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PRESENTATIONS BRANDING INITIATIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE PRESENTATION ADVOCACY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION MOBILIZING A MULTIFACETED MOVEMENT: LESSONS FROM CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH’S HISTORY OF ACTIVISM WORKSHOPS A: ADVOCACY IN CANADA – NOT JUST FOR LAWYERS

RECOMMENDED FOR: ALL DELEGATES

B: HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE INTERNET – ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & NEW MEDIA

RECOMMENDED FOR: CHAPTER AND BRANCH DELEGATES

C: SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED FOR: CHAPTER AND BRANCH DELEGATES

D: CPF CAFÉ: A PLACE TO SHARE IDEAS

RECOMMENDED FOR: NEW CHAPTER AND NEW BRANCH BOARD DELEGATES

E: FCFA FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS

RECOMMENDED FOR: BRANCH BOARD, BRANCH STAFF, AND NATIONAL BOARD

F: IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATION ON CPF BOARDS

RECOMMENDED FOR: ALL BOARD DELEGATES

G: TV5 PRESENTS FRANCOLAB

RECOMMENDED FOR: CHAPTER AND BRANCH DELEGATES

H: CPF & SEVEC FRENCH TRIPS ACROSS CANADA

RECOMMENDED FOR: CHAPTER AND BRANCH DELEGATES

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PRESENTATIONS

BRANDING INITIATIVE Presented by James Hanington & Alexandra Marinelli, STIFF Brands are not static. In order for the new Canadian Parents for French brand to work for the organization, it must be alive. It has to be used everyday. We will teach you how key messages are used, why it is important to use the same language at every level of the organization across the country and why it is the job of every member to embody the brand. About James and Alexandra James & Alex are from Stiff, the communications agency. They work with clients in Canada and around the globe, helping them create and manage brands, develop positioning strategies and go to market through digital and social communication. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Presented by Doug Hart, PhD, Sharon Lapkin, PhD, and Valerie Pike The Strategic Planning Committee has been meeting over the past year, conducting an evaluation of the current CPF Strategic Plan. An online survey of national, Branch and Chapter executives and staff on current usage and possible revisions to the Strategic Plan has been a key component of our consultations. The survey produced several indications that Chapter, and to a lesser extent, Branch executives, had not found the current Strategic Plan very relevant to their activities. Our session will present the survey findings; however, we will spend the bulk of the session presenting participants with similar questions on access to and use of the current Plan and changes (if any) desired in the next Plan. The results will be presented to participants in real time to allow discussion within the session. We will conclude by exploring the relationship between branding and the Strategic Plan. Prior to this presentation we encourage you to please read the CPF’s current Strategic Plan which can be found at the following link: http://cpf.ca/en/files/CPF- Pan-CanadianStrategicPlan-2009-2013.pdf. About Doug Hart, PhD Doug Hart holds a PhD in Sociology (York, 1981) and was a research

• fficer/institutional researcher at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

(OISE) from 1977 until his retirement in 2013. He has been associated with the OISE Survey of Educational Issues, a biennial public opinion poll, since its inception in 1978, first as research then co-Principal Investigator. He has extensive experience in all aspects of survey research. He has conducted surveys in the contexts of academic research projects in language education, program evaluation in French as a Second Language (FSL), and institutional research for his own faculty. He was a member of the Modern Language Centre (MLC), OISE (now the Centre of Educational Research in Languages and Literacies) from 1982 to 1996 and has done

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• ccasional work in language education in subsequent years. His work in the MLC

involved extensive program evaluations of FSL programs at both the provincial and school board levels, and well as policy studies on issues of delivery options for FSL, and accessibility issues. In recent years he has conducted statistical analyses of FSL enrolments for Canadian Parents for French. About Sharon Lapkin, PhD Sharon Lapkin, PhD, is Professor Emerita at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Toronto. She and her daughter Deborah are lifelong members of CPF. Sharon joined in 1977 on its formation; Deborah was an Immersion student and plans to send her newborn daughter to Immersion also. Sharon was on the ground floor of research on Immersion education. The first research project she worked on at OISE was a meta-evaluation of several studies in the Ottawa region focusing

