MISSION & VISION
The Fédération des francophones de Saskatoon is a non-profit organization that acts as spokesperson and leader for the Francophone community of Saskatoon, working to promote and develop its interests.
VISION
For a united, inclusive and vibrant Francophone community in Saskatoon and its surroundings.
OUR MISSION
Unite and represent the Francophone community to work for its vitality and sustainability.
VALUES
Transparency
We enable all collaborators to be more agile, work independently, get the best results and achieve their objectives faster by providing all the information needed to do so.
Conviviality
We believe that a warm and welcoming environment is a factor of individual well-being and collective efficiency, because it facilitates exchanges. This good atmosphere allows us to move forward more easily together in the realization of our projects.
Belonging
We build a sense of community belonging, through sharing with other Francophones who experience a similar reality and who share common values and objectives. This bond encourages us to give our best and be proud members of the community.
Visionary-innovation
We offer a work environment where innovative thinking and sharing ideas are welcomed with open arms, encouraged and followed through.
Inclusion
We ensure that all people in our community can participate as valued and respected members, to contribute to their community and society.
STRATEGIC PLANING
OUR STORY
In 1933, Father Lucien Demers became a priest of the Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens. It gave new impetus to the French-Canadian community in Saskatoon. We saw the creation of groups such as the Ladies of St. Anne and the Canadian Club who organize social activities for the city's Francophones while collecting funds for the church.
The Canadian Club then became the Alouette Club during the 1960s, then became the Association Canadienne-française de Saskatoon (ACFS) in the 1970s. The Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon was created in 1982, and incorporated on June 21st, 1983.
The Fédération was first set up to organize each year the Francophone Pavilion at FolkFest, the multicultural festival in Saskatoon. She then took over the role of spokesperson for Francophones in Saskatoon, and that of the establishment and promotion of Francophone cultural activities in Saskatoon.
This group was set up with the structure of a federation rather than an association structure. This federation represents the interests of the various Francophone community groups in Saskatoon, as well as the interests of individuals.
LE RELAIS community hall, which hosts our weekly ‘apéro-franco’ happy hour, was set up in 1993, first at 203-440 2nd Avenue North, then from 2005 at 103-308 4th Avenue North.
The building LE RENDEZ-VOUS FRANCOPHONE, located at 308 4th Avenue North, was bought by the Francophone community in December 2008. It is managed by the Fédération des Francophones and hosts LE RELAIS, as well as several organizations that offer services to Francophones in Saskatoon.
The Federation offers a wide range of events and activities accessible to children, youth, and adults of all ages. All activities are organized most of the time in collaboration with other Francophone groups in Saskatoon, aim to provide a cultural and social environment in French, and are open to all members of the community.
The Federation aims to:
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Allow all members of the Saskatoon Francophone community to meet.
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Create meeting opportunities for Francophones in Saskatoon to get to know each other better.
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Foster broad communication among all members: Saskatoon Francophone groups and Saskatoon community individuals.
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Represent the diverse views of its members on the provincial stage.
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Coordinate the diverse actions of its members so that the entire Francophone community can be brought to participate.
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Organize services and actions for the benefit of community members.
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Be attentive to the needs of its members and take corresponding initiatives.
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Develop in all its members a sense of belonging to the Francophone community of Saskatoon.
OUR FUNDERS
