Annual Performance Report Has Evolved Into a Proactive National Network with 12 Branches and Offices and Over 140 Chapters in Communities Nationwide

About Us Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents 25,000 members across Canada and champions the opportunity to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home. Canadian Parents for French was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. 2019-2020 Originally a small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa, Canadian Parents for French Annual Performance Report has evolved into a proactive National Network with 12 Branches and offices and over 140 Chapters in communities nationwide.

The work of Canadian Parents for French is structured around four pillars that represent the stakeholders involved in our work. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE STRIVE TO: Create and promote opportunities for YOUTH to learn and use French as an official language Support a collaborative Network of PARENTS, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS Inform and influenceDECISION MAKERS on the value of official language bilingualism Work together as an ORGANIZATION to continue building a dynamic, strong and effective pan-Canadian Network

2 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT President's Message ne year ago the membership gathered (in person!) in Saskatoon for the President’s Reception, where we Ocelebrated 40 years of Canadian Parents for French (CPF) in Saskatchewan! The National level of CPF celebrated its 40th year in 2017. We were honoured to have many guests attend, including CPF National Board Directors Derrek Bentley, Vice-President, (who spoke during the evening) and Richard Slevinsky (who brought greetings at our Annual General Meeting the following day), Members of Parliament Kelly Block, Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, SK., and Sheri Benson, Saskatoon West, SK., both of whom were invited to speak at the Reception. A prepared message from Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, the Honourable Gordon Wyant, was also read where he “… commended Canadian Parents for French on celebrating 40 years of furthering bi- and multilingualism in our Province and Country… the efforts of CPF-SK truly do help to bring a positive change to our communities… to broaden our linguistic opportunities… ”. It was a great evening.

This was another full and productive year at Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan (CPF-SK) as the Branch Board continued to build on training from the previous year around policy governance, and this year, an emphasis Nationally on the role of Branch Treasurer. At the CPF Leadership Networking Event in Gatineau QC, in October 2019, specific emphasis was given to training for the role of Treasurer; a position that often seems daunting yet does not require a financial professional. Training included a better understanding of reading budgets, financial terminology, audited financial statements, and learning to "ask the right questions". All Branch Board members are responsible for the overall financial oversight of the organization at the Provincial level, and the training continues to this ongoing work.

Another milestone anniversary to be highlighted in 2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act (OLA). CPF-SK had received funding under the Enhancement of Official Languages Support Grant and, in partnership with the Regina Catholic School Division, had commissioned Saskatchewan playwright Émilie Dubois to create a play celebrating and championing French-language-learning.

The National Volunteer Registry has been up and running for some time, and although it saw some glitches in the early stages, changes have been made and it is now easier to navigate the registration process. National is asking that all volunteers complete the registration process as soon as possible.

COVID hit hard, and by the middle of March 2020, the Branch Office staff were working from home. Under the direction, guidance and leadership of Executive Director, Karen Pozniak, the transition flowed very smoothly. The Branch Office worked hard to make sure that quality CPF programming continued, as evidenced by two very successful events: Concours Virtuel, and the recently wrapped-up Virtual Fête du Soleil.

One of the responsibilities of the Branch Board is to address the media whenever the topic of French-language-learning grabs their attention! One such topic is, of course, how COVID is affecting and has affected programming, and more recently, our response to the return-to-school protocols. CPF-SK will continue to honour the ongoing Canadian Heritage funding and offer resources and programs online, and, as always, will take direction from the Saskatchewan Health Authority with regards to health protocols moving forward.

The Board of Directors is always looking for individuals who are interested in the work of CPF-SK, and invite these volunteers to join the Board in its work. And, we are always sad to see a Director’s term come to an end. This year, Past-President Marie-Anne Corrigal (who also served as Treasur- er in 2019-2020) completed her final term. All the best in the future MAC!

Many thanks again to the Branch Office staff, Karen Pozniak, Brooklyn Barré, Fête du Soleil Lead Monitor Melissa Longworth, and Monitors Nicole Gerber, Emily Rieder and Sierra Kalthoff. Your dedication to the work of CPF-SK is greatly appreciated.

