{"id":12255,"date":"2022-11-22T10:50:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvf.ca\/the-rvf\/2023-edition\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:08:00","slug":"2027-edition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rvf.ca\/en\/the-rvf\/2027-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We all have something in common, something that unites us, something that brings us together. Sometimes, we feel it right away\u2014a connection, a shared passion or an affinity for a culture. Sometimes, we have to dig a little, open a discussion or stop to reflect, but we always end up finding a way to connect. In 2027, Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is what will bring us together! The RVF will give us the opportunity to celebrate, laugh and reflect. With workshops and shows put on by our spokespersons and activities organized by local organizations and schools, the RVF will help each and every one of us discover what unites us.<\/p>\n

Dive in and enjoy Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, \u00c9tienne Fletcher stands out on the Franco-Canadian music scene as one of the most influential artists of his generation. In 2022, \u00c9tienne won Francophone Artist of the Year at the West Coast Music Awards. And in 2023, he took home four awards at the Trille Or Gala, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.<\/p>\n

From the very beginning, \u00c9tienne has touted his bilingual roots and has never been afraid to cover ground. He has graced the stages of many festivals, including the Regina Folk Festival, Les Francos de Montr\u00e9al, Le Festif!, the Festival en Chansons de Petite-Vall\u00e9e, Francofaune (Belgium), Pause Guitare (France) and Voix de F\u00eate (Switzerland).<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something truly touching about \u00c9tienne, with his soft, raspy voice. This singer-songwriter finds just the right words to capture in song everything from life to death while carrying in his heart the Francophone pride of Western Canada.<\/p>\n

Philosophical, highly nuanced and full of imagery, \u00c9tienne\u2019s last indie folk album was released in March\u00a02025. It tells the story of a now extinct Hawaiian bird. The last Kauai O\u2019o spent several years calling and waiting for a reply, not realizing it was the only one of its species left. This bird\u2019s plight is a metaphor not only for the situation in which artists find themselves in this apocalyptic era but also for the existential challenges faced by linguistic and cultural minorities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Coco Belliveau is an Acadian multidisciplinary comedian from New Brunswick. This self-proclaimed \u201cvigilante\u201d with a charming accent is known for her unique storytelling style and her ability to tackle taboo subjects with tact and sensitivity. She is living proof that it\u2019s possible to broach any subject in comedy. You just have to know how to go about it.<\/p>\n

For several years, Coco was a familiar face in theatre. In recent years, she has won over TV audiences with her participation in Le prochain Stand Up<\/em>, Big Brother C\u00e9l\u00e9brit\u00e9s<\/em> (finalist in 2023 and 2025), Z\u00e9nith <\/em>(2026) and Les g\u00e9rants d\u2019estrades <\/em>(2026), <\/em>as well as her roles in Quebec films and series: Arsenault et fils, Libre d\u00e8s maintenant, La maison bleue <\/em>and Hant\u00e9e<\/em> (fall\u00a02026).<\/p>\n

In 2025, she co-hosted Divergentes<\/em> with Naadei Lyonnais, a show that explores the realities of neurodivergent women. Having been diagnosed with autism as an adult herself, she was the perfect person to co-host this documentary series.<\/p>\n

In 2026, she hosted the podcast\u00a0On rit pareil!<\/em>, a series in which comedians discuss how humour can build bridges between Quebec and the rest of Canada\u2019s Francophonie and bring them closer together. In the fall, you\u2019ll be able to catch her on Crave in a new show called Rocamboulesque.<\/em><\/p>\n

Coco is currently touring across Quebec with her show Cocologie<\/em>. She\u2019ll also be one of the comedians on the 2027 RVF Comedy Tour!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Xavier Watso is an Abenaki from \u00a0Odanak. For over 15\u00a0years, he taught drama and shared his love of theatre with elementary and secondary students. Since 2020, he has been a content creator on TikTok and Instagram and now has nearly 100\u00a0000\u00a0subscribers on his various platforms.<\/p>\n

