Canadian Parents for French - Saanich Chapter

We are reaching out to you today with a special request - make a voluntary donation of $25, and with your support:

80% will go directly to your local chapter: support local French activities and cultural events, strengthen advocacy for French education, and provide parents with the resources and guidance they need.
20% will support the Provincial Branch: advocating for French education and province-wide initiatives for all families in BC & Yukon
Every donation, big or small, directly impacts the lives of children and families in your community. By giving $25—or any amount you feel comfortable with—you help ensure that Canadian Parents for French remains a strong, sustainable, and welcoming organization for all.

Link to donate -

www.canadahelps.org

Virtual Bilingual Career Fair – November 17–28, 2025 🎓

Help us spread the word! Share this opportunity with teachers, students, and schools in your community. Canadian Parents for French invites French Immersion students to explore exciting career paths where French is an asset!

What’s included:
🎥 Pre-recorded videos & lesson plans
💬 Live Q&A sessions with presenters
🕵️ A virtual scavenger hunt with prizes

📅 Registration closes November 11 — don’t miss out!

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Virtual Career Fair This virtual event gives high school French Immersion students (grade 9-12) from across Canada the opportunity to learn about career paths where speaking French as an additional language is an asset. Since this event launched in 2020, the event has hosted hundreds of participants across the country.

Dites-le en vidéo – Registration is still open! 🎬

Students across Canada can register and submit their videos to showcase their French-speaking skills and creativity!

Help us spread the word! Share this opportunity with students, teachers, and families in your community.

Questions? Contact Robin at [email protected]

Don’t wait—the deadline is November 14th!

Dites-le en vidéo We’re happy to present Dites-le en vidéo : a contest for students across Canada to showcase their French speaking and video making skills!

Dites-le en vidéo is now officially open for registration! 🎬

Students across Canada can now register and submit their videos to showcase their French-speaking skills and creativity!

We’re inviting students to create short videos in French about anything that excites them – from hobbies to unique perspectives on daily life.

📅 Submission period: October 6 – November 9
💰 Prizes: Cash prizes up for grabs!

Students can register and find all contest information here: DitesLeEnVideo.ca

💡 Want to be a judge? If you’d like to help evaluate submissions, you can sign up here: Judge Registration

For any questions, please contact Robin at [email protected].

Link - https://cpf.ca/bc-yk/dites-le-en-video/

Dites-le en vidéo We’re happy to present Dites-le en vidéo : a contest for students across Canada to showcase their French speaking and video making skills!

Membership Drive – Extended! 🍁

Good news! Our Membership Drive is now running until November 30. This is the perfect time to invite new members to join CPF and help grow our community.

The membership function is back on the website, but please continue using the JotForm we created for the occasion: https://form.jotform.com/cpfbcyuk/cpf-membership.

Why join?

Membership is free for anyone 16 or older.
Members 19+ can vote and participate on boards.
Chapters benefit from new member growth during the drive—an excellent chance to strengthen your local network!

Send a message to learn more

Happy Fall! Don't miss our welcome letter with links to our membership, survey, grants and more!

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CPF_Saanich_Welcome_2025-26-BS edits.docx Bienvenue / Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year! The Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Saanich Chapter is excited to begin another year of supporting students, teachers, and families on their French as a Second Language (FSL) journey. Whether your child is just starting out or already well along .....

Remembering and Reflecting: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🦅

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families. Orange Shirt Day, led by Indigenous communities, raises awareness about the intergenerational impacts of residential schools; the orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem, reminding us that “Every Child Matters.”

At CPF BC & Yukon, we recognize the importance of reflecting on this history and its ongoing impacts. To learn more and access resources, visit: Canada.ca – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Send a message to learn more

Événements francophones

Looking for a French language activity in your community? Visit this resource, provided by the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, which is updated regularly with events organized by francophone organizations in BC.

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Événements - L’Annuaire des services en français en C.-B. L’Annuaire des services en français en Colombie-Britannique est un projet de La Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, organisme porte-parole officiel de la communauté francophone de la province.

Exciting Announcement – Registration is Now Open! ✅

We are thrilled to share that you can now register for our upcoming virtual presentation on post-secondary planning, hosted by EducationPlannerBC in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon.