Janet Loseth CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 3 President, on behalf of the Board of Directors THE FOUR PILLARS By the Numbers ACTIVITIES PARTICIPANTS AT ORGANIZED BRANCH & CHAPTER 160 FOR YOUTH 18,211+ LED ACTIVITIES NUMBER OF CPF- NUMBER OF NEW SUPPORTED EVENTS INCENTIVES 3 141OFFERED TO YOUTH YOUTH $7,025 TOTAL VALUE OF NUMBER OF 4,832 INCENTIVES FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NUMBER OF YOUTH AT 183 AT EVENTS CPF-SUPPORTED EVENTS ACTIVITIES MEETINGS, EVENTS & ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES TO REACH 14 FOR PARENTS DECISION MAKERS PARENTS 65 DECISION MEMBERS, 2,838REACHED MAKERS PARENTS AND 158 VOLUNTEERS 4,276 37.41% NUMBER OF RESEARCH MATERIALS AVERAGE OPENING AND ADVOCACY DISTRIBUTED RATE OF COMMUNIQUÉS RESOURCES DISTRIBUTED ADVOCACY SITUATIONS 11 3 ADDRESSED 595 MEDIA ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS 307 1,385 INDIVIDUAL AND ADVOCACY SITUATIONS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER HOURS FAMILY MEMBERS INTERVIEWS 3

EXISTING JOINT 124% PROJECTS INCREASE IN 122 DONATIONS $ EXISTING 6 NEW JOINT 9 NEW APPLICATIONS ORGANIZATION FSL, FL1 AND EDUCATION EDUCATION PROJECT FOR FUNDING PARTNERS 1 PARTNERS 2 SUBMITTED 4 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT YOUTH Concours d’art oratoire total of 6,590 students from 47 schools participated at the school level! At the Provincial Final in ASaskatoon, a total of 89 students competed. The categories included French Immersion, Enriched French Immersion, Core French, Enriched Core French, and Impromptu. Winners at the Provincial Final included:

Grade 6 French Immersion Grade 9 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Elsa Felstrom, École St. Paul School, Saskatoon 1st: Randa Mouhoub, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Anna Currie, École Monseigneur Blaise Morand, North Battleford 2nd: Faiha Rahman, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon 3rd: Sonya Froese, École St. Mary School, Regina 3rd: Elora Ganshirt, Thom Collegiate, Regina 3rd: Finn Conway, École Connaught School, Regina Grade 10 French Immersion Grade 6 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Farrah Sim, Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School, Regina 1st: Antony Salisbury, École St. Matthew School, Saskatoon 2nd: Daniel Adedamola Oyefuga, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon 2nd: Taylor Mitchell, École St. Pius X School, Regina 3rd: Diana de Leyssac, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 3rd: Taylor Beausoleil, École St. Thomas, Lloydminster Grade 10 Enriched French Immersion Grade 7 French Immersion 1st: Alexis Warren, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 1st: Judy Luo, École Wascana Plains School, Regina 2nd: Isaac Mulder, Thom Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Madeline Tiller, École Wilfrid Walker School, Regina 3rd: Tess Gareau, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster 3rd: Claire Cossette, Saskatoon French School, Saskatoon Grade 11/12 French Immersion “I really appreciate it and Grade 7 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Christianne Camba, Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School, Regina 1st: Sama Bitar, École St. Thomas, Lloydminster 2nd: Olivia Garratt, Thom Collegiate, Regina everything you do to 2nd: Sarah Nodge, École Holy Mary School, Martensville 3rd: Roba Ramadan, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon help school divisions and 3rd: Madison Topley, École St. Thomas, Lloydminster Grade 11/12 Core French schools with Concours.” Grade 8 French Immersion 1st: Alina Sami, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon –Concours d’art oratoire 1st: Sitara Randhawa, École St. Paul School, Saskatoon 2nd: Huda Jasem, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon 2nd: Angelena Wu, École Massey School, Regina Divisional Coordinator 3rd: Seraphina Anand, École Sister O’Brien School, Saskatoon Grade 11/12 Enriched Core French 1st: Raiha Shareef - Luther College High School, Regina Grade 8 Enriched French Immersion 1st: Mohamed Anime Ferrat, École Wascana Plains School, Regina Grade 11/12 Enriched French Immersion 2nd: Reagen Hage, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster 1st: Malika Yoh - Campbell Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Houda Hammoud - Campbell Collegiate, Regina Grade 9 French Immersion 3rd: Vivikka Tondevold - Thom Collegiate, Regina 1st: Ozayr Raazi, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon 2nd: Marin Nelson, Campbell Collegiate, Regina Grade 11/12 Impromptu 3rd: Ally Willard, Holy Rosary High School, Lloydminster 1st: Malika Yoh, Campbell Collegiate, Regina 2nd: Ewan Simms, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon Grade 9 Enriched Core French 1st: Rowan Dymund, Luther College High School, Regina

