Come learn about the local history of the francophone inhabitants in our community. Learn about the benefits of French culture in Barrie and surrounding areas.
An overview of local bilingualism where we'll talk about the history of the francophonie and the battle fought in our region for access to francophone schools, the French services offered in our region, the benefits of bilingualism and the challenges that come with it, culture, and more.
About Collège Boréal
Collège Boréal is a public college of applied arts and technology established in Sudbury in 1995. The Collège has a dual mandate: to be both a post-secondary college institution and a vital community development organization. Boréal operates 36 sites, including 7 campuses in 27 Ontario communities. As an innovative educational, cultural and community hub that serves Ontario’s francophone population, Collège Boréal’s goal is to produce a highly skilled bilingual workforce that is engaged in French-speaking communities and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality of the province and the country. Collège Boréal in Barrie offers a range of services, which include continuing education, corporate training, employment services, academic upgrading, literacy and basic skills training, language training services and settlement services for newcomers.
This Speaker Series was proposed by Barrie Public Library's Leaders & Innovative Teens (BPL LIT) through the Youth United Grant. United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s Youth United is an entirely youth-driven program for youth ages 15-30 that provides one-time micro-grants to help support youth-led projects in the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka or the Town of the Blue Mountains.
Youth United is funded in part by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 15–30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at Canada.ca/CanadaServiceCorps.
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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Life and Learning | Language Learning | Culture & Arts |
TAGS: | Youth United | Speaker Series |
Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.
