The Francophone Cultural Club of Thunder Bay invites families to Christmas activities for families
Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at La Vérendrye Catholic High School, 175 High North Street
Free activities:
- From 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Christmas storytelling show by Father Claude Garneau and Jean-Luc Boutin; ;
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Cake decorating with the Thunder Bay CCF Youth Committee.
Paid activities:
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Photos with Santa Claus, by Luan Schittenhelm - Dzodox. $15 CAD per photo for one child; $10 CAD per photo for two or more children per family. Drop-in. Payment on site via Interac transfer. Photos will be emailed within seven days.
- From 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Sewing workshop: create your own cupcake Christmas decoration with Marie-Bastienne Revel - L’Atelier de la Petite Souris! Limited places, $10 per person. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult. Registration required: reserve your place !
We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas baskets of L’Accueil francophone de Thunder Bay. All contributions are welcome!
Information : ccftb.contact@gmail.com
The Francophone Assembly of Ontario invites you to participate in our next Citizens' Assembly on the French Ontario General Assemblythe Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtually.
This meeting marks a new stage in the States General process, following the AFO's annual conference, where the pulse of the community was taken and a collective reflection on the major issues facing our Francophone future was initiated.
The AFO now wishes to continue this conversation with you:
What conclusions can be drawn from the Congress?
What priorities should guide the next steps in the process?
How can we work together to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable model for Franco-Ontarian society?
The president will be accompanied by the CEO, Peter Hominuk, as well as consultants from the firm PGF, to talk with you, answer your questions, and above all, listen to you!
Your participation is essential to this strategic initiative for the future of our French-speaking community.
>> Free registration
If you have any questions, please contact Amélie Binnie – Communications Project Officer.
On December 4 at 7 p.m. with Parents Partners in Education, don't miss this parents' evening to explore Eureka!, a free learning support service offered to students in grades 1 through 12.
The program includes homework assistance, support in French and mathematics, practical resources, and a team of qualified teachers to support young people throughout their academic journey.
A great opportunity to discover how Eureka! can enrich learning at home!
Welcome to the second Sunday of Advent, marked by hope.
This week, the theme of Opeco is "moving," letting an inner force set us in motion, pushing us to act and move toward a goal that exceeds our own strength.
Join us for our Community Christmas Party! Enjoy a skating session sponsored by Club Franco Boréal, then stay for snacks and festive Christmas activities.
On December 9 at 12 p.m., join Parents Partners in Education for an essential discussion on supporting women who are victims of violence.
With Chantal Mailloux (Ellevive) and Marie-Pascale Lafrenière (AOCVF), we will take stock of the realities
experiences, signs to look out for, and resources available to better support Francophone women.
An important moment for anyone who wants to better understand—and help break the cycle.
Join the free live webinar on how the OQRE assesses students' reading skills at key stages of their schooling. EQAO staff will discuss examples of texts and questions from the Reading component of the Elementary and Middle School tests, as well as the Provincial Language Proficiency Test (PLPT). Participants will learn how these reading texts and questions help assess the skills students acquire in the classroom.
Staff will also highlight valuable information and resources from the OQRE and TFO that can help parents and guardians support their children's learning.
Seeing God's quiet presence in the small gestures of everyday life
A helping hand, a smile, forgiveness offered, that inner gaze inspired by faith, which sets us on the path to holiness.
You are warmly invited to come and listen to the children sing Christmas carols, followed by a delicious hot chocolate shared by all. We look forward to welcoming you to this festive and friendly event!
On December 18 at 7 p.m., join Parents Partners in Education for the second parents' evening of their financial series with EBOHosted by Malak Ferdouss, This workshop will help you better understand how debit and credit cards work, identify significant fees, read your statements, and secure your everyday transactions.
A practical meeting to manage your payments with greater confidence and clarity.
👉 Please note: the next two workshops in the series will take place on January 15 and February 26, 2026.
