About Us

Who We Are

Originally founded as the Arab Students’ Association in 1962, the Arab Student Network has developed into the sole official SSMU service representative of an inclusive interpretation of collective Arab culture.

The McGill Arab Students’ Association (ASA) has represented the Arab population at McGill and introduced the McGill and Montreal community to the rich Arab culture and heritage.
Throughout the years, the ASA has expanded in proportion to the increasing number of Arab students on campus and the vast interest in the hosted events expressed by the general McGill community.

ASA became a service in 2018, which offers a diversity of events and initiatives – such as educational, social, cultural, and advocacy.

Our goal is to create a tight-knit and active community to make McGill and Montreal feel like home, while also bridging gaps and positively engaging as representatives of our culture with the wider McGill and Montreal community. So whether it’s a Middle East enthusiast or just a homesick student craving their homeland’s cuisine, the ASN is reaching out.

Please note that the ASN has no political or religious affiliation; any initiatives we support are advocacy or educationally oriented. This is to ensure that all nationalities and cultures within the Arab world are fairly represented and included.
We welcome everyone to our events, McGill and non-McGill community!!