Francophonie Month

Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is part of the cultural events surrounding the International Day of Francophonie (March 20), organized each year to promote the French language and its many expressions across Canada. Hundreds of activities will be taking place across Canada: multicultural gatherings, shows, film screenings, contests, educational activities. All presented in innovative ways.

Discover the richness of Canada’s Francophonie by joining your colleagues of the WRHA in completing quizzes, watching videos, listening to Franco podcasts, exercising in French and much more.

Festival du Voyageur (HéHo!)

Every year, Winnipeg’s French quarter transforms into a winter celebration of Francophone heritage and culture at Festival du Voyageur. Festival du Voyageur runs from Feb. 14 – 23 and is Western Canada’s largest francophone event, highlighting the provinces rich fur trading past while celebrating its connections to French, Métis, and Indigenous histories. Play along with the fun activities below that will help you practice your French and be sure to check out the Provincial Francophone Health Festival du Voyageur Webpage.

Provincial Francophone Health Festival du Voyageur Activities

Festival du Voyageur Quiz (deadline to enter Jan. 30th)

Festival du Voyageur Word Search

Festival du Voyageur Word Scramble

Francophonie Month Activities

March 3rd – De chants et de batailles video and quiz – This 45-minute video with English subtitles will send you back in time enacting the story of some of the defining moments in Manitoba’s French history, as well as bringing to the forefront some of the great pillars of Manitoba’s heritage. The play helps you understand the significance of French in Manitoba, its evolution and its importance.

March 4 – Workshop – Palette et Jasette (Paint Night) Deadline to register is January 27, 2025

March 10 – Health in French Excellence Award Celebration – Deadline to nominate an employee is February 18, 2025

March 12 – Discussion Group – Theme to be determined

March 20 – Let’s speak en français half day workshop

March 24 – Clinical Interviews Workshop

March 26 – Discussion Group – Theme to be determined