Over time, Xavier has also carved out a place for himself in traditional media. He is a familiar face and voice on Radio-Canada and T\u00e9l\u00e9-Qu\u00e9bec, appearing in shows such as La journ\u00e9e est encore jeune<\/em>, On va se le dire<\/em>, Bonsoir Bonsoir<\/em>, Il restera toujours la culture<\/em> and\u00a0Kuei! <\/em>Kwe!<\/em> He also hosted Savoirs L\u00e9gendaires<\/em>, W8ban – Retrouvez nos voix<\/em> and\u00a0Ekote<\/em>, which aired on APTN\/TFO, Radio-Canada and T\u00e9l\u00e9-Qu\u00e9bec in 2026.<\/p>\n

Xavier is also an actor. He performed in the plays\u00a0AlterNatives,<\/em> Woch <\/em>and Ka Uinaksheshet<\/em>, as well as the online series Pitago\u00a0Stop <\/em>and\u00a0Mukbang <\/em>on Tou.tv!<\/p>\n

As a master of ceremonies during powwows in Odanak and W\u00f4linak, and a host for the Festival Pr\u00e9sence Autochtone<\/em> and the\u00a0Festival KWE<\/em>, Xavier plays an important role in preserving Indigenous cultures. He was also a host for the 2026 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebration in Laval, which drew a crowd of 32\u00a0000.<\/p>\n

With over 50 presentations under his belt, Xavier\u2019s talks to teachers, students of all levels, unions and private businesses are a hit throughout the Francophonie.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The RVF is an opportunity not only to celebrate the richness of Francophone culture but also to experience it, enrich it and share it. Activating your Francophonie means getting the ball rolling, going out and finding other Francophones and Francophiles, and creating even more opportunities to get together. Whether it\u2019s a sporting event, a cultural outing, a celebration, a creative workshop or an outdoor activity, each event is a way to affirm that the French language is alive and that it unites us.<\/p>\n

Activating your Francophonie also means getting involved in your community, creating connections between generations and welcoming the diversity that is Canada\u2019s greatest treasure. Because when you activate the Francophonie, it becomes imbued with multiple accents, various traditions and shared stories.<\/p>\n

Throughout the month of March, from coast to coast to coast, Canada will dance to the rhythm of Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie. Everyone is invited to take part and show in their own way that the Francophonie is a dynamic, inclusive and joyful force\u2014an energy source that\u2019s just waiting to be activated.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Hello everyone! I\u2019m Mehdi Cayenne. I was born in Algeria and grew up in Montreal, Moncton and Ottawa. But none of that really explains why I became this tender mad dog, this wild crooner, living through countless adventures.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how I\u2019ve honed my \u201cAnimal Chic\u201d style: by playing in alleys, in retirement homes, in prisons, in front of cows, on ferries, for refugees and for street kids. I\u2019ve toured eight or nine countries, done radio and TV, composed soundtracks, released six albums and carried my songs from Ontario to Italy, France and Armenia. Every experience is a branch on my tree, and every branch grows from the same root: connection.<\/p>\n

No matter the place or the language, it all comes down to one thing: invoking the spectacular in the simplest, most human way. Writing songs and performing is my way of sharing a hunger for freedom that eats at me \u2026 and, apparently, is contagious.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I can\u2019t wait to meet you in your hometown and stir up the Cayenne Club together: a gang of escapees from the prison in our heads, who don\u2019t feel like one\u00a0thing or another but rather like everything all at once. And don\u2019t forget your dancing shoes!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Hello! My name is\u00a0Katherine\u00a0Plouffe, and I am from Edmonton, Alberta. I come from a family of seven! There are five kids in my family, and I am the youngest. I have always loved playing sports and being a part of a team. For the last 11\u00a0years, I have played professional basketball all over the world. I have learned so much from all of my travels and experiences. One of the main things is gratitude! I am so grateful to have had the chance to meet people, see different cultures and share memories with teammates and friends.<\/p>\n

I am also so grateful to live in Canada, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. My basketball career also gave me the opportunity to live in France, playing in its top professional league for seven seasons. And while I was there, I leaned into learning the French language! It\u2019s wonderful, now that I can share connection and conversation with more people.<\/p>\n

Sports have been a large part of my life but not the whole part. I love to encourage and teach others through my experiences and knowledge and help them to be the best they can be for life\u2014whatever they choose to do!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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