The Music of Trécarré on tour
School workshops (in French) led by Guyaume Boulianne
Guyaume Boulianne, spokesperson for the 2025 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF), loves the history of the French language, wordplay, music and song. But most of all, he loves meeting students and sharing his knowledge and experience! Explore Nova Scotia’s Acadian heritage through one of two school workshops, depending on your needs and preferences.
Details
- Academic level: Grades 10 to 12
- One workshop per class (maximum of 30 participants)
- Virtual (Zoom) or in-class workshop: $1,000 (plus tax)
- Workshops offered between March 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025
Workshops
1. Parle-moi d’ça!
Workshop on linguistic insecurity and the history of the Francophonie
“I met a young graduate of École acadienne de Truro, in Nova Scotia. When he was in high school, it was very difficult, if not impossible, to get him to speak in French in the hallways and with his peers. A few years later, I saw him in a music store, where he was working. He spoke to me, his co-workers and the other customers in fluent French. This workshop is inspired by that student.”
The workshop is divided into five parts:
- The history of the French language in Canada: Why do we speak the way we do?
- Archaisms, anglicisms and neologisms: Demystifying these three terms
- Levels of language: Formal, informal and colloquial
- Linguistic vitality: Fascinating facts and figures
- What’s next? Let’s hold the torch high for Francophone education!
2. The blank page
Poetry and songwriting workshop (in French)
In this workshop students will be challenged to write and create within certain constraints, parameters and vocabulary choices, as a path to greater creativity. Through collaborative and individual work, students will come to see writing less as a challenge and more as a source of fun and exploration. This experience is sure to help fill that blank page!
The workshop is divided into four parts:
- Collaborative creative games
- Writing within constraints
- Vocabulary building
- Writing with confidence
The Music of Trécarré — Event for schools and broadcasters
Don’t miss your chance to host this exciting event designed especially for the 2025 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF)!
The event begins with the all-new documentary Trécarré : à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Marie, directed by Natalie Robichaud and produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Brimming with energy and lively tunes, Trécarré takes us into the heart of an Acadian community where music has been a way of life for generations.
After the 30-minute film, Guyaume Boulianne, Michael Saulnier and Jacques Blinn will take the stage and introduce you to the vibrant music of Trécarré! During this 50-minute performance, toe-tapping tunes will take you back in time as you discover the history of this Acadian community.
The event ends with a 20-minute discussion that will allow the audience to find out more about the Acadian community and other Canadian communities. Our pride in our beautiful Francophone culture unites us, from coast to coast.
Host this event for only $3000 (plus taxes and technical costs, where applicable). The RVF will assume the cost of transportation and accommodation. Schools can apply for a $1500 microgrant through the PassepART or ImmersART programs. Simply fill out the interest form, and the RVF team will contact you.
Note: The 2025 cross-Canada tour will be organized in such a way as to minimize travel costs and maximize the number of events. Submitting an interest form does not guarantee that you will be selected to host the event.