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 5 YOUTH

Socio-Cultural Activities Fête du soleil Summer Camps Francofièvre This was another successful summer of Fête du soleil camps. This concert "extraordinaire" took place in Saskatoon with The monitors travelled to Estevan, Yorkton, Regina, Moose 1,440 students attending - 1,230 from 25 French Immersion Jaw, Swift Current, Lloydminster, and Saskatoon throughout and Core French Programs. More than 200 students came July and August animating crafts, games, activities, cooking, from Francophone schools. Approximately 125 teachers also and science experiments. Children entering kindergarten to attended. FrancoExpo, a career-oriented fair was held in grade 5 took part in the fun. A total of 163 students attended 30 conjunction with Francofièvre. All students and teachers had days of camp held over eight weeks. the opportunity to stop by the display and pick up information 8 French game nights were about CPF-SK's14 socio-cultural activities. activities delivered by our Bowman- were organized by CPF Chap- ville, Haliburton, Vaugh nand ters (Brampton, Haliburton, North Wellington chapters. Hanover, Hamilton, Toronto We delivered two French Midtown West, Toronto Canadian film screenings on West, North Wellington, and National Canadian Film Day Vaughan). Activities include “I love this camp more on April 19, 2019. interactive performances by than any other.” Duffle Bag Theatre, French –Fête du soleil camper Food Days, Franco Fun Day, skate parties, film festivals, craft night in French, cooking classes in French.

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Socio-Cultural Activities (continued) Saskatoon Regional Youth Heritage Fair French-Second-Language Education Week Students select a topic, event The theme was 50 ans d'immersion française, 50 ans de la Loi or historical person relevant sur les langues officielles / 50 years of French immersion, 50 to Canadian history, conduct years of the Official Languages Act. More than 9,272 students research and build a short actively celebrated soci-cultural activities planned, in 29 presentation and display. schools (27 French immersion, 2 core French), taking place in This year, over 1,500 students areas all across the province from February 3-7, 2020. Schools participated at the school that submitted a report to the Branch Office outlining the level and 119 displays, by 141 activities they organized were entered into a draw for a grant students, moved on to the to be used to hold a cultural event. Winners schools were: Saskatoon Regional Youth 1st place - École St. Thomas in Lloydminster received a $500 grant, 2nd place - École St. Anne School in Prince Albert Heritage Fair. Of these, there 8 French game nights were 14 socio-cultural activities were 24 French displays from four schools. received a $250 grant and 3rd place - Thom Collegiate in delivered by our Bowman- Regina receivedwere organized a $100 grant. by CPF Chap- ville, Haliburton, Vaugh nand ters (Brampton, Haliburton, Also volunteering as judges, CPF-SK gives out an awards for North Wellington chapters. Hanover, Hamilton, Toronto a project in French. Félicitations to Emma Schubert, a grade We delivered two French Midtown West, Toronto 8 student from École St. Matthew School for her project Canadian film screenings on West, North Wellington, and Est-ce que John A. Macdonald était une bonne ou mauvaise personne? (Was John A. MacdonaldNational a good Canadianor bad person?) Film Day Vaughan). Activities include on April 19, 2019. interactive performances by Duffle Bag Theatre, French Food Days, Franco Fun Day, skate parties, film festivals, craft night in French, cooking “The studentsclasses and in myselfFrench. had lots of fun learning about the importance of learning a second language, especially through videos, hands on learning experiences and learning with older Fifteen projects were selected to compete at the Provincial and younger students through buddy activities.” Youth Heritage Fair in Regina. -Teacher about French-Second-Language Education Week