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FSL (Core/Extended/Immersion) and their outcomes. Since then, she has led or co- directed many research projects focusing on different FSL programs and on second- language learning and teaching. Sharon holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. She has more than 100 publications relating to FSL education to her credit, and has supervised the doctoral work of stellar academics such as Stephanie Arnott, Callie Mady, and Miles Turnbull. She is an outgoing Director of the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers; before joining that Board, she had been awarded the Prix Robert Roy for

• utstanding contributions to second-language teaching in Canada.

In her active retirement, Sharon continues to teach a graduate course entitled Research Themes in Canadian French-Second-Language Education. She serves on several PhD thesis committees, and still does some academic writing. These activities and her membership on the Ontario Ministry Advisory Group on FSL help to ensure that she remains up to date on new developments in FSL. Sharon has contributed to past CPF State of French-Second-Language Education in Canada reports, and remains strongly committed to CPF. About Valerie Pike Valerie is a French second-language (FSL) educator whose career has been inspired by students in French immersion, core French and International Studies programs. She recently completed an enriching FSL teaching career with the Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI), a division of the Department of Education in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this context, she worked exclusively through virtual platforms as well as a variety

• f live web applications of information and communication technologies to deliver

FSL courses to students in rural and remote communities. In traditional teaching settings, she has collaborated with numerous stakeholders to implement experiential learning programs in Cuba and Russia for Newfoundland and Labrador high school

• students. She is currently active in FSL initiatives led by the NL Department of

Education. Her involvement with Canadian Parents for French began almost 20 years ago as a FSL teacher working with high school students who shared her strong belief in the value of the Concours d’art oratoire experience. Her involvement with CPF continues

• n a local level as a volunteer with the Concours.

Back to contents Valerie is Past President of the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT), having served as Director and Vice-President prior to her term as CASLT President from 2009-2011. She is Vice-Chair of Young Adult Cancer Canada and a Director of la Fondation Michaëlle Jean Foundation. Her not-for-profit involvement and related interest in governance practices has guided her continuous learning through programs offered by the Institute of Corporate Directors in collaboration with the Rotman School of Management and the Gardiner Centre. Valerie is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, a Rotary Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the inaugural Canadian Parents for French award for immersion teaching in Newfoundland and Labrador. ADVOCACY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Presented by Rita Parikh and Betty Gormley Over the past two years, the CPF Advocacy Committee has been tasked with developing a pan-Canadian advocacy strategy aimed at exploring how a united approach to advocating CPF’s goals might strengthen our work at the local, provincial/territorial and federal levels. This presentation celebrates the many ways in which CPF currently leverages our assets in its advocacy work, and challenges us to consider how to further extend, more deliberately and more concertedly, those efforts in order to enhance our chances of success. The session will also explore how this can be done in local

• ngoing campaigns and consider when and how to invoke an “emergency protocol”

when a crisis situation is identified. About Rita Parikh Rita is the proud mother of two children, both of whom speak French effortlessly and happily thanks in large part to CPF and its members who have worked so long and hard to create excellent FSL programs across the country. Drawn to CPF about a decade ago, Rita was active in the Victoria chapter before joining CPF BC and Yukon branch as its Executive Director in 2005. As Director, she supported parents’ efforts to expand immersion in their communities, recruit and retain skilled teachers, run camps and after-school programs, and secure resources for children with learning challenges. She loved every minute. In 2008, Rita, her partner, Peter, and her two children travelled around the world for a year. They spent four months of that journey nestled in a small community in the south of France, where she registered her children in school while immersing herself in the language and culture. She and her daughter, Anjali, are writing about their year abroad in Planes, Tweens and Automobiles: Navigating the World of Family Travel, a book they hope will be published next year. Rita’s background is varied. As a journalism school graduate, she worked as a feature writer for the London Free Press before completing a Masters in International Affairs and going on to work in the field of international development – in particular on issues of human rights, women’s health, and sustainable agriculture – for over a

