Mois de la Francophonie

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Celebrate the many flavours of the Francophonie.

About the month

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Throughout the 2025 Mois de la Francophonie, the University of Ottawa will celebrate the many flavours of the Francophonie. The richness and diversity of Francophone cultures, ways of speaking and expressions will be highlighted through on-campus events and activities. This March also offers you new opportunities to meet people at tastings of food from francophone countries, talks and more. Check out the schedule and be part of the festivities. 

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Mois de la Francophonie

Launch of the Mois de la francophonie celebrations at the Faculty of Medicine

The Francophone Affairs office invites learners, faculty and staff to the Mois de la Francophonie launch event. …

The Francophone Affairs office invites learners, faculty and staff to the Mois de la Francophonie launch event. …


Mar 5, 2025 — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

French, English

In person, Atrium, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Road
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Making your bilingualism count

Workshop on the importance of bilingualism for employers and how to properly market those skills.

Workshop on the importance of bilingualism for employers and how to properly market those skills.


Mar 11, 2025 — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

French, English

In person, Hamelin Hall (MHN), room 02, Julien Couture Resource Centre
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Opening remarks: Une vision partagée et des principes communs pour l'éducation aux langues en période de fragilité démocratique - quel rôle pour le Conseil de l'Europe ?

(Note that the content of this page is available in French only.)Dans son discours liminaire, Sarah passera en revue le travail considérable réalisé p…

(Note that the content of this page is available in French only.)Dans son discours liminaire, Sarah passera en revue le travail considérable réalisé p…


May 12, 2025 — 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

French

In person, Virtual, On campus, 100 Louis-Pasteur Private, 6th floor
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La pédagogie de projet : une structure et une stratégie?

(Note that the content of this page is available in French only.)Cet atelier aborde entre autres comment fonctionne une association avec une démarche …

(Note that the content of this page is available in French only.)Cet atelier aborde entre autres comment fonctionne une association avec une démarche …


May 12, 2025 — 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

French

In person, Virtual, On campus, 100 Louis-Pasteur Private, 6th floor

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Cyberviolence and online news consumption among racialized Franco-Ontarian women

Fair access to information is key to ensuring full citizen participation. To help achieve this goal, an innovative research project is exploring the links between violence, informational context and the way Francophone women — especially racialized and marginalized women — consume news online.
Fair access to information is key to ensuring full citizen participation. To help achieve this goal, an innovative research project is exploring the links between violence, informational context and the way Francophone women — especially racialized and marginalized women — consume news online.

February 19, 2025
Discussion between a patient and a doctor. Doctor (in French): "Alors c'est où que ça fait mal?" Patient (in English): "Mostly in translation..."

Health-care equity for official language minorities: CIHR team grants empower research at uOttawa

In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities in Quebec. However, research at the University of Ottawa is paving the way for change.
In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities in Quebec. However, research at the University of Ottawa is paving the way for change.

January 15, 2025
Collage of important moments at uOttawa in 2024: members of the Ottawa health-care community holding shovels at the Advanced Medical Research Centre site groundbreaking, the colorful 2024 ACFAS conference poster, a person using virtual reality goggles in the INNOVA space, and Lara Mainville, director of the uOttawa Press at the opening of the Studio, their new space, speaking to the crowd.

A look back at the highlights of 2024 at the University of Ottawa

In 2024, the University of Ottawa continued to make its mark as a leader in research and innovation. Through its investments, state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic partnerships, the University worked to improve the well-being of local and global communities.
In 2024, the University of Ottawa continued to make its mark as a leader in research and innovation. Through its investments, state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic partnerships, the University worked to improve the well-being of local and global communities.

December 18, 2024
Yves Pelletier with the Food Services Team

Celebrating excellence in the Francophonie at the University of Ottawa

At uOttawa, the Francophonie is not limited to language or historical identity. It takes shape when members of the University community tangibly bring it to life through specific actions every day.
At uOttawa, the Francophonie is not limited to language or historical identity. It takes shape when members of the University community tangibly bring it to life through specific actions every day.

December 11, 2024