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 7 YOUTH By the Numbers Numbers and statistics related to youth

LITERACY EVENTS SOCIO-CULTURAL EVENTS YOUTH CAMPS FSL EDUCATION WEEK YOUTH INCENTIVES

Value of

Concours $7,025 d’art oratoire Provincial Final 139+ of Concours d'art

6,590 Socio-cultural21 Camps8 Activities oratoire (18) school level $2,100 participants from Youth Events Mary Joyce 9,272 Booth Memorial Locations Scholarships (2) 2,942 7 Students $3,000 47schools Young People Reached Bac Program at University of Regina (2) 30Camps days 29 $1,000 Participants89 Schools French-Second- at Provincial (27 French Language Education Week (3) Concours d'art immersion & 2 $850 oratoire 163Campers core French) from 9 school divisions Saskatoon Regional and 1 independent Youth Heritage Fair (1) school $75

8 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT PARENTS, MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS The website remained a popular resource. Top pages viewed were: • home page (27.93%) • youth activities/concours d'art oratoire (12.90%) • youth activities/fête du soleil (10.28%) • resources for parents/french for parents (4.25%) • youth activities/french-second-language education week (4.00%) • chapter/regina (3.25%) • resources/for parents (2.90%) • resources/for students (2.30%) • youth activities/mary joyce booth memorial scholarship (2.39%) • resources/for educators (1.91%)

Around the province, a lot of activities took place to support parents, members & volunteers: • Game Nights • Local Awards • Teacher Appreciation Events • Parent Information Nights • Activity/Community Fairs • School Community Council Meetings

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 9 PARENTS, MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS

Chapter Highlights

Lloydminster CPF-Lloydminster worked closely with the French immersion schools. With the elementary school, the chapter supported a French movie afternoon, and held a Fête du soleil summer camp, a French Cooking Night and a Halloween Franken-Teddy Activity. The chapter recognized the achievement of the graduating grade 12 French immersion students with certificates at graduation.

Meadow Lake CPF-Meadow Lake held a successful "Nuts for French" fundraiser which helped to support projects such as a Halloween Franken-Teddy Activity and a Year-End Party in the park to celebrate the end Canadian Parents of the school year. for French Prince Albert CPF-Prince Albert hosted two successful Mini Rendez-vous events for children in kindergarten to is proud to support grade 4 with one being Halloween-themed and the other one being Easter-themed. The chapter awarded scholarships to high school students who demonstrated their engagement to French in 5 CHAPTERS the community.

throughout Regina CPF-Regina continued to host a very popular Fête du soleil with over 40 children at this year’s Saskatchewan! summer camp. French for Parents classes continued to be popular with two sessions being held for parents.

Swift Current CPF-Swift Current continued to hold a well-attended Fête du soleil summer camp for children entering kindergarten to grade 5. The chapter awarded scholarships to French immersion high school students in the community.

