Francophone Perspectives

A list of 30 famous Francophones from Canada with links to articles that talk about their life and importance to Canada.

What does the term 'Francophonie' mean? The Canadian Encyclopedia explains this, both in terms of culture and international connections.

This detailed and informative article breaks Canadian French literature into 7 periods and provides descriptions of each period.

This video covers modern events such as French becoming an official language in Canada and Bill 101 in Quebec.

This page has great information about Canada's Francophone heritage that can be shared in classrooms.

An interview with Alberta-born Claudette Roy about the Francophone experience in Canada and how that translates into a unique perspective in many aspects of Canadian society. Click on the hyperlinked text to watch video clips of her responses.

A chapter from the book "Images of Canadianness". The focus is the cultural identity of Canadian francophone communities outside of Quebec.

A 2017 Quebec government report on the policy on Québec affirmation and Canadian relations.

Interesting facts about Canadian Francophonie from the Government of Canada

A history of French Canadians that documents their relationship with English Canada.