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. 13- 22 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 (Winners of the Festival Passes, Denise Rochat, Holly Durawa, David Warkentin)

Festival du Voyageur Word Search

Festival du Voyageur Word Scramble

Francophonie Month Activities

March 2 – Chair Yoga (4 sessions available beginning March 2nd. Register for one or for all. Open to all health employees from Beginner to advanced levels of French) (Registration Deadline for any or all sessions is February 23, 2026.)

March 3 – French in Practice workshop (Registration closed)

March 5 – Cuisine & Conversation (2 sessions available – Virtual Cooking class in the evening. Open to all health employees from Beginner to advanced levels of French.) (Registration Deadline February 23, 2026.)

March 11- Taboo en français (Registration Deadline March 2, 2026)

March 12 – Lunch & Learn De chants et de batailles – 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. Seize this unique opportunity to join us for a screening with the video’s Artistic Director, Eric Plamondon, who will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes and exclusive insights. (Registration Deadline March 9, 2026)

March 17 – Health in French Excellence Award Celebration (Location TBD)

March 25 – Kahoot en français (Registration Deadline March 16, 2026)