10 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT PARENTS, MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS By the Numbers Numbers and statistics related to parents, members & volunteers PARENT / FAMILY EVENTS

EVENTS,14 2,838+PARENTS/ADULT ACTIVITIES PARTICIPANTS REACHED MEMBER / VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT 307 1,385 VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER HOURS MARCH 2020 MEMBERSHIP

81INDIVIDUAL 514FAMILY MEMBERS MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE615 MEMBER TOTAL1,210 ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 126 VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED CHAPTER SUPPORT

5CHAPTER CHAT 5ACTIVE COMMUNIQUÉS CHAPTERS

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 11 DECISION MAKERS Meetings & Events Attended FSL Awareness Breakfast with Stakeholders & Partners: On April 4 in Ottawa, Canadian Parents for French held its fourth annual French-Second-Language (FSL) Awareness • CPF French-Second-Language Awareness Breakfast and Breakfast, bringing together FSL champions, people Stakeholder Meetings (3) on Parliament Hill in Ottawa; passionate about engaging all Canadians in modernizing • Canadian Heritage Consultations on the Modernization the Official Languages Act. of the Official Languages Act in Regina; • La Cité universitaire francophone Advisory Council; More than 70 participants were in attendance, including • Deputy Minister's Working Group on French Post- members of the Standing Senate and House of Commons Secondary Education; Committees on Official Languages, and key partner • Advisory Council for the Bilingual Option of the organizations. The event was co-hosted by Members of Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science of Parliament Francis Drouin and Kyle Peterson. Nursing Program; • Active Offer Symposium in Regina; and, Stakeholder meetings took place after. • Canadian Heritage Symposium on Official Languages in Ottawa.

12 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT DECISION MAKERS Engagement and Services Coordinator) and Marcos Salaiza (National Project and Government Relations Coordinator). La tournée Bonjour my friend! tour was made possible through a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, the Language Portal of Canada (an initiative of the Translation Bureau, Public Services La tournée Bonjour my friend! tour stopped in Saskatoon on April and Procurement Canada), and Canadian Parents for French. 26 and 27 and in Regina on April 29 and May 1, with a day spent in Moose Jaw on April 30. The Ambassadors were kept very busy at these stops! There were media interviews, school presentations and tours at La Troupe du Jour, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, First Nations University of Canada, and the RCMP Depot. Stakeholder discussions took place at La Troupe du Jour, Le Relais (5 à 7), La Cité universitaire francophone, Francothon, and with Francophone community organizations. Street interviews (called VOX POPS) were also conducted at each stop.

One of the goals of the project was to create a documentary, selecting and featuring moments from La tournée Bonjour my friend! tour. This was splendidly done! Renowned Quebec screenwriter and director Jean-François Martel, with filmmaker/ cinematographer Jean-Marc Abela (also renowned in film circles), captured all the action during the tour and together with Guy Matte, the Executive Director of the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, worked to edit all the footage and create a one-hour documentary.

The "red carpet" premiere of the film took place on September 9 at the Excentricité Pavilion, Collège La Cité in Ottawa. The film featured conversations, personal reflections, media interview highlights, and group interactions with passionate Canadians who shared heartfelt opinions about official bilingualism and the Official Languages Act. The documentary also captured, very beautifully, the landscape of this large and spectacular country we call home!

Canadian Parents for French was represented at the premiere by volunteer Kristina Laperle (President of CPF-Ottawa), Executive Directors Betty Gormley (CPF-ON) and Karen Pozniak (CPF-SK), and National staff members Nicole Redford (Network Volunteer

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 13 DECISION MAKERS Bonjour my friend!

14 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT DECISION MAKERS Active Offer Symposium La Cité universitaire francophone at the University of Regina was the scene of the Colloque "Offre Active" Symposium. With more than 80 participants from all across Canada attending, the private event by invitation only, was a resounding success. The Colloque Offre Active Symposium was organized collaboratively by La Cité universitaire francophone and the Advisory Council for the Bilingual Option of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science of Nursing Program/Conseil consultatif pour l’Option bilingue du Programme collaboratif en sciences infirmières de la Saskatchewan, of which CPF-SK is a member. Funding for the event was provided by Health Canada/Santé Canada, the University of Regina and Le Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS).

The term "active offer" means to offer, in a proactive way, and at first point of contact with the patient, services in the patient's official language of choice. More specifically, it means that patients are enabled to express themselves and to be served in the official language they feel most comfortable. In healthcare, the "active offer" not only allows patients to communicate more easily and to be understood, but it also helps healthcare professionals to provide quality services that are safe, ethical and fair, especially for linguistic-minority communities.

