Mois de la Francophonie

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Celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie with us!

About the month

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In March, the Mois de la Francophonie, the University of Ottawa is showcasing the richness and diversity of Francophone culture, language and expression. A full program of workshops, talks and activities awaits you. Check the schedule and celebrate the Francophonie with us!

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Envisioning the Future of Virtual Care with Ontario’s Francophone Community: A Narrative Inquiry and Co-creation Workshops

Exhibit: “Envisioning the Future of Virtual Care with Ontario’s Francophone Community: A Narrative Inquiry and Co-creation Workshops.”

This September, in celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day, come explore the future of French-language telehealth through comics at the Health Sciences Lib…

This September, in celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day, come explore the future of French-language telehealth through comics at the Health Sciences Lib…


Sep 3, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026

French

In person, Roger Guindon Hall (RGN), Health Sciences Library, Roger Guindon Hall (room 1020), 451 Smyth Road, Alta Vista Campus.
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Franco-Ontarian products pop-up shop

Take advantage of this opportunity to get yourself some green and white, and show off your Franco-Ontarian identity with pride.Two items will be avail…

Take advantage of this opportunity to get yourself some green and white, and show off your Franco-Ontarian identity with pride.Two items will be avail…


Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

English, French

In person, University Centre (UCU), Agora
Blaise Ndala

Using Literature to Decipher Global Divides and Future Conflicts

Can Literature Help Us Better Understand the World Around Us? As part of his inaugural lecture as Writer-in-Residence for the French Department, Blais…

Can Literature Help Us Better Understand the World Around Us? As part of his inaugural lecture as Writer-in-Residence for the French Department, Blais…


Sep 23, 2026 — 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

French

In person, Simard Hall (SMD), room 125
Franco-Ontarian Cup Cakes

Franco-Ontarian Day

Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day at the Dining Hall!

Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day at the Dining Hall!


Sep 25, 2026 — 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

French, English

In person, University Centre (UCU), Dining Hall (level 1)
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Franco-Ontarian day: Welcome table!

September 25th marks Franco-Ontarian Day. Students, staff, faculty members, and community members are invited to join the Francophone Affairs team at …

September 25th marks Franco-Ontarian Day. Students, staff, faculty members, and community members are invited to join the Francophone Affairs team at …


Sep 25, 2026 — 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

French, English

In person, Roger Guindon Hall (RGN)

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Visuel de l'exposition 2026-2027 du CRCCF

Nouvelle exposition au CRCCF

Du 17 septembre 2026 au 30 mai 2027, venez visiter l’exposition « “Une maison bien à nous !” : La Nouvelle Scène et ses compagnies fondatrices » qui rappelle comment quatre compagnies théâtrales se sont unies pour faire construire à Ottawa une institution dédiée au théâtre francophone.
Du 17 septembre 2026 au 30 mai 2027, venez visiter l’exposition « “Une maison bien à nous !” : La Nouvelle Scène et ses compagnies fondatrices » qui rappelle comment quatre compagnies théâtrales se sont unies pour faire construire à Ottawa une institution dédiée au théâtre francophone.

September 18, 2026
New chairs at CCRMF: Lavagnon Ika, Joël Thibeault, Stéphanie Gaudet, Kasereka Kavwahirehi and Sophie Cloutier

New chairs to advance knowledge in French and direct the future of Francophone research

The Collège des chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone (CCRMF) has reached a new milestone in its role as a leader in research conducted in French and on Francophone communities in Canada and internationally: it has created four new research chairs.
The Collège des chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone (CCRMF) has reached a new milestone in its role as a leader in research conducted in French and on Francophone communities in Canada and internationally: it has created four new research chairs.

August 11, 2026
Louise Bouchard

Louise Bouchard, a driving force behind Francophone minority health research

Two decades ago, there was almost no scholarly research on the health of Francophones in minority communities. Today, it’s grown from a minor topic to a recognized field of research in its own right. And a great deal of its growth and development is the result of Professor Louise Bouchard’s work.

Her significant contribution to the field has earned her the Award for Research Excellence in Fran…
Two decades ago, there was almost no scholarly research on the health of Francophones in minority communities. Today, it’s grown from a minor topic to a recognized field of research in its own right. And a great deal of its growth and development is the result of Professor Louise Bouchard’s work.

Her significant contribution to the field has earned her the Award for Research Excellence in Fran…

July 28, 2026
Physician consulting with patient

Doctor-patient common tongue associated with better long-term survival for Canada’s Francophone, minority populations: study

Summary
• Long-term health of Francophone and Allophone populations benefit from receiving language-concordant physician care.
• Language concordance is key to improving long-term survival in an increasingly multilingual Canadian population.
• Research analyzed over 50,000 Canadian patients over 15 years.
Summary
• Long-term health of Francophone and Allophone populations benefit from receiving language-concordant physician care.
• Language concordance is key to improving long-term survival in an increasingly multilingual Canadian population.
• Research analyzed over 50,000 Canadian patients over 15 years.

July 21, 2026