Linguistic Security Summit

What is the Linguistic Security Summit?

The Linguistic Security Summit is a one-time event bringing together education staff and students in grades 9 to 12 from francophone schools in British Columbia. It will be held on March 14th at Simon Fraser University's Vancouver Campus. This project is made possible with the participation of the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia.

The Summit will help strengthen students' linguistic security, equip educational staff with resources, and promote the diversity of French in British Columbia. It also aims to give youth a voice and foster dialogue between youth and educational staff within the French-speaking educational community.

Through a mix of small group activities and full-group sessions, students and educational staff will participate in a dynamic program of fun and creative workshops, conferences, and discussions. Throughout the day, participants will be encouraged to exchange ideas, learn, and work together to create the legacy they wish to offer their community.

Prior to this day, participants will take part in preparatory activities that will enable them to navigate discussions between groups during the Summit in a constructive and engaging manner.

LOOKING BACK AT THE 2026 EDITION

The 2026 edition of the Linguistic Security Summit brought together students from Grades 9 to 12, along with educational staff, around a shared goal: to reflect, exchange ideas, and co-create concrete ways to strengthen linguistic security in schools.

Through conferences, discussions, and collaborative activities, participants shared their experiences and generated meaningful ideas for the future of Francophone communities. The playback theatre performance gave voice to lived experiences in a spirit of listening and respect.

The day stood out for the richness of the conversations, the diversity of perspectives, and the meaningful connections built among participants from across British Columbia, followed by a warm and welcoming community evening.

A big thank you to all participants for their engagement, as well as to our partners for their valuable support !

Educational Staff Cohort

The educational staff cohortof the Linguistic Security Summit is intended for current, former, and future members of education staff of francophone schools in British Columbia. We particularly encourage those who are new to the education sector and/or who have recently arrived in BC to participate, as this Summit directly addresses the challenges encountered when adapting to a minority language context.

Three 60-minute online preparatory capsules will prepare participants for the Summit. These capsules are mandatory and will include:

• theoretical elements
• discussions among participants
• moments of introspection guided by a reflection journal.

The Summit offers a unique opportunity for dialogue, in which participants engage on a personal basis. However, the learning experiences it offers can be transposed to educational settings.