The concept of "offre active" came into consciousness in 2008, with more targeted research about it starting in 2011. A poll was sent around to all universities, asking them if they knew what it was and, if they did, were students trained on how to do it. In 2012, the research showed that universities did not know about this practice. There was no training on initiating the offre active. In 2014-2015, a pilot project was started to provide training, knowing that it was key for the offre active to become part of the course curriculum. In 2015, the research group developed an online course to teach this, at no cost to the students. The offre active started in health care because of the obvious need.

The Colloque Offre Active Symposium in Regina was another step forward in building awareness and sharing information. Academics, researchers, health care advocates, policy advisors, and community organization leaders were simultaneously the students and the experts in the room. All spoke to the imperative need for health care services to be provided in the official language of a patient's choice. It is as simple as this: not being served in the language you understand best, impacts health outcomes for the client in a negative way.

With training and collective effort, offre active can be part of the healthcare assistance toolkit when providing services to clients. Furthermore, the active offer can easily be extended to other disciplines and service providers.

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 15 Colloque DECISION MAKERS By the Numbers "Offre Active" Symposium PUBLIC DISPLAYS / PARENT INFO SESSIONS CPF INFO BOOTHS/ PARENTS 4 OPEN HOUSES 5,767+ REACHED ADVOCACY EVENTS & TRAINING ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR 1 STAFF/VOLUNTEERS Chapter Planning Meeting

MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLDERS, ADVOCACY EVENTS

MEETINGS, STAKEHOLDERS 65 ACTIVITIES 455+ REACHED PARTNERS

EXISTING NEW JOINT 15 PARTNERS 2PARTNERS 2 INITIATIVES MEDIA RELEASES AND MENTIONS 5MEDIA RELEASES 11 MEDIA INTERVIEWS

16 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT ORGANIZATION President's Reception Celebrated 40th Anniversary

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 17 ORGANIZATION President's Reception Celebrated 40th Anniversary

On Friday, August 9, Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan formally celebrated its 40th anniversary by holding the President's Reception. More than 50 people gathered together for an evening of music, food and camaraderie.

During the short program, Janet Loseth, the incoming Branch Board President, welcomed the guests by saying, “It is my great pleasure to welcome all of you here this evening. We, at Canadian Parents for French - Saskatchewan, are immensely pleased to see so many people here. There are representatives from government attending; from our Francophone partners; there are former staff here, and current and former members."

With two members of the National Board of Directors in attendance, Derrek Bent- ley (Vice-President) and Richard Slevinsky (Director), the National level of the organization was well represented. Derrek Bentley brought greetings on behalf of Canadian Parents for French.

Because the Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Government of Saskatch- ewan were at a caucus retreat, no one could attend in person. However, the Honourable Gordon Wyant, Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Northwest, prepared a letter which Ms. Loseth read out to the crowd. In part, Minister Wyant's comments included: "The efforts of CPF - Saskatchewan truly do help to bring a positive change to our communities as we come together to broaden our linguistic opportunities. I would like to applaud you for your on-going and dedicated work in supporting the French language in our great province, and Canada as a whole. Best wishes for a fun and exciting event, and congratulations on 40 years of excellence."

Greetings were brought forward by Kelly Block, from the Conservative Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Carlton Trail - Eagle Creek, and Sheri Benson, from Canada's New Democratic Party and Member of Parliament for Saskatoon West. Both spoke to the contributions made by CPF-SK and the role the organization played in fostering support for official bilingualism. Ms. Benson presented Ms. Loseth with a framed certificate commemorating the 40th anniversary.

Greetings were also brought forward by Denis Simard, the President of the Board of Directors of l’Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise.

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"After four decades, CPF - Saskatchewan can proudly "On behalf of the Office of the Commissioner of assert that they have done an outstanding job in Official Languages, I would like to congratulate supporting our students and citizens as they learn Canadian Parents for French – Saskatchewan on the French language." their 40th Anniversary. CPF’s promotion of the learn- -The Honourable Gordon Wyant, Deputy Premier, ing of and the use of French as a second language Minister of Education has greatly contributed to the numerous successes of FSL programs across this province."

