The Council for North American Studies (CNAS) organizes interdisciplinary programming focusing on pressing issues in North America, including energy, trade and security. 

CNAS offers undergraduate and graduate courses and supports participation of Duke professors and graduate students in conducting research and language study in Canada and at scholarly conferences in the U.S. and Canada.

The Council also invites prominent Canadian scholars, distinguished guests, government officials and business leaders to help promote the study and understanding of Canada.