• decade. Rita lives in Victoria, is a strategic planning and management consultant, and

Back to contents is the Project Manager for the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations. She brings considerable organizational and human resource management skills, visioning, fundraising and financial planning experience to CPF, gained in part through her role as Chair and Member of the Board of Directors of BC-based Mountain Equipment Co-op from 1995 to 2002. About Betty Gormley Betty Gormley is the Executive Director of Canadian Parents for French (Ontario), the provincial branch of the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and is dedicated to promoting opportunities for all youth to learn French and support them on their journey to bilingualism. She represents CPF - Ontario on the Ministry of Educations’ French Second Language (FSL) Provincial Working Group and partners with stakeholder

• rganizations to influence policy and encourage best practices that increase access

to quality FSL programs. An association executive with 20 years of experience in a variety of fields including the arts, education and professional association management, Betty has developed and implemented strategic plans that meet organizational goals and has built effective teams and work environments. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a professional association executive. She is the recipient of the 2014 Honorary Member Award presented by the Ontario Modern Language Teachers Association. MOBILIZING A MULTIFACETED MOVEMENT: LESSONS FROM CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH’S HISTORY OF ACTIVISM Presented By Matthew Hayday, PhD, University of Guelph If both official languages and education were the responsibility of a single level of government, Canadian Parents for French’s challenges would have been much more straight-forward and significantly less complex. However, promoting better

• pportunities for Canadian children to learn their second official language in the best

possible programs has entailed sustained activity targeting three levels of government: the federal government that provides funding for official languages; the provincial and territorial governments which have constitutional authority over education; and the school boards that make decisions at the local level about what programs will be offered. Working to keep all three levels of government moving forward to provide better French-language learning opportunities has been a long- running challenge for Canadian Parents for French and all of its Branches and Chapters. Drawing on research based on CPF’s organizational archives across the country and interviews with many key members from its early years, this presentation will consider CPF’s history as a social movement dedicated to improving French second- language learning opportunities in Canada. It will discuss CPF’s place in the array of actors who have worked to promote official languages in Canada since the 1960s, and how it engaged with and responded to the groups and individuals that fought against bilingualism. We will consider the strategies and tactics that have worked well for CPF in advancing its objectives, while also drawing lessons from the past

Back to contents about what did not work so well, and why success was not always possible. The history of efforts to promote bilingualism in Canada over the past half-century demonstrates that many of the core issues and debates have remained constant. There is much that can be learned from how these issues were confronted and addressed in the past in communities across Canada that can be applied and adapted to today’s challenges. About Matthew Hayday, PhD Matthew Hayday, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the History Department at the University of Guelph. His main areas of research and teaching deal with Canadian political history, with a particular emphasis on language policy, social movements and the construction of national identity. He is the author of Bilingual Today, United Tomorrow: Official Languages in Education and Canadian Federalism (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2005), which examined the evolution of federal funding programs to support official languages in education from the 1960s to the 1980s. He has also co-edited two other books and authored several book chapters and scholarly articles

• n a variety of aspects of Canadian history. His most recent research project is a

history of how individual bilingualism was promoted in English-speaking Canada from the late-1950s to the end of the millennium. This study pays particular attention to the social movement groups that both supported and opposed the expansion of French-language learning opportunities in Canada. His book manuscript based on this research, Coaxing French Down Our Throats: Promoting and Opposing Bilingualism in English-speaking Canada, is currently under review with UBC Press. He is also co-editing a two-volume collection of essays entitled Celebrating Canada that examines the various ways that national holidays and major commemorative events have played a role in the shaping of Canadian identity.