-Jennifer Wessner Acting Commissioner’s Representative / Représentante du commissaire par intérim Manitoba - Saskatchewan Region / Région du Manitoba et de la Saskatchewan Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages / Commissariat aux langues officielles

"Canadian Parents for French has played one of the most significant roles in changing attitudes, influ- encing decision makers and molding public opinion facing our bilingualism. With this year being the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act we have seen that across the country public opinion largely supports linguistic duality. We have noticed that this trend is especially strong with the younger segments of the population. French immersion programs and Canadian Parents for French have both been para- mount in making that happen and giving Canadian society a healthy boost of tolerance, not only toward the French language and culture but toward other languages and cultures as well as making Canada a much more open and welcoming society."

-Denis Simard President, Assemblée communautaire fransaskois

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 19 CPF SASKATCHEWAN Board of Directors 2019-2020 President...... Janet Loseth Vice-President...... Jaclyn Reaves Jacobson Treasurer...... Marie-Anne Corrigal Director...... Stacey Brown-Rousson

Branch Committees

NOMINATING COMMITTEE All Board Directors

BYLAWS (AND POLICIES) COMMITTEE All Board Directors

MARY JOYCE BOOTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE All Board Directors

MEDIA COMMITTEE Janet Loseth and Jaclyn Reaves Jacobson

20 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT ORGANIZATION By the Numbers BOARD SUCCESSION, GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

BRANCH BOARD & The responsibility of SPECIAL MEETINGS 7 leadership is not to come up with TRAINING all the ideas. SESSIONS 17 The responsibility of leadership VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDED THE AGM is to create an 14 environment in which SATISFACTION great ideas can thrive. 22 SURVEYS -Simon Sinek PARTICIPATION IN NETWORK, NATIONAL EVENTS The President attended: 2 face-to-face and 4 virtual Council of Presidents meetings

The Executive Director attended: 3 face-to-face and 5 virtual Council of Executive Directors meetings 1 face-to-face and 6 virtual National & CoEd Committee meetings The Branch Office Staff attended: 10 virtual and 1 face-to-face Chapter Development Officers meetings

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 21 BY THE NUMBERS Communication & WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media Engagement

Apr 1, 2018 – Apr 1, 2019 – sk.cpf.ca Website Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2020

Users 5,238 4,270 18% decrease of same reporting period over last year

New Users 5,148 4,199 18% decrease of same reporting period over last year

Sessions 7,742 6,332 18% decrease of same reporting period over last year

Page Views 14,748 912,357 16% decrease of same reporting period over last year

Average Session 1:48 mins 2:09 mins 41% increase of same reporting period over last year duration (minutes) Apr 1, 2018 – Apr 1, 2019 – Twitter Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2020 @cpf_sk

Followers 378 400 6% increase of same reporting period over last year

Profile Visits N/A 269

Mentions N/A 45

Tweets N/A 12

Number of Impressions 13,913 9,195 40% decrease of same reporting period over last year (likes & retweets) Apr 1, 2018 – Apr 1, 2019 – Facebook Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2020 /cpfsask Page Likes 368 397 8% increase of same reporting period over last year

Total Reach N/A 5,648

Page Followers 371 454 18% increase of same reporting period over last year

Apr 1, 2018 – Apr 1, 2018 – Instagram Mar 31, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 /cpf_sk

Followers 103 123 19% increase of same reporting period over last year COMMUNICATIONS PRESS ALL MEMBER ADVERTISEMENTS YOUTH RELEASES COMMUNIQUÉS & PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM ARTICLES ISSUED (DISTRIBUTION 3,643) 5 8 10 PIECES 32 22 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT BY THE NUMBERS 2019-2020 FINANCIALS SPENDING BY PILLAR Revenue

