University of Ottawa students Sariana Monette-Saillant and Éric Perron are creating a buzz in the Franco-Ontarian artistic community. They are the co-founders of Théâtre de dehors, a French theatre company that won three awards this past January at the annual
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En 1990, la Cour suprême donne finalement raison à des parents d’Edmonton qui entamèrent, dès 1982, des procédures afin que leurs enfants puissent avoir accès à un établissement d’enseignement en français géré par des francophones. Ces parents souhaitaient que la
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The sun shines through the large windows of the office, beaming off her solid wood desk and showcasing the intricate aboriginal art that hangs from it. The walls are covered in books, a reflection of who she is as linguist,
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Africa desperately needs development and its greatest resource is its people. There is no more effective investment in a country’s future than education, and empowering talented young people to contribute to their country’s development. African universities want to train their
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In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) and the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Ottawa, along with the Office of the Commissioner of
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The University of Ottawa and the Monuments de la francophonie organizing committee have reached their fundraising goal! The $100,000 for the installation to be built on the University of Ottawa campus has been raised, to the great pleasure of everyone who came
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In order to strengthen our education and research partnerships abroad, the University of Ottawa’s chancellor, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, and President Allan Rock met with several French key decision-makers last week as part of a short trip in France.
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United in action, sharing one desire. This was the founding principle that brought together Ottawa Francophones to create the États généraux de la francophonie d’Ottawa, an initiative by residents who care about and are committed to ensuring the future of
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With a significant collection of French books, journals and other publications in its holdings, the University of Ottawa library is an important repository of French-language works, some of which may sit on shelves for years, gathering dust until an interested
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The University of Ottawa together with the organizing committee for the Monuments de la francophonie launched a fundraising campaign today for an installation on the University’s main campus to honour the francophone community. “Located right in the heart of our
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