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WORKSHOPS

A: ADVOCACY IN CANADA – NOT JUST FOR LAWYERS Presented by Karen Lynch One of the pillars of Canadian Parents for French is our consistent advocacy work at all levels of Canadian decision making – federal, provincial/territorial, and local. However, as governments change so does the way to effectively advocate our message. Special guest Karen Lynch will address three key messages in her presentation to Canadian Parents for French Conference delegates on how to navigate our advocacy message effectively.

• How the current chill felt in Canada’s nonprofit organizations advocating for

their causes is challenging their members.

• What can be said, how to say it, and understanding the ‘rules’.
• Learning how to successfully convey the ‘key message’ is critical for national
• rganizations.

About Karen Lynch Karen Lynch is a respected community and civic leader, with over 35 years of diverse experience working with business, all levels of government, charitable organizations, politicians and nonprofit groups. Karen tackles issues and challenges with a pragmatic and common sense approach. That’s why she’s developed a reputation for making things happen and getting things done. She put herself through university by driving trucks as a Teamster on the Syncrude site in Fort McMurray. After graduation, Karen was asked to serve the Speaker in the Alberta Legislature as Executive Assistant. After senior positions in communications at Alberta College and the Workers’ Compensation Board, she brought her passion for community volunteerism and strategic leadership to Volunteer Alberta as Executive Director for eight years, building its ability to serve Albertans from a single program to multi-faceted approaches to engage Albertans. Karen served on several nonprofit boards (six at the same time!) with municipal, provincial and federal mandates focusing on public policy impact on the nonprofit/voluntary sector. For over 40 years, she also served her community through an active interest in politics. At last count, she had volunteered stuffing envelopes to designing key strategies for success in over 27 municipal, provincial, federal, advocacy and leadership campaigns. Her win/loss record is still on the plus side! She experienced real life politics as a federal political spouse and as a senior director in a Premier’s office. She is now enjoying a more relaxed pace, serving on one board and establishing a consulting practice. Whenever possible, she travels to visit her adult twins in Boston and Los Angeles.

Back to contents B: HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE INTERNET – ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & NEW MEDIA Presented by Glyn Lewis The pervasiveness of software, applications, social networks, and hand-held smart devices has changed how we communicate, share, collaborate, create, organize, and express agency. The values of the Internet (openness, collaboration, participation, creativity) are forcing change upon the political, economic, and social order. Between the frontier and the established norm, there are emerging social change

• pportunities waiting to be harnessed. This is a constantly shifting milieu.

This interactive presentation will explore new media strategies, tactics, and tools for leaders within CPF to create change at the local, regional, and provincial/territorial level. Questions that will be explored:

• How has the media landscape changed?
• How has representative democracy changed?
• How has community engagement changed?
• What are the opportunities for a grassroots organization like Canadian Parents

for French? From the theoretical to the very practical, this presentation will marry emerging engagement concepts with CPF Branch & Chapter case studies. Ultimately participants will have the theory, knowledge, and tools to more effectively harness social change possibilities through their CPF Chapter or Branch. About Glyn Lewis Glyn Lewis is a graduate of the French immersion program in Burnaby, B.C and the Community Development program at Simon Fraser University. Before joining Canadian Parents for French as Outreach Officer from 2008 though 2010, he was a Field Organizer on the ground-breaking 2007-2008 Obama for America campaign. Glyn has consulted for Canadian non-profit organizations and political parties with a special focus on online campaign strategies and cutting-edge

• nline engagement tools. He has lead CPF BC & Yukon as Executive Director since

2011. C: SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES A panel with Paula Speevak-Sladowski, Michael Tryon, and Karen Pozniak Canadian Parents for French’s French second-language programming is part of what makes this organization so important to parents trying to enhance their children’s FSL education. Part of creating such successful programming is creating safe environments for the children who attend CPF events.