PCH Core Program Support 179,196 Youth Project or Other Support: $132,032 SK Ministry of Education 14% Service Canada Parents, Members & CH Official Languages Support Grant 176,721 36% Volunteers $73,653 Membership Fees 11,675 30% Decision Makers Donations 890 $50,633 Other Revenue (product sales, rent, contracts) 18,273 20% Total 386,755 Organization $110,236

Expenses

Salaries 189,007 Honoraria 15,596 Statement of Operations Travel & Accommodation 63,871 Revenue 386,755 Publicity 13,699 Expenses 366,554 Excess or deficiency of revenue Administrative Costs 54,551 20,201 over expenses for the year Other (Projects) 29,830

Total 366,554

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 23 A special “thank you” to our partners: Partners (in part): Six applications were submitted to Service Canada • Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise for the Canada Summer Jobs grants and one • Association jeunesse fransaskoise funding application was submitted to the Ministry • Collège Mathieu of Education, Government of Saskatchewan. Six • Conseil culturel fransaskois Canada Summer Jobs grants were approved, as • French-Second-Language Schools and School Boards was the grant from the Saskatchewan Ministry of • La Cité universitaire francophone Education. An additional Canadian Heritage grant • Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages was approved under the category of Appreciation • Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Rapprochement - Promotion of Linguistic Duality, Enhancement of Official languages. The

Merci • Saskatchewan Teachers Federation • Student Achievement and Supports Branch at the two-year grant activities will celebrate the 50th Saskatchewan Ministry of Education anniversary of French Immersion in the Regina • Student Services and Program Development Branch at the Catholic Schools and the 50th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education Official Languages Act. • University of Regina • University of Saskatchewan Much gratitude and appreciation go out French Post-Secondary Collaborations & Awards: to the Department of Canadian Heritage • Advisory Council for the Bilingual Option of the Saskatche- at the Government of Canada (through wan Collaborative Bachelor of Science of Nursing Program the Enhancement of Official Languages • Dean’s Advisory Committee to the Baccalauréat en éduca- Program) and the Ministry of Education at tion (Bac) Program the Government of Saskatchewan (through • Deputy Minister's Working Group on French Post-Second- the Canada - Saskatchewan Agreement on ary Education Minority-Languages Education and the • La Cité universitaire francophone Advisory Council Second-Official-Languages Instruction) for • Mary Joyce Booth Memorial Scholarships (2) the continued financial and moral support! • University of Regina Bursaries (2) Funders: • Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada • Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada • Ministry of Education, Government of Saskatchewan • The Late Mary Joyce Booth Thank you ~

24 CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT Looking Forward YOUTH With the future impact of COVID-19 still unknown, the development and provision of online and virtual resources will continue to be important in supporting French-Second-Language students, especially those learning from home.

PARENTS, MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS Emphasis will be placed on working with chapter volunteers to take advantage of the one year free membership in transitioning more members into becoming involved with Canadian Parents for French and be advocates for French-Second-Language Programs and the additional activities planned.

DECISION MAKERS The work will continue with important and valued partners to provide information, support and opportunities to all those who want to learn and use French.

ORGANIZATION With the National Policy review now completed, the priority will become the review of Branch Policy, as well as the creation of an action plan from the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. Templates for both will be provided by CPF-National. Furthermore, the Branch Board of Directors is committed to recruiting more Directors onto the Branch Board.

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH | SASKATCHEWAN | 2019-2020 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 25 Canadian Parents for French across Canada The Canadian Parents for French Network collaborates by working together, demonstrating strong leadership and true impact across the country.

Canadian Parents for French Saskatchewan CPF SASKATCHEWAN STAFF 303-115, 2nd Avenue North Executive Director...... Karen Pozniak Saskatoon, SK S7K 2B1 Admin & Communications Officer ... Brooklyn Barré Phone: 306.244.6151 Toll-free: 1.800.561.6151 Lead Bilngual Monitor...... Melissa Longworth Email: [email protected] Bilingual Monitor...... Nicole Gerber sk.cpf.ca Bilingual Monitor...... Emily Rieder CONNECT WITH US! @cpfsask Bilingual Monitor...... Sierra Kalthoff @cpf_sk @cpf_sk

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