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EVENT 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. 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. 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. Information Date and time: September 14, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) Registration: Canada School of Public Service The event is open to the public. For technical support or help registering for this event, please email: learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca. Our languages, a window to the world Host Sabine Daniel 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. Artists Makhena RankinGuérin Beautifully talented and inspiring, Makhena Rankin Guérin is a two-spirit anishinabe and Franco-Ontarian hoop dancer member of Abbitibiwinni first nation. Moonfruits 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. Speakers Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage, and Champion of the Official Languages Community Daniel Quan Watson, Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Raymond Théberge, Official Languages Commissioner of Canada Communities at a glance Bringing together Quebec's regional English-speaking communities 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! A window on Nunavut's francophonie: strong, proud, open and dynamic! 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. Discussion panel: Our languages, a window to the world 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. Information Date and time: September 14, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) Registration: Canada School of Public Service The event is open to the public. For technical support or help registering for this event, please email: learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca.