OUR PROGRAMMING
We've been busy over the years! Learn more about the activities we are currently offering!
Apéro-franco
Two Friday evenings a month during our francophone Happy Hour "Apéro-franco", Le Relais community hall turns into a café-restaurant to welcome you. It is open to everyone, young and old, with a diverse menu of drinks and food. Come share a good time with family and friends over a drink while practicing your French!
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Show Season
Each year, we welcome French-speaking artists touring Western Canada. These artist tours are coordinated by Réseau 360-SK of the Conseil Culturel Fransaskois.
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BORROW A BOOK
BRING A BOOK
EXCHANGE A BOOK
À VOS LIVRES!
The Federation has taken on a French Library initiative called "À vos livres!" in its building. It is open Monday through Friday from 10AM to 4:30PM. We offer books of all genres, for adults and children. Upon your arrival, please report your presence to the Federation team so we can help you!
Reading and sharing books are a way to promote French in Saskatoon. The more books circulate through our hands, the more we will maintain our French language and be able to pass it down to future generations.
Other French libraries in Saskatoon:
- Books for all audiences and all genres: Public Library downtown (11 23 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J6)
- Theater books: Troupe du Jour Library (914 20th Street West, Saskatoon)
- Historical books and archives: Boutique de la Nation fransaskoise and join the Saskatchewan Historical Society (100-120 Sonnenschein Way)
- Religious books: Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens Parish (1007 Windsor Street, Saskatoon)
Festival CINERGIE
As the only francophone film festival and one of the few entirely bilingual events in Saskatchewan, Festival CINERGIE is a unique and important cultural attraction in Saskatoon. It is the perfect occasion to explore the world of local, Canadian francophone cinema and all its international success. All chosen films are shown with English subtitles in order to allow a wider audience to experience francophone cultures. We showcase a wide variety of genres, including dramas, comedies, thrillers, classics, new releases, art films, and films from emerging artists.
Winter Carnival
This festive day, organized on February 11, 2023 at the ECF, highlights the pleasures of winter for young and old. A brunch is offered at the end of the morning, followed by a rich program of activities:
- Outdoors: Sledge hockey, sleigh rides, snowshoe rides, curling, ice painting, skating lesson and free skating, sliding
- Indoors: Physical activities, bubble football, taffy on snow, ping-pong, make-up, art.
Flag Raising
The students of the Francophone schools in Saskatoon, the Fransaskois community, and the general public are invited to the Pavillon Monique Rousseau to attend the raising of the flag on the occasion of the Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie .
The formal program includes dignitaries from Saskatoon City Hall, government representatives and the Fransaskois community. Students are invited to say a few words and then sing the national anthem.
Saint-Jean Baptiste Celebration
Saint Jean-Baptiste Day, celebrated on June 24, is Quebec's national holiday. During this evening of festivities, a barbecue meal is served. Many activities and games are organized for children and families. The evening ends with a concert involving young artists from the schools as well as guest artists, or with a dance party.
Folkfest Francophone Pavilion
Folkfest is the city of Saskatoon's multicultural festival. The event spans over 3 days, from Thursday to Saturday, at the beginning of August. The purchase of a Passport allows you unlimited access to the 20 pavilions for all 3 days.
The Federation organizes a Francophone pavilion every 2 years which offers 3 days of shows with Francophone artists, artisans' kiosks, as well as a food service offering dishes from different Francophone cultures around the world.
