LA FEDERATION DES FRANCO-
COLOMBIENS

Established in 1945 from a common
need for unity by existing francophone
organizations of that era, the “Fédération
des Franco-Colombiens” soon became
the official voice for the francophone
community in British Columbia.

With a present active membership of
some 30 associations, the F.F.C.
encourages dialogue amongst its
members and offers support and
development services in communication,
culture, education, economy, youth and
community endeavours. Furthermore,
it acts for its members to obtain and
defend rights and services and lends
assistance where necessary.

F.F.C. MISSION

To promote, represent and defend the
rights and interests of francophones in
British Columbia.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

1. Increase services in French throughout
British Columbia.

2. Increase the availability and quality
of educational services in French in
British Columbia.

3. Strengthen the francophone
community of British Columbia.

4, Make francophone cultural activities
more accessible throughout British
Columbia.

Annual Report 1990-1991

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE
F.F.C.

Representation and promotion of the
francophone community in British
Columbia.

. Information on community activities
through the media and in-house
publications.

. Interventions with governmental agencies
and other organizations.

. Community and cultural development.

. Training programs for staff and volunteers.

. Liaison between organizations and
individuals to attain common goals.

. Support of all initiatives targeted to the
development of the francophone
community.

THE FRANCOPHONE FLAG

The dogwood is the symbol of British
Columbia. The lines represent the sea and
the rise in the lines suggest the Rocky
Mountains. The “fleur de lys” symbolises
the francophone community, while the
circle alludes to the sun. One of the petals
of the dogwood flower is also part of the
“fleur de lys”. British Columbia is enriched
by its francophones. The “fleur de lys”
points to the sun, and where there is sun,
there is life and hope.

LIST OF ASSOCIATIONS
MEMBERS OF THE
FEDERATION DES FRANCO-
COLOMBIENS

NAME

Association Francophone
de Campbell River
Association Francophone

TEL.

287-2951

372-3646
Association des Francophones
de Kootenay Ouest
Association Francophone

226-7420

754-5732
Association Francophone
de la Vallée de Comox
Association historique
francophone de Victoria
Association des parents
francophones de la C.-B. .......ssssseee 736-5056
B.C. Parents for French
Club Bon Accueil de Powell River 483-3966
Centre Culturel Francais
de l’Okanagan
Centre culturel francophone
de Vancouver
Centre Francophone d’ Albemi
Cercle des Canadiens-
Frangais de Prince George
Chambre de Commerce
Franco-Colombienne
Club des Pensionnés
de Maillardville 525-7465
Conseil jeunesse franco-colombien 737-8510
Dames Auxiliaires
du Foyer Maillard
Danseurs du Pacifique...
Féte colombienne des enfants
Fondation André Piolat
Fondation Canadienne-Francaise
d’ Aide Culturelle de la C.-B. ........ 595-0953
Liévre et la Tortue 736-6222
Maison d’ Accueil de la Rive Nord .. 985-7044
Scouts et Guides francophones
de la Colombie-Britannique
Société Bi-Culturelle

339-3990

656-5714

860-4074

736-9806
723-9807

561-2565

732-1420

937-5578

535-1311
732-1420

939-0321
520-6509

595-4223
Société d’ Habitation la Vérendrye .. 983-2058
Société d’Histoire des
Franco-Colombiens
Société Maillardville-Uni
Soleil de Colombie
Théatre La Seiziéme

732-1452
w 520-6509
.- 683-6487

736-2616

La Fédération des Franco-Colombiens