Espaces francophones, a growing French community at UBCO

Espaces francophones Team 2022-2023; Carl Ruest, Aradhita Arora, Francis Langevin, launch event, September 2022.

A joint initiative between the Okanagan School of Education (French Pathways) and the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (French programs), Espaces francophones’ mission is to cultivate a sense of belonging among Francophones (first language or other) at UBCO. 

Over the last year, Espaces francophones has organized a number of successful events for students, faculty and the campus community, including a launch for the initiative, French film nights, social event for French speakers and learners, crêpe breakfast with the chance to socialize with other francophones, and creative writing sessions, in French.

Find out more about the past year’s events and what Espaces Francophones has to offer.