French for Life
Say oui to opportunity
French for Life is a Manitoba based website (created by CPF-MB), which provides links to games and learning activities, information on current cultural activities, information on exchange and employment programs, as well as information specific to parents and educators.
What is CPF?
Canadian Parents for French is a national volunteer organization of adults who recognize the value of learning French as a second language and actively promote opportunities for young Canadians to learn and use French.
Starting a Chapter
You can help bring CPF activities to your community!
Do you live in a community that is not currently being served by a CPF chapter? It could be up to you to start one!
Resources
Use these quick-links to find the resources that are relevant to you.
WHAT’S NEW?
Manitoba Summit on French Language Education – April 21, 2018
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, Manitoba Education is hosting a summit on French language education. In light of changes at Manitoba Education's Bureau de l'éducation française (BEF), CPF members and French-second-Language (FSL) supporters are strongly encouraged to attend. Canadian Parents for French (CPF) needs to have a strong presence and strong voice at [...]
Supporting Bilingual Children With Special Education Needs
A great follow up article on some research done by Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird of Dalhousie University on “Supporting Bilingual Children with Special Education Needs”. Click the link below to read the full article. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-bilingual/201701/supporting-bilingual-children-special-education-needs.
Funding to Help End Racism & Discrimination!
Canada’s diversity is a strength and a source of great pride. Young leaders play a critical role in shaping our country’s future and fostering a stronger, more prosperous Canada. As we look towards Multiculturalism Day on June 27, 2018, the Department of Canadian Heritage encourages young Canadians between the ages [...]
New Funding For Recruitment And Retention of French Teachers
According to the Federal Budget released on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018, there will be $400.0 million in new funding over five years, starting in 2018–19, with $88.4 million per year ongoing, in support of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023. One targeted component of this new funding is to address [...]
CPF MB on Twitter
@CPFManitoba at the #Forum for #education with @Min_Wishart. pic.twitter.com/LL2JDTVJ4k