The Edmonton Forum is just around the corner!
When?
February 21, 2025
Where?
Campus Saint-Jean
Contact:
The CSJ Recruitment Team
csj.recrutement@ualberta.ca
This year, the Campus Saint Jean Local Forum of French for the Future will be held on February 21, 2025. We are expecting around 250 students from grades 9 to 12 from various French-as-a-second-language (FSL) and French as first language (FFL) schools.
During this day fully dedicated to the French language, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in both interactive and entertaining workshops. These sessions, designed to be educational while still fun, will allow students to forge connections with youths from different linguistic communities while exploring the cultural and professional value of being bilingual.
This year's workshops include robotics, Muay Thai boxing, capoeira, dance and more!
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 8:30 am | Arrival and breakfast |
| 9 am - 9:50 am | Opening Ceremony |
| 10 am - 10:50 am | Workshop 1 |
| 11 am - 11:50 am | Workshop 2 |
| Noon - 12:50 pm | Lunch |
| 1 pm - 1:50 pm | Workshop 3 |
| 2 pm | Cultural Presentation |
| 2:20 pm | Closing Ceremony |
| 2:40 pm | Departure of the students |
Guest Presenters
Hughie Batherson (BA, BEd, MEd)
An award-winning speaker and comedian, Hughie has been a motivational speaker for 20 years, addressing bilingualism in his presentations. He has spoken to over 100,000 people across Canada and has been published in publications such as MacLean's Magazine. A former teacher with a master's degree in education, his research focuses on humour in the classroom. He has received numerous awards, including the Prix Camille-Antoine Richard and the Prix du Lieutenant-Gouverneur in 2022 for his contribution to the French-speaking world. Originally from Cape Breton, he learned French at the age of 19 and draws inspiration from his experiences as an anglophone in a francophone environment. As a comedian, he won the ‘Just for Laughs in Acadia’ competition and has toured with the Just for Laughs festival, sharing the stage with the likes of Mike Ward and Louis-José Houde.
Capoeira Academy
The Edmonton Capoeira Academy is a martial arts school specialising in teaching capoeira, a unique Brazilian art form that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. The academy offers courses for students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced. Classes focus on developing physical skills, musicality, and cultural awareness. Instructors are experienced and certified, providing a safe and caring learning environment. The academy also organises workshops, events, and shows, promoting the art of capoeira and its cultural heritage.
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