All schools in Ontario’s 12 French-language school boards will unite this week to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day.
Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon communications director Paul de la Riva says this Friday, from 9:30 am to 11 am, students and staff will virtually celebrate their heritage.
Wearing green and white clothing, several schools will also hold a flag-raising ceremony while respecting social distancing measures.
The epic presentation will feature talented musicians, dancers, and speakers.
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WEB: The live broadcast will take place at mondrapeaufranco.ca and can be viewed until October 1.
For 90 minutes, the Studio l’Excentricité from La Cité College will become a large virtual stadium where Franco-Ontarian pride from across the province of Ontario will be shared. The detailed program is available at www.MonDrapeauFranco.ca.
The provincial Franco-Ontarian day, celebrated officially since 2010, will take place on September 25. The date marks the anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, which was flown for the first time in Sudbury in 1975. CSC Nouvelon says students and staff take great pride in celebrating the flag’s 46th anniversary. The day of activities, while recognizing their Francophone and Catholic heritage, also promotes the excellence and dedication of its students and staff as they seek to widen their Francophone space and live their own culture to the full in the province of Ontario.