EVENT DETAILS
Date
December 19, 2023
Where
Memorial University
Description
This year, the St. John’s Local Forum of French for the Future will be held on December 19, 2023, at the Memorial University, St. John’s Campus (NL). We are expecting around 300 students from grades 9 to 12 from various Anglophone and Francophone schools in the St. John’s area.
During this day fully dedicated to the French language, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in both interactive and entertaining workshops. These sessions, designed to be educational while still fun, will allow students to forge connections with youths from different linguistic communities. Together, they will explore various aspects of Francophone and Acadian culture.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Register now for an unforgettable experience!
Schedule
| When? | What? | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration, kiosks, ice-breakers | Bruneau Centre, main entrance |
| 9:30 AM | Opening ceremony | Bruneau Centre IIC- 2001 |
| 9:45 AM | Guest speaker | Bruneau Centre IIC- 2001 |
| 10:10 AM | Workshop 1 | various locations |
| 11:10 AM | Workshop 2 | Various locations |
| 11:55 AM | Lunch and kiosks | Bruneau Centre, main entrance |
| 12:30 | Cultural activity | Bruneau Centre IIC- 2001 |
| 13:30 | Closing ceremony | Bruneau Centre IIC- 2001 |
St. John’s Local Forum Coordinator
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Halifax
St. John’s
Fredericton
Charlottetown
For any questions about the St. John’s Local Forum, please contact Samuel at: projets@synergiefr.ca
SPECIAL GUESTS
MATHIEU GINGRAS
Originally from Quebec, Mathieu Gingras obtained his undergraduate degree in history/geography from l’Université de Moncton. Passionate about the richness of cultures in Canada, he did his master’s degree in public administration at the same university and became its Director of Student Development and Recruitment.
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Jenna Maloney is a singer, author and composer, a player of multiple instruments and a student from Newfoundland. She studies French at Memorial University in St-John’s. She’s played in many festivals and shows, such as the NL Folk Festival, FOVP Lantern Festival, George Street Festival Music NL Week, East Coast Music Week and many productions of Tada Events and Opera on the Avalon. In addition to her solo work, she is a member of the French Newfoundland band Port-aux-poutines. Last October, the band received the “French Artist/Band of the year” prize at MusicNL. Jenna is joined by Persio Dominguez, the incredible Port-Aux-Poutines drummer.
SPONSORS
Thank you to all of our sponsors:
