French for the Future Vancouver Local Forum
WHERE
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus
WHEN
From April 30th 2026 to May 1st 2026
AGE
Grades 9 to 12
200 participants
Your contact : cb@francais-avenir.org
Vancouver Local Forum 2026
For the second consecutive year, the Conseil jeunesse francophone de la C.-B. (CJFCB) is proud to be coordinating the French for the Future Vancouver Local Forum once again! This unique event will bring together secondary school students for a fun-filled day of French activities.
What to expect:
- a gathering of over 200 students from grades 9 to 12 from French Second Language and French First Language programs
- a diverse program of interactive activities offering participants the opportunity to practice their passions and/or discover new ones, in French
- an inspiring speech highlighting the opportunities open to French-speaking youth and the advantages of being bilingual
- a cultural performance highlighting local French-speaking talent
- networking opportunities to discover and connect with local Francophone organizations
- a free lunch.
The forum will take place on April 30th, 2026 at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus.
2025 LOCAL YOUTH COMMITTEE
To put on this event, we typically work in collaboration with an advisory committee made up of community partners. This year, we have also recruited a Local Youth Committee, composed of 5 high school students who are involved in their communities - whether as part of the CJFCB family or French for the Future's National Ambassador Youth Forum (FNJA) network!
In the CJFCB's spirit of ‘BY and FOR youth’, the Local Youth Committee puts youth's perspective at the forefront of the organisation of the 2025 edition of the Local Forum! The involvement of the Local Youth Committee will ensure that we:
- Meet the real and current needs of high school students in British Columbia, particularly those from French Second Language programs;
- Encourage and support youth leadership by offering Local Youth Committee membres roles in the organisation and hosting of this large-scale event;
- Highlight the leadership of these role models in order to inspire future forum participants to get involved in French-language opportunities.
WHAT ARE THE LOCAL FORUMS?
Local Forums are full-day gatherings of activities in French held in more than 15 cities across Canada. They are intended for students in grades 9 to 12 from French Second Language and French First Language programs.
Thanks to the participation of workshop facilitators, community partners and artists from French speaking communities, these forums offer thousands of students the opportunity to discover and appreciate the cultural and professional value of bilingualism, free of charge. They are also an ideal opportunity to encourage exchanges between students, while celebrating Francophone cultures.
Although the forums are held annually in their respective cities, they may be organised by a different coordinator each year!
Throwback to the 2025 edition
On April 30th 2025, the CJFCB organised the French for the Future Vancouver Local Forum on the Simon Fraser University campus. Approximately 150 students in grades 9 to 12 from across British Columbia took part in this day dedicated to promoting bilingualism.
Participants enjoyed a diverse programme of creative workshops: Afro HIIT dance, clay modelling, campus tours, a walk in nature and more! They also attended a Métis jig performance by local traditional and contemporary dance company, Compagnie V'ni Dansi. Participants also had the opportunity to meet other youth leaders, network with Francophone organisations and speak with inspiring mentors.
The outstanding leadership of French-speaking youth was a notable feature of this edition! Five high school students formed the Local Committee and played key roles in the organisation and running of the event, acting as masters of ceremonies, speakers and workshop facilitators.
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