Back to contents This year we are excited to be hosting a panel discussion on the importance of volunteer screening. The panelists will include Branch Executive Directors Michael Tryon from CPF AB and Karen Pozniak from CPF SK who will address questions such as, What constitutes abuse? How do our current organizational culture and practices foster safe environments for children and youth? We are fortunate to have a guest speaker from Volunteer Canada, Paula Speevak-Sladowski, who will provide delegates with an idea

• f how the broader volunteer sector is faring in this matter, and why volunteer

screening matters when organizing children- and youth-based events. About Paula Speevak-Sladowski Paula Speevak joined Volunteer Canada as Director of Programs, Policy and Applied Research after serving as the Managing Director of Carleton University’s Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development. At Carleton, in the School of Public Policy and Administration, she taught a graduate course in Non-Profit Management, and at the University of Ottawa she taught undergraduate courses in Governance in the Voluntary Sector and Community Service-Learning. Prior to her focus on applied research, Paula enjoyed a 24-year career as a practitioner and senior manager in the non-profit and voluntary sector in both institutional and community-based settings, in Montréal, Ottawa and on pan- Canadian initiatives. She holds a Master of Management Degree from McGill University in the McGill-McConnell Program for National Voluntary Sector Leaders. About Michael Tryon Michael Tryon is originally from Calgary, Alberta, but has travelled the world with his military father and his own family. He has been the branch Executive Director of CPF Alberta since July 1st, 2009. His involvement with CPF commenced in 2008 as a member of both the CPF Edmonton Catholic Chapter and as one of the organizers of the annual Gala d’art oratoire, sponsored by this chapter. French has been part of Michael’s life since childhood. His father, born and raised in Montreal, has spoken and shared his love of French for almost his whole life even though he is an Anglophone. Michael attended schools located on Canadian military bases where French was a compulsory subject. He studied French right through grade 12, lived in Quebec for three years, participated in a Quebec exchange program, and then attended the Faculté Saint Jean at the University of Alberta for three years. In his working career and during his adult life, Michael has taught French in Japan, handled all Japanese inbound tour logistics for Quebec tours, and taught in both core French and French immersion classrooms. Michael and his wife have one child in junior high school and one in elementary school - both are in French immersion programs. Like many families of French immersion students, Michael’s wife speaks no French. Michael has lived and travelled extensively in North America, Europe and parts of South America, as well as Japan. His experience includes the management of several non-profit organizations, adult training, event coordination and fundraising. He is also an active member of the Canadian Forces Reserves. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in French, a Diploma in Post Secondary Education, and a Bachelors of Elementary Education, all from the University of Alberta.

Back to contents About Karen Pozniak Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Karen received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Degree, as well as her Bachelor of Education Degree, at the University of

• Saskatchewan. Public service, high school and adult classroom teaching, private and

non-profit sector management, and business ownership have all played a role in developing Karen's rich tapestry of work experience. Being a passionate history buff and having a keen interest in current events, Karen can often be found having a conversation about the political situation happening anywhere in the world. Rooted by the love and support of her family and friends, Karen's interests include movies, photography, writing, gardening, jewellery design, modelling, horse racing and abundant international travel. Karen will soon be celebrating her ninth anniversary of employment as CPF-SK's Executive Director. D: CPF CAFÉ: A PLACE TO SHARE IDEAS Hosted by Jan Finlay and Beth Mlacak An opportunity to learn and share with other CPFers from across Canada. Speak to delegates from across the country and share your best ideas with other

• CPFers. Take home new contacts, new ideas and maybe even some solutions to

those plaguing questions. About Jan Finlay Jan Finlay was introduced to CPF when she and her family moved from Ontario to Newfoundland in 1982. She joined the St. John’s chapter and quickly became the Provincial President. In 1983, she became the Newfoundland Director at the CPF National Board and in 1985 the St John’s Chapter President. Upon her return to Ottawa in 1987, Jan joined Beth as a member of the CPF Ottawa-Carleton Chapter’s executive. In 1989, Beth put forward Jan’s name for the position of CPF Ontario Vice-President. Due to work commitments Jan was unable to attend the AGM but was elected sight

• unseen. She was subsequently elected CPF Ontario President and then sat at the CPF