📅 Session Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (PT)
📍 Location: Zoom (virtual session)

This session is designed to help parents, families, and supporters explore post-secondary education and career opportunities, as well as access resources to support students in planning for their future. It will be especially helpful for families with students in grades 10–12.

During the session, you’ll learn how to:

Search thousands of programs and explore career paths, including trades.
Access resources on financial aid, admission requirements, and FAQs.
Discover opportunities available in French.
Create an account and save programs, paths, and careers to My List.
Apply to post-secondary institutions in B.C.
🎯 Don’t miss this chance to support your student’s journey!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Presentation: Parents as Education & Career Coaches. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Hosted by EducationPlannerBC in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon, we invite you to join the virtual presentation: Parents as Education and Career Coaches. Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (PT) Location: Zoom Designed for parents, families, and supporter...

🎵 A 100% Canadian Night of Music!

Join Étienne Fletcher and Bibi Club on Friday, October 24 at 8 PM at The Dance Centre, for an unforgettable evening organized by Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver. From Fletcher’s indie-pop energy to Bibi Club’s dreamy sounds, enjoy a vibrant mix of intensity, poetry, and rhythm.

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Coup de Coeur Francophone | Le Centre Culturel Projet unique dans le milieu de la chanson francophone au Canada, le réseau Coup de cœur francophone signifie notre attachement à la culture et la musique francophones.

Options in French at SFU 🎓

Would you like to know more about undergraduate options in French at SFU? Register for the info evening on Thursday, October 30th at 5:30 p.m. (online).

On the menu 📝

A short presentation about the programs, testimonials from students and graduates, Q&A and more.

Link - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soiree-dinfo-tes-options-en-francais-a-sfu-2025-2026-tickets-1689518087079?aff=bulletincpf

The event is open to high school students, parents, school staff and anyone interested in learning more about undergraduate options in French at SFU.

SOIRÉE D’INFO – TES OPTIONS EN FRANÇAIS À SFU / 2025-2026 Programmes, cours au choix et vie étudiante en français : SFU est l'université pour toi si tu veux continuer en français après le secondaire

Bienvenue / Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year!

The Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Saanich Chapter is excited to begin another year of supporting students, teachers, and families in their French as a Second Language (FSL) journey. Whether your child is just starting out or already well along the path, our goal is to help make French learning a fun, meaningful, and lifelong experience.

What We Do in Saanich:

 Offer fun activities like French movie nights and local cultural programming.
 Share information and resources to help families support French learning at home.
 Advocate with administration and the district for better and broader FSL opportunities.
 Provide funding to support French books, programs, and activities in our schools.

Opportunities and Support This Year:

$500 Scholarship for New Graduates – All 2026 grads who hold a CPF membership will be eligible to apply for this exciting scholarship. Stay tuned for more information!

Teachers: We offer funding to support French programs in schools. Teachers are encouraged to complete a request by October 19, 2025 - the request form has been sent to all schools.

Students: Explore the national $3,000 FSL bursary that helps post-secondary students continue learning in French: ACUFC.ca/FSLbursaries

Parents and Families: We want to hear from you! Please take our short three-question survey – your feedback helps shape the events and opportunities we offer: Complete Survey - https://www.jotform.com/assign/222835351222246/MUlsd2pPMFBjaktNR0loWVRYMHlTeUFMNDc1YTVxZnF4Wi83dFRCcVVTaXBUeUJPN2Z0V2NkNTBTV0pCc1h3MXBTRHZYUExmeUdhZnRPWE45a0x0SklwUklLdFBmbTl2UEhPS0dVQnd4b083OVI3UmtWMmpKZVREYnA4QWNZb0o=

How You Can Get Involved:

Join CPF Saanich – Your membership directly supports initiatives for students in our community. Join us here: Free Membership - https://cpf.ca/

Come to a Chapter Meeting – Share your ideas, talents, and perspectives. Your involvement helps guide which programs and opportunities we can bring to students.

Stay Connected – Like and follow our page for the latest updates, events, and resources.

Together, we can give our children the gift of language and all the opportunities that come with it.

We look forward to a great year ahead,
Your CPF Saanich Chapter

Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language | ACUFC The Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language Program, funded by the Government of Canada and administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), aims to encourage students whose first official language spoken is English, to p...