CPF BC & Yukon

🎉 It’s Social Media Day — the perfect time to say we’re signing off from Twitter/X! We won’t post here anymore. Stay connected with us on: 👉 Instagram: @cpfbcyk 👉 Facebook and LinkedIn: Canadian Parents for French - BC & Yukon Thanks for being part of our journey 🌟

🌱 This week, French immersion students at École Frank Ross Elementary in #DawsonCreek took part in an immersive environmental experience thanks to a visit from EcoNova! Big thanks to @immersart_FCCF for funding support for this activity! 🙏

We need YOU! 💫 Join your local CPF chapter, support youth, connect with parents, or advocate for French — there's a role for everyone! 🌟 Get involved & make a difference today: bc-yk.cpf.ca/en/volunteer/

🎓 Planning your post-secondary journey? @edplanbc helps you: ✅ Explore programs & careers ✅ Learn about financial aid ✅ Apply to B.C. schools 🔹 Students: bit.ly/epbc-french 🔹 Parents: bit.ly/epbc-parents 👉 educationplannerbc.ca

👩‍🍳 C’est moi le Chef — a fun, hands-on cooking class en français by CPF Quebec & Nunavut! Kids (7–13) will make veggie rolls & build confidence in French 🇫🇷🥬 📅 June 11, 2025 🕒 3PM & 6PM PST 🔗 Register: qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/virtual-cul… #FrenchFun #CPFYouth

Summer is just around the corner—time to register! ⛺ CPF BC & Yukon and its Chapters offer and support a variety of French spring and summer camps. • BC Family French Camp • CPF Burnaby’s Fun with French Summer Camp …and many more! More info here: bc-yk.cpf.ca/en/camps-excha…

Are your children thinking about pursuing their postsecondary studies in French? They could be eligible for a $3,000 #FSLbursary. Amanda Kristiansen, 2023-2024 recipient, talks about her journey and the benefits of this bursary. ACUFC.ca/FSLbursaries #FSLbursaries #boursesFLS

Concours d'art oratoire 2025 🏆 Record-breaking eight Surrey & White Rock students win medals at BC French-speaking competition 🙌 Learn more about our next edition here: bc-yk.cpf.ca/en/concours-da… @EducationNewsCa educationnewscanada.com/social/ogww/ar…

🗣️ Très bien! EIGHT #SurreyBC & #WhiteRockBC students are winners at this year’s B.C. and Yukon Concours d’art oratoire! 👏 Students from six schools made the podium in numerous categories! 🥇 Félicitations aux médaillés! Read more below! #SD36learn surreyschools.ca/_ci/p/186615

French Immersion students at Earl Marriott Secondary had an amazing experience exploring drumming and francophone cultures during a special visit from Malicounda earlier this week! A huge thank you to @immersart_fccf for funding this inspiring French language cultural visit. 💚

The 2025 Concours d’art oratoire brought together 200 students from BC and the Yukon. Huge thanks to our 40 volunteers! 👏 5 students are heading to the national finals. Watch our recap video and see you on May 2, 2026 for the next edition!🏆 youtu.be/LcjhBIGideM?fe… via @YouTube

📣 We’re hiring! CPF BC & Yukon is looking for a passionate leader to be our next Executive Director and champion French-second-language education in Canada! Apply by May 21 : cpf.bamboohr.com/careers/68?sou… 🎙️ Hear from Jason Howe on his journey: ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere…

The Fondation des francophones de la C.-B. offers $3,000 scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in French. 🎓 Open to BC grads & university students (up to 3rd year) in francophone programs. Apply by May 16, 2025! Click here: fondationfrancocb.ca/octroi-de-dons… ! ✅

Congratulations to Comox Valley students and from elsewhere across BC & the Yukon! 🎉 ➡️ Want to learn more about the Concours d’art oratoire? Visit our website: bc-yk.cpf.ca/en/concours-da… comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/como… via @CVRecord

Bravo to all our 2025 Concours d’art oratoire participants — your dedication and courage in French were inspiring! 🎉 A big thank you to our amazing volunteers, dedicated teachers, supportive parents and partners for supporting bilingual youth! 👏 📅 See you May 2, 2026!

Bon voyage ! ✈️ saobserver.net/community/phot… via @SalmonArm

We had so much fun chatting with students & teachers at this week’s French for the Future forums! Hundreds of youth gathered at UVic & SFU Burnaby to celebrate French language & culture. Bravo to the organizers for inspiring the next generation! 👏🎓 #CPFBCYK #FrenchForTheFuture

Earlier this week, students—including those from the French Immersion programs at École Phoenix Middle and École Carihi Secondary in Campbell River—enjoyed concerts and writing workshops with Missy D, thanks to the support of @immersart_fccf!

Plus tôt cette semaine, des élèves — y compris ceux des programmes d’immersion française de l’École Phoenix Middle et de l’École Carihi Secondary à Campbell River — ont participé à des concerts et des ateliers d’écriture avec Missy D, grâce au soutien @immersart_fccf ! 🎤🎶✨

📣 Leadership Update at CPF BC & Yukon After nearly three years of dedicated service, Jason Howe will be stepping down as Executive Director this June. 🔗 Read his message: bc-yk.cpf.ca/en/a-note-of-t… 📌 Know someone who could lead us? View the job posting: cpf.bamboohr.com/careers/68?sou…