The 35 young people selected to participate in the National Youth Ambassadors Forum (FNJA), organized by French for the Future, have now been announced. Each year, this program brings together 10th and 11th graders (3rd and 4th years of high school in Quebec) from across Canada for a six-day immersive French-language adventure focused on leadership, exploring the Francophonie, and community engagement.
This year, participants from 9 provinces and 2 territories will gather in Moncton, New Brunswick, from August 9 to 14, 2026, to take part in this unique experience, with all expenses covered.
Les 35 jeunes sélectionnés :
- Alice Arora - Edmonton, AB
- Vicky Zhao - Edmonton, AB
- Jaimeson Kirk - Edmonton, AB
- Angela Zeng - Calgary, AB
- Ryan Mizan - Mclennan, AB
- Maheep Kainth - Delta, BC
- Joshua Huh - Vancouver, BC
- Finn Townson-Carolan - Vancouver, BC
- Nickola-Gabriel Rabiei - Burnaby, BC
- Erin Sweeney - Richmond, BC
- Yidi Zhang - Burnaby, BC
- Enzo Kashinda - Winnipeg, MB
- Johan Kurian - Saint John, NB
- Eden Tyler - Hampton, NB
- Loua Madefo - Moncton, NB
- Freyja Paynter-Bearden - Fredericton, NB
- Nina Shulga - Halifax, NS
- Hailey Peters - East Lawrence, NS
- Ula MacKenzie - Shelburne, NS
- Shiana Lukeeram - Nepean, ON
- Hannah Qiao - Ottawa, ON
- Izet Bekiri - Stouffville, ON
- Jihye (Sophia) Shin - Vaughan, ON
- Alexander Rose - Toronto, ON
- Jiya Monga - Toronto, ON
- Erik Limarilli - Sudbury, ON
- Sarah Ngoya - Montreal, QC
- Alessia Laudice Di Gennaro - Dorval, QC
- Ray Ness - Regina, SK
- Mia Legacy - Saskatoon, SK
- Erica Gosse - Corner brook, NL
- Sarah Golden-Penne - Conception, NL
- Oscar Mifflin - Yellowknife, NT
- Courtney Dalton - Yellowknife, NT
- Rebecca Fico - Whitehorse, YK
The University of Moncton will host this 22nd edition of the FNJA. Through a series of interactive workshops and enriching activities, the ambassadors will receive training in leadership, project management, public speaking in French, and much more. They will also learn about the challenges of official bilingualism and the role of the Francophone community in Canada.
Already driven by a desire to make a difference in their communities, participants will leave the FNJA even more inspired, equipped, and motivated to bring their projects to life and continue their commitment. They will also discover the many benefits of French, both personally and professionally.
“Each edition of the FNJA is a unique opportunity to educate young people about the challenges of bilingualism and to encourage the next generation who will shape the communities of tomorrow. At this important stage in their lives, this experience often serves as a real turning point, motivating them to make a positive and lasting impact in their communities and across the country. The FNJA is a profoundly transformative journey that strengthens a sense of belonging to the Canadian Francophonie.” Geneviève Gobeil, French for the Future Interim Executive Director.
Listen to the testimonials from the ambassadors of the previous edition, which took place in Ottawa.
Once back in their respective communities, the ambassadors’ mission is just beginning. The young people are encouraged to launch initiatives and organize activities to share what they learned during the FNJA with their schools, friends, and communities.
These French-language projects can take many forms: French clubs, festivals, tutoring, Franconnexion sessions, participation in Francophone events, and much more.
Follow their journey to discover the many initiatives they’ll be carrying out across the country.