National Board table as the Ontario Director. In 1992 she was elected CPF National Vice-President and served as National President from 1993 to 1995. Upon her retirement as National President, Jan continued volunteering with CPF. The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education invited Jan to speak annually to FSL students in the Teacher Education Program. She returned to the Ottawa-Carleton Chapter Executive for several years. She currently volunteers at the National Office. Jan is self-employed and works in the office products industry. Jan’s daughter Seana is an Early Immersion graduate who now works in Distant Education as the Director

• f Research Science Live in Deep River, Ontario. Her daughter’s immersion education

Back to contents in Newfoundland and Ontario allowed her to spend an academic year at the prestigious Petit Seminaire de Quebec. About Beth Mlacak Beth Mlacak is a founding member of Canadian Parents for French and was awarded an Honorary Life Membership. She was the co-Editor of the CPF publication So You Want Your Child to Learn French. Beth spent many years as the Chapter Development Officer, Eastern Ontario for CPF Ontario. A CPF Ontario volunteer award, the Mlacak Award, was established in her honor. It is presented annually to a CPF volunteer from Ontario who has made an outstanding contribution to Canadian Parents for French. In 1992 Beth was made an Honorary Life Member of the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association. In 2013 she received a Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for her work in French and in the arts. Beth is a graduate of Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital School of Nursing. Three of her children are immersion graduates. Two graduated from the Late Immersion Grades 7 to 13 program and one from the Early Immersion Grades 1 to 13 program. All are working in French and using the language daily. One daughter currently lives in France. E: FCFA FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS Presented by Marie-France Kenny The Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) du Canada is the primary voice of French-speaking Canadians living outside Quebec, from coast to coast to coast. The FCFA also coordinates the Forum of Leaders, a group of 43

• rganizations committed to implementing a common vision for Canada’s

Francophone and Acadian communities. The FCFA is also an active promoter of linguistic duality and as such, it has set itself a goal in its 2014-2017 Strategic Plan to foster closer ties, namely, with organizations such as CPF. In addition, the Fédération has spoken out on several occasions on the topic of the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, saying that this event should be marked by activities which “rekindle the drive in Canadians of both official languages to get to know one another.” With these considerations in mind, Marie-France Kenny will be discussing the role and objectives of the FCFA and the rapidly-evolving face of today’s Francophonie; she will also be seeking out participants’ ideas on possible collaboration and partnerships between FSL organizations, the FCFA and Francophone minority communities.

Back to contents About Marie-France Kenny A dynamic and highly motivated professional, Marie-France Kenny is recognized for her proven expertise in official languages, translation, communications, government, media and public relations, minority language communities, human resources and project management. Marie-France has developed strong communications, leadership, problem solving and mentoring skills and is known for her practical approach to the issue of bilingualism. From strategic planning to efficient implementation, her acknowledged analytical skills enable her to bring projects to successful completion. Marie-France also owns and operates MFK Solutions (www.mfksolutions.ca), a human resources and strategic communications firms, specializing in executive coaching, teamwork and strategic positioning. An experienced manager and certified translator, Marie-France headed up the translation department and a national official languages program of a Crown corporation, both of which were recognized with awards from the Commissioner of Official Languages. She also has an in-depth understanding of the reality of minority

• fficial language communities across Canada, as former Chair of the Assemblée

communautaire fransaskoise. Marie-France was also a member of the Acadie- Beauséjour Francization Committee and the Petitcodiac council of the Société des acadiens et acadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University, with a major in Spanish, a minor in Italian and a concentration in Translation. She did further studies in public relations at the University of Regina. After serving one year as Vice President of the FCFA, Marie-France Kenny was elected President on September 12, 2009. She is the first Fransaskois to head this national organization, the primary voice of French-speaking Canadians living outside Quebec. F: IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH REPRESENTATION ON CPF BOARDS A panel discussion with Darian Tang, Scott Tobin, Heather Kenny, and Derrek Bentley Canadian Parents for French is dedicated to helping students learn French as a second language; however, we rarely get a chance to hear from those we serve. Some Branches have realized the importance of including young people in their decision making and have gone so far as to create Youth Advisor positions within their Boards. During this workshop, listen to the experiences of CPF Youth Advisors as they describe their roles, achievements, and the importance of having youth representation on CPF Boards.

