French for the Future Local Forum - Edmonton
When?
February 20, 2026
Where?
Campus Saint-Jean
Contact:
Coordinator: Maya Risbud-Vincent
sjrecrut@ualberta.ca
This year, the Local Forum for the Future of French will take place on February 20, 2026, at the University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean. Nearly 250 students in grades 9 through 12 from French as a Second Language (FSL) and French as a Mother Tongue (FMT) schools will participate in this event.
Throughout this entirely French-language day, participants will take part in interactive and entertaining workshops. These sessions will not only be educational but also fun, allowing students to connect with peers from diverse linguistic communities while exploring the cultural and professional value of being bilingual.
What is a Local Forum ?
Local Forums are events that gather French Second Language and French First Language students from Grade 9 to 12 for a full day of activities in French. Thanks to the presence of stakeholders and artists from the Francophone community, we give students the opportunity to learn more about the cultural and professional value of being bilingual. Hosted in over fifteen cities across Canada, Local Forums welcome thousands of students every year.
For more information on local French for the Future forums, visit the Français pour l'Avenir website.
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