HAPPY INTERNATIONAL FRANCOPHONIE DAY

20/03/23

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"To celebrate La Francophonie is to recognize the potential of language and culture to unite peoples, to create spaces of solidarity and mutual understanding, to reflect together on our common future." - UNESCO

At Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA), we work every day to promote French on our campuses and in the community.

In this newsletter, you will find some ideas for celebrating, discovering, and living the Francophonie, here in British Columbia, today and beyond.

Enjoy your reading and happy International Francophonie Day!

Until March 31st, 2023, Simon Fraser University’s Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA) invites you to participate in some 20 free cultural, academic, and interactive activities during the 13th edition of SFU’s Printemps de la francophonie. Whether you speak French or not, participate in one or many of the upcoming "English-friendly" activities:

MOVIE TIME: LA CORDONNIÈRE

With English subtitles

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 | 7:00 PM
CINEMA CINÉPLEX COQUITLAM

Discover the fascinating story of Victoire Dussault, a woman entrepreneur who made history in Quebec.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

WORKSHOP «DESIGN YOUR CAREER PLAN»

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 |2:30 - 4:00 PM
SFU BURNABY - OFFA STUDENT LOUNGE

Wondering how to prepare for your dream job? Attend the DESIGN YOUR CAREER PLAN workshop presented by the SDECB (Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique). The workshop is offered in French.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

CONCERT WITH ÉLAGE DIOUF (QUÉBEC)

FRIDAY MARCH 24 | 4:00 PM
SFU WOODWARD'S

Attend this intimate and rhythmic concert with Élage Diouf, master percussionist, and singer-songwriter.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

DISCUSSION WITH LOUIS-KARL PICARD-SIOUI (WENDAKE)

SATURDAY MARCH 25 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
SFU HARBOUR CENTRE

Meet with Louis-Karl Picard Sioui, a multidisciplinary artist from Wendake. The conference will be in French.

INSCRIPTION & REGISTRATION

MA THÈSE EN 180 SECONDES - WESTERN FINAL

TUESDAY MARCH 28 | 12:00 PM | ON ZOOM

The equivalent in French of My Three Minutes Thesis, this western final competition will be hosted by Julie Carpentier, a journalist at Radio-Canada.

LEARN MORE

VIRTUAL REALITY EXHIBITION: ESPACE V UNDERWATER, IMMERSION DANS LA BIODIVERSITÉ MARINE

WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM
SFU BURNABY - OFFA STUDENT LOUNGE

Dive into the heart of marine biodiversity with a bilingual virtual reality exhibition presented by the Alliance française.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

OPEN MIC NIGHT AND CONCERT ET CONCERT BY NARCISSE (QUÉBEC)

THURSDAY MARCH 30 |DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM
THE BEAUMONT STUDIOS

Amateur artists are invited to perform in front of an audience during this Open Mic Night. The amateur performances will be followed by a concert by Narcisse, an electropop band from Québec.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

GOURMET ROUTE

Throughout the month of March

Discover gastronomic delights from the international Francophonie at the five participating restaurants.

FOR MORE DETAILS

Several other activities are scheduled. Visit our website and follow us on social media to make sure you don't miss anything. All activities are free, but registration is required.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

WHERE IT'S HAPPENING IN FRENCH

PROGRAMS

Did you know SFU is the only university in British Columbia that offers you a variety of courses and programs taught in French at the undergraduate and graduate levels? Whether you are fully bilingual or speak "juste un petit peu" French, many options are available to reach the next level. Discover the programs.

STUDENT LIFE

OFFA and its partners offer a variety of services and opportunities to support and enrich the academic journey of our students and provide them with an outstanding university experience in French. Learn more.

EVENTS

Throughout the year, our team organizes events in French, or in both of Canada’s official languages, to promote Francophone cultures here at SFU and within the community. View events.

The SFU's Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs' team.

The Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs ' mission is to coordinate, promote and support the development of programs and courses offered in French at Simon Fraser University. It also organizes scientific and cultural activities in the community to stimulate the development of a plural and inclusive Francophonie.

MEET KATIE PINTER, A STUDENT WHO CHOSE TO PURSUE HER STUDY IN FRENCH AT SFU

Katie Pinter, a final-year student in the French Cohort Program in Public and International Affairs, chose to pursue her studies in French at Simon Fraser University.

Learn more about her journey and the unique opportunities she has gained through her studies and involvement at SFU in this story written by Aliyah Datoo.

Learn more about Katie Pinter's journey.

FRENCH PRESENCE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Curious to learn more about the French presence in British Columbia?

Check out this infographic from the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages to discover the Francophone and Francophile communities in our province:

Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs