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The is a unique five-day academic program that takes a scientific look at the continent's Francophonie, and enables the development of this field of study. Organized by the Centre and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú's Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA), it will be held for the first time in British Columbia.

This seventh edition will once again bring together over 50 graduate students, professionals and managers from across the continent. With the participation of more than twenty professors and specialists, the Université d'été sur la francophonie des Amériques is a key event for exchange, development and promotion of the Francophonie in the Americas.

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"We are proud to announce that the next Université d'été sur la francophonie des Amériques will be organized with 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú's Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs. I appreciate their enthusiasm, evident from the moment they submitted their application, and which is already reflected in the collaborative relationship established between our two teams.

Participants from Americas’ various regions will be welcomed to an institution that is firmly rooted in its community and committed to the valorization of the French language. Thanks to a multidisciplinary program of conferences, workshops, field trips and numerous exchanges, participants will return to their communities with a fresh perspective on the many dimensions of the Francophonie of the Americas!"

Sylvain Lavoie
CEO of the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques

"It is an honour for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úto host the 7th edition of the Summer University of the Francophonie of the Americas. 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úis proud to lead in French post-secondary education in Western Canada. We look forward to exchanging and sharing cutting-edge Francophonie research with others from across the world, to enrich our work in creating vibrant and inclusive francophone spaces, here in B.C. and beyond."

Dilson Etcheverry Rassier
Provost and Vice-President Academic
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"OFFA is proud to co-organize with our partner, the Centre de la Francophonie des  Amériques, this major event, the Université sur la francophonie des  Amériques. It is the culmination of OFFA’s 20th anniversary and represents a unique opportunity to showcase our expertise, community and Francophonie on an international scale. Through its mandate, network and partnerships, OFFA is deeply committed to building bridges between communities and academic institutions. We look forward to welcoming participants to our campus!"

Gino LeBlanc
Director of the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs
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