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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 in Action!" will be presented on September 12, 2024.
Participants will discover Canadian realities, in a spirit of sharing and respect aimed at developing a sense of belonging and commitment.
Date and time: September 12, 2024, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Registration: Official Languages Day: Our Languages in Action
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Our languages in action!
Host
Rachelle Elie, Humorist
Artists
Speakers
- Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage, and Champion of the Official Languages Community
- Jacqueline Bogden, Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat
- Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada
- John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council
- Lucie Séguin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Receiver General and Pension, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Co-President of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions
- Brigitte Gibson, Regional Director General, Prairies and Northern Region, Canadian Heritage and Co-President of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions
Communities at a glance
Meeting young Acadian graduates
Le Courrier de la Nouvelle-Écosse, the only French-language newspaper with provincial circulation, is dedicated to strengthening the Acadian and Francophone communities by enabling them to thrive in their language and culture through the dissemination of relevant, credible information. Through this vignette, meet young Acadians from the Municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, who recently graduated as they share their perspectives on life after graduation and the importance of continuing to study in French to keep Acadia alive through their francophonie.
Excerpt from a documentary series on Multicultural Artistry in Montreal
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of multicultural artistry in Montreal with a new initiative from The Multicultural & Diversity Project, an organization dedicated to provide multicultural communities with the necessary tools to break down the barriers of racism and discrimination. The Multicultural Artistry in Montreal project, highlighting the stories of 10 English-speaking entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who are enriching Quebec’s art and cultural landscape, is now available on YouTube. In this excerpt from the series, discover the inspiring story and unique perspective of Seydee Bien-Aimé, a young visual artist with a vibrant personality.
Discussion panel: Our languages in action!
Information
Date and time: September 12, 2024, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Registration: Official Languages Day: Our Languages in Action (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
The event is open to the public. For technical support or help registering for this event, please email: learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca.
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