Back to contents G: TV5 PRESENTS FRANCOLAB Presented by Aurélie Garnier and Iréindice Morin Francolab is a free web platform aimed at teaching the French language. Designed for students wishing to perfect their French, and for their teachers, Francolab offers audiovisual content on a variety of themes, quiz games, Canadian television programs on cultural and social topics, and educational fact sheets developed by professionals for in-class use. – TV5 website The presentation will consist of the following:

• An overview of Francolab, its origin, objectives and target user groups.
• An explanation and demonstration of our latest interactive and self-learning

project around French-Canadian songs.

• An explanation and demonstration of the new Francolab Junior application

and TV series now in production.

• A hands-on and fun interactive session guided by Aurélie and Irénidice to go

through some challenging activities. Please note that this presentation will be in both French and English. About Irénidice Morin Irénidice Morin has many years of experience in media relations and communication strategies in the cultural field. As Head of Communications at TV5 Québec Canada, she’s notably in charge of promoting the programming of TV5 and Unis to the media, the industry and the viewing audience. Irénidice received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Management from HEC Montréal (École des Hautes études commerciales de Montréal) and also holds a Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies from Concordia University in Montreal. About Aurélie Garnier As Project Officer in Interactive Communication at TV5 Québec Canada, Aurélie Garnier is responsible for the content and development of all projects associated with Francolab (http://francolab.tv5.ca). She notably coordinates Francolab’s editorial production along with education specialists whose contribution enhance the quality of the website. Aurélie underwent training in Communication with a specialization in multimedia writing and new media, and has many years of experience in writing and editing, as well as managing multimedia projects. H: CPF & SEVEC FRENCH TRIPS ACROSS CANADA Presented by Aubrey Hawton and Deborah Morrison The Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC) is a non-profit

• rganization that facilitates educational exchanges within Canada.

Back to contents In June, CPF’s Simcoe County Chapter President Aubrey Hawton organized CPF Ontario’s first SEVEC exchange with FSL students from grades 7-8 with children from Québec City. This workshop is ideal for Chapter delegates who want to learn about new and exciting ideas for FSL students in their communities. Hear about Aubrey’s experience in organizing this amazing trip and speak with Deborah Morrison, SEVEC’s Executive Director, who will be talking about the fantastic work SEVEC is doing to expose children to cultures from across Canada. About Aubrey Hawton Aubrey Hawton is a recently retired teacher, who spent 33 years teaching in a regular classroom, in a core French classroom, and most recently, in an Extended French

• classroom. Most of this teaching was done with the Simcoe County District School

Board in central Ontario. During his final seven years of teaching EFSL, Aubrey organized a school-year exchange with a school in St-Etienne-de-Lauzon, QC in conjunction with SEVEC. This exchange became THE event of the school year for his Grade 7 EFSL students. Early in his teaching career, Aubrey was a member of CPF Simcoe County chaper in the late 1980's, before the dissolution of the chapter in 1992. He served as the initial president of the reborn CPF Simcoe County chapter for its first months of existence. Aubrey became re-involved with CPF through his desire to provide summer French- language exchange opportunities for students in Simcoe County. This year, Aubrey was pleased to be selected as the 2014 recipient of CPF Ontario's McGillivray Award, in recognitioon of his outstanding contribution to the development of French second-language education in Ontario. About Deborah Morrison Deborah Morrison was appointed Executive Director of Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC) in July, 2014. Prior to this, Morrison was the President & CEO of Canada’s History Society and publisher of Canada’s History magazine and Kayak: Canada’s History for Kids. Her distinguished career includes developing history-related youth engagement programs for the Historica Foundation

• f Canada and the CRB Foundation, most notably the Heritage Fairs program that

now operates in over 100 communities across Canada involving more than 110,000 students each year.