Today is International Francophonie Day. It’s a day that celebrates the power of the French language(s) to bring peoples and cultures together as a tool for mutual understanding and peace. Today is also the 50th anniversary of the event which inspired this celebration. On March 20th, 1970, 21 state governments (including Canada) came together in
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Starting today, August 10th, and until August 24th, thousands of Acadians and visitors from all around the world will gather in Prince Edward Island and in Southeast New Brunswick to participate to the 6th Congrès Mondial Acadien (CMA). They will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of this event. Acadian culture is contagious! Acadians know how
The 6th edition of the Congrès mondial acadien (CMA) is now well started! Until August 24th, Acadians from all around the world will gather in about 20 Acadian communities in Prince Edward Island and Southeast New Brunswick.
In this video we are invited to discover these communities that inspire Acadian pride in both hosting regions.
For more information about CMA 2019 and to consult the program of activities, visit the CMA official website (information in English and French).
Bon Congrès!
Shared by over 274 million people worldwide and one of the only two languages spoken on all continents, French is one of the world’s most influential languages. It is also the second-most studied language in the world and, as an official language of countless international bodies, it is used far and wide in the realms
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Last Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, concluded their official visit to Armenia where they participated in the 17th Francophonie Summit. Reaffirming Canada’s commitment to the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the Prime Minister and Minister joined leaders of various member countries
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Interesting stats about French language all around the world are unveiled in this video produced by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
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