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Join our FB page in French at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rendez-vous-de-la-Francophonie/2642802849 Sometimes though, one day is simply not enough!

Every year, French-speaking communities and people around the world celebrate the Journée Internationale de la Francophonie on March 20 as a way to promote the French language, with all of its diversity and richness. Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is our way of making the most of this important celebration. After all, when every province in Canada has some French heritage woven into its

fabric, you need more than one day to celebrate it right! More than 9.5 million people in Canada currently have a personal connection to the French language and consider it part of their community. Wherever you look—from Acadian communities in the east, to the heart of the Francophone culture in Quebec, or even the Pacific Ocean out west—it’s clear that French remains a relevant and vibrant cornerstone of Canadian culture. RVF is the proud initiative of the “Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue”, whose mission is to promote cultural exchange and ongoing relationships between Francophone and Acadian communities and all other segments of Canadian society. During RVF, you’ll find everything from community gatherings to classroom activities, performing arts through multicultural celebrations and almost everything in between – all beautiful and imaginative ways to express the French language. Come celebrate with us – it’s our time to come together!

07/23/2022

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I’ve been to Montreal twice as an adult. The first time in the late 1980s and the second time in 2009.

I’ve been to Montreal twice as an adult. The first time in the late 1980s and the second time in 2009. My first visit was to attend an Esperanto gathering. From my visit, I mostly remember the Tam-Tams, the Pie-IX subway station, and the hundreds of canes and crutches left…

07/21/2022

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I learn a lot about Francophones and the Francophonie by reading my colleague Vanessa Lisbelle’s blog posts.

I learn a lot about Francophones and the Francophonie by reading my colleague Vanessa Lisbelle’s blog posts. Vanessa blogs in French, so I need to use an online translator and a dictionary to help me understand the finer points. Since this year’s blogging season is drawing to a close, I…

07/18/2022

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Ghislain Brown-Kossi calls himself an archaeological pop artist—he’s inspired by fashion, pop art, history, culture, symbols, and communication.

Ghislain Brown-Kossi calls himself an archaeological pop artist—he’s inspired by fashion, pop art, history, culture, symbols, and communication. His paintings are colourful and dynamic, his visual vocabularies are unique, and he focuses on themes like social relationships, connection, and discon...

07/14/2022

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I’d heard about the North American Francophone Podcast but hadn’t listened to it until yesterday. It’s great!

I’d heard about the North American Francophone Podcast but hadn’t listened to it until yesterday. It’s great! The host, Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, explores Francophone North America (in English), speaking with academics, poets, musicians, farmers, students, playwrights, and others, on topics th...

07/08/2022

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Uashat-born novelist Naomi Fontaine is one of five winners of the 2022 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards.

Uashat-born novelist Naomi Fontaine is one of five winners of the 2022 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards. These awards, co-presented by the LAC Foundation and Library and Archives Canada, recognize outstanding contributions to the creation and promotion of Canadian literary heritage and his...

07/05/2022

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Parks Canada produces a weekly post called This Week in History. I read it from time to time and have learned a lot from it.

As part of their mission to share the history of Canada’s peoples, places, and events that have shaped Canada’s past, present, and future, Parks Canada produces a weekly post called This Week in History. I read it from time to time and have learned a lot from it. For example,…

07/02/2022

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If you’re in Saskatchewan next week, you might check out the Festival fransaskois , happening from July 8 to 10th at Pike Lake Provincial Park, near Saskatoon.

If you’re in Saskatchewan next week, you might check out the Festival fransaskois, happening from July 8 to 10th at Pike Lake Provincial Park, near Saskatoon. This outdoor party with great music, arts and crafts, sports, and children’s programming, has been a major unifying event for the Fransas...

06/29/2022

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Campus Saint-Jean, the only French-language university west of Manitoba, was recently approved for more than $13.3 million in funding over the next three years.

Campus Saint-Jean, the only French-language university west of Manitoba, was recently approved for more than $13.3 million in funding over the next three years. The Edmonton-based institution will receive $10.3 million from the federal government under the Canada-Alberta Agreement on Minority Langua...

06/27/2022

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I went down to Lakeside Park for Nelson’s annual Franco Fête. It was a hot day full of good music and fun activities hosted by the Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO).

The Saint-Jean-Baptiste weekend is always a busy time in Canada—did you do anything interesting? I went down to Lakeside Park for Nelson’s annual Franco Fête. It was a hot day full of good music and fun activities hosted by the Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO). There was ...

06/23/2022

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In my last blog post, I talked about a few of the artists that will be performing at this year’s event. Here are a few more!

Tout pour la musique is a celebration of some of Canada’s best musical artists held each year on June 24th. This year the event happens at Studio Bell in Calgary and can be viewed all over the country on UNIS TV. In my last blog post, I talked about a…

06/22/2022

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Here are just a few of the artists I am looking forward to seeing:

One of the things I like about Tout pour la musique is that it introduces me to some of Canada’s best musical artists. Tout pour la musique is a celebration of Canada’s Francophone artists held each year on June 24th, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. This year the event happens at Studio Bell…

06/20/2022

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Growing up as a non-indigenous Canadian, Indigenous NFB/ONF filmmakers like Alanis Obomsawin, Willie Dunn, and Gil Cardinal shaped some of my earliest understandings of Indigenous people, history, and culture.

The National Film Board has been creating and distributing excellent Indigenous films for as long as I can remember. Growing up as a non-indigenous Canadian, Indigenous NFB/ONF filmmakers like Alanis Obomsawin, Willie Dunn, and Gil Cardinal shaped some of my earliest understandings of Indigenous peo...

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