stay!) here: www.cig-icg.gr/accommodation/