St. John's local forum 2025

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DETAILS OF THE EVENT

When ?
December 18, 2025.
Where ?
Memorial University.
Local forum coordinator:
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Samuel Landry et Maxime Bourgeois
Samuel@synergiefr.ca

The St.John's Forum is almost here!

The St. John’s Local Forum of French for the Future will be held on December 18, 2025, at Memorial University, St. John’s Campus (NL).

We expect over 300 students from grades 9 to 12, coming from a variety of Anglophone and Francophone schools in the region. Throughout this day dedicated entirely to the French language, participants will take part in interactive, educational, and fun workshops.

It’s a unique opportunity for students to build connections across linguistic communities, while discovering the richness of Francophone and Acadian culture.

Don’t miss this incredible event, register now for an unforgettable experience!

SCHEDULE

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
8:30 AM Registration, kiosks, ice-breakers Bruneau Centre, main entrance
9:30 AM Opening ceremony Bruneau Centre IIC-2001
9:45 AM Conference 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 PM Cultural activity Bruneau Centre IIC-2001
1:30 PM Plenary and closing Bruneau Centre IIC-2001

Special guests

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Hughie Batherson

A comedian originating from Cape Breton, Hughie is an Anglophone who thrives in the Acadian Francophone scene. Winner of the Just for Laughs competition in Acadia, he has since participated in tours and festivals in the Atlantic and Ontario. He has opened for several big names in Quebec and Acadian comedy.

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Port-Aux-Poutines

Port-Aux-Poutines is a Francophone traditional music duo based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, formed in 2022 by Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde. Their music blends French-Canadian and Newfoundland traditions in a mix of original songs, folk pieces, and translations of songs from the province. Three-time recipients of the MusicNL Award for Francophone Artist of the Year, the group celebrates the diversity of French-Canadian culture and tells stories from the province, highlighting the Francophone heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada.
 

SPONSORS

We wish to thank our sponsors: