CU10.1
Explore historical and contemporary elements and the cultural and linguistic diversity of Francophone cultures in Saskatchewan.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) Discuss the meanings of the terms “Francophone” and “Fransaskois”.
(b) Interview members of the Fransaskois community to learn about their cultures and heritage (e.g., food, songs, dance, language, activities).
(c)

Inquire about Fransaskois cultures and heritage (e.g., the arts, celebrations, community, traditions) by:

  • reading, listening to or viewing information about Fransaskois communities;
  • researching Saskatchewan festivals and events such as Fête fransaskoise, Francofièvre, Saskatoon Folkfest, pow wows and Mosaic – A Festival of Cultures;
  • exploring Saskatchewan cultural or historic sites such as Batoche Natural Historic Site, Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and Willow Bunch Museum and Heritage Society; and,
  • studying Saskatchewan organizations such as Fondation fransaskoise, Collège Mathieu, La Société historique de la Saskatchewan and Métis Nation Saskatchewan;.
(d) Outline ways in which Fransaskois culture and heritage are supported by various organizations (e.g., Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise, Association Jeunesse Fransaskoise, l’Eau Vive, Conseil des écoles fransaskoises, Entr’Elles, Service d’acceuil et d’inclusion francophone).
(e) Describe the lives and cultural and historic contributions of Fransaskois people such as David Bouchard, Carmen Campagne, Laurier Gareau, Edouard Beaupré and Troupe du jour.
(f) Examine and compare the history and Francophone cultures of communities such as Ponteix, Gravelbourg, Saint Denis, Zenon Park, Saint-Brieux, Debden and Delmas.
(g) Explore the relationship between Fransaskois and Métis cultures.
(h) Discuss the concept of official language minority communities.
(i) Explore experiences of Francophone newcomers to Canada through firsthand accounts, and by consulting organizations such as Conseil culturel fransaskois, Communauté des Africains francophones de la Saskatchewan, Réseau en immigration francophone, Open Door Society and La Cité Universitaire francophone (Université de Regina).
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