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Our mission

The Francophone Society’s mission is to promote and celebrate the French language and culture in Victoria by creating opportunities for cultural enrichment and community support under one roof.

Strategic Plan 2024-2029

The Francophone Society’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan reflects our commitment to the growth and development of the Francophone community. This plan aims to guide our actions in the coming years to ensure a dynamic and inclusive future for all those who share or have an interest in the French language and Francophone culture.

Our Team

The Francophone Society relies on a permanent staff of three employees who have the French community at heart.

Nathalie Astruc

 Executive Director

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Catherine Lefebvre

Catherine Lefebvre

 Communications coordinator

Catherine enjoys exploring diverse art forms and cultures. She loves Vancouver Island for its beautiful spaces and relaxed atmosphere, while being inspired by the vibrant French-speaking community. Her desire is to bring her creativity to communications projects.

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Magali Canovas 

Events programming coordinator

Originally from the south of France, Magali came to discover the richness of Canada in September 2022, and she wasn’t expecting such a vibrant French-speaking community! With several years’ experience in the events industry, she’d like to put her expertise to work in this community with joy and enthusiasm. Her major asset: the preparation of crêpes…

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Jennifer Ma

Cultural Assistant

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Board of Directors

 

2024-2025

The Board of Directors ensures the Society respects its mandate and objectives, as well as be responsible for the Society’s fiscal management. Members are elected at the Annual General Meeting for a period of 2 years. Interested in joining the board? Announcements will be done on the blog and through our social media platforms.

Frédérique D. Bouchard

Président

 

 

Martin Bouchard

Vice president

Janine Durette

Treasurer

Guillaume de Pauw

Secretary

 

Diane Campeau

Board Member

Sylvia exposito

Board member

Virginie Raimbaud

Board member

Cynthia Tremblay LORRAIN

Board member

JULIO RAMIREZ

Board Member

Did You Know?

New members

136

New members in 2020

Le Réverbère

42

Volumes of le Réverbère

Coffee coffee coffee

78

Coffees per week drunk by the team

Our Partners