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<br>Once again this year, the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions is partnering with the Linguistic Duality Network, which is made up of Canadian Parents for French, French for the Future and the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, to organize this event so that it can be celebrated beyond the public service throughout Canadian society.
 
<br>Once again this year, the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions is partnering with the Linguistic Duality Network, which is made up of Canadian Parents for French, French for the Future and the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, to organize this event so that it can be celebrated beyond the public service throughout Canadian society.
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In collaboration with the Canada School of Public Service, a virtual event on the theme '''"Our languages, a window on the world" will be presented on September 14, 2023.'''
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This year's event explores how languages open a window to different realities and provide opportunities, enabling us to discover and acquire new knowledge. Participants will discover little-known Canadian realities, in a spirit of sharing and respect aimed at developing a sense of belonging and commitment. Cultural and musical performances by Canadian artists will be included as part of this event.
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'''Information'''
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'''Date and time:''' September 14, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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'''Registration:''' [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=FON4-E02&cm_locale=en Canada School of Public Service]
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The event is open to the public. For technical support or help registering for this event, please email: [mailto:Learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca].
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The Council and the Canada School of Public Service are working with Canadian Heritage, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the Translation Bureau to organize a [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/official-languages-day/index-eng.aspx webcast event] on the theme “Official Languages Day: A Spotlight on Official Languages and Linguistic Dynamics” which will focus on the modernization of the ''Official Languages Act'' and the evolving linguistic dynamics in the country, on September 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (ET).
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">'''A Spotlight on Official Languages and Linguistic Dynamics'''
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<span style="font-size: 1.5em;">'''Our languages, a window to the world'''
 
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=== Host ===
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'''[https://www.sabinedaniel.com/ Sabine Daniel]'''
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Canadian Award-winning bilingual producer and host. With over 15 years' experience in front of and behind the camera, Sabine Daniel is passionate about showcasing our country's linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Improtéine, Improv theatre company
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=== Artists ===
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'''Opening of the event'''
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'''Makhena RankinGuérin'''
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Mimi O’Bonsawin, Singer-songwriter
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Beautifully talented and inspiring, Makhena Rankin Guérin is a two-spirit anishinabe and Franco-Ontarian hoop dancer member of Abbitibiwinni first nation. 
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'''Moonfruits'''
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Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary
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Moonfruits craft contemporary folk that addresses our collective humanity with heart, wit, and wonder. Led by partners Alex Millaire and Kaitlin Milroy, Moonfruits pen songs in both French and English.
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'''Modernization of the ''Official Languages Act'''''
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=== Speakers ===
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The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the  Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Government of Canada
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* '''Isabelle Mondou''', Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage, and Champion of the Official Languages Community
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* '''Daniel Quan Watson,''' Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
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* '''Raymond Théberge,''' Official Languages Commissioner of Canada
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The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, Government of Canada
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=== Communities at a glance ===
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'''Bringing together Quebec's regional English-speaking communities'''
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'''Take the lead and make official languages shine!'''''
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Cathy Brown, Executive Director of the Regional Development Network (RDN), invites us to learn more about this organization whose mission is to bring together Quebec's regional English-speaking communities. Come and discover the diversity and vitality of these communities, so that they can continue to flourish!
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Video developed by Improtéine for Canadian Heritage
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'''A window on Nunavut's francophonie: strong, proud, open and dynamic!'''
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Justin Johnson, Red River Métis and Chief Executive Officer, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities
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Listen to Goump Djalogue and Christian Ouaka, respectively President and Executive Director of the Association des francophones du Nunavut on this exchange opening a window on Nunavut’s francophonie as they tell us about their learning paths and their commitment to the Francophonie in Nunavut, and help us discover the territory's unique linguistic reality.
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Josée Grimard-Dubuc, Director, Interdepartmental Relations and Accountability, Official Languages Branch, Canadian Heritage
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=== Discussion panel: Our languages, a window to the world ===
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Language learning goes far beyond a simple means of communication as it plays an important role not only in acquiring new knowledge but shaping one’s own personal and professional identity and building lifelong relationships. Panelists are invited to share a milestone moment or experience on how their additional language enriched their personal and/or professional life, ​​and how maintaining their language skills shapes their view of the world.
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Ellen Bertrand, Vice-President, Visitor Engagement, Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum
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Brigitte Gibson, Vice-Chair of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions; Regional Director General, Prairie and Northern Region, Canadian Heritage; Official Languages Champion, Prairie Federal Council
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'''Myths about official languages'''''
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Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages
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'''Official languages across the country'''''
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Overview of community projects in different regions
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'''The voice of youth'''''
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Students, French for the Future
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'''Mauril: A fun and engaging way to learn'''''
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Discover the free Mauril app to learn English and French or improve your language skills with content from CBC/Radio-Canada
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Improtéine
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'''Closing of the event'''''
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Missy D, Hip Hop/ Rap & Soul Artist
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'''Date and time:''' September 8, 2022, 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (ET)
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'''Date and time:''' September 14, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
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'''Registration:''' [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/official-languages-day/index-eng.aspx Canada School of Public Service]
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'''Registration:''' [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=FON4-E02&cm_locale=en Canada School of Public Service]
     

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