Medicine Hat local forum 2026

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DETAILS OF THE EVENT

When ?
March 25th, 2026.

Where ?
Medicine Hat College

Local forum coordinator:
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Trish Rognvaldson
calgary@francais-avenir.org

The Medicine Hat Forum is almost here!

Discover how far French can take you!

Join us for an exciting day designed for students in Grades 8–12 to explore post-secondary and real-world opportunities in French. Enjoy hands-on workshops, a motivating keynote speaker, lunch, prizes, and a high-energy group performance that will have everyone on their feet.

Whether you love French or are curious about what’s next, this day will show you how French can open doors—now and in the future.






SCHEDULE

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
9:15 AM Students arrival Eresman Theatre
9:30 AM Opening   Eresman Theatre 
9:45 AM Keynote Speaker  Eresman Theatre 
10:30 AM Workshop #1 Various locations
11:30 AM Workshop #2  Various locations 
12:15 PM Lunch and kiosks  Eresman Theatre 
12:45 PM Survey/prize  Eresman Theatre 
1:00 PM Concert / closing  Eresman Theatre 
1:55 PM Students departure  Eresman Theatre 

Special guests

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LGS

Get ready to dance and have fun with LGS!

This Franco-Ontarian group has become known for its unique musical style, which blends elements of traditional folk with modern genres such as pop, electronic music, and hip-hop!



 

Ahdithya Visweswaran-1

Ahdithya Visweswaran

 Ahdithya Visweswaran, a proud and multilingual Tamil Canadian, has built a career that reflects both his passion for public service and his commitment to fostering bilingualism in Canada. Now serving as the Director of Advocacy & Public Policy at Canadian Parents for French, Ahdithya works tirelessly to promote bilingualism and strengthen second-language education across the country. His journey began in Manitoba and Alberta where he completed the French Immersion program, and his bilingualism became the cornerstone of his career. He received his bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean. His experience and recognition is impressive! Ahdi was named Alberta’s Top 30 Under 30 in 2022! 

 

SPONSORS

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