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H Friday, March 9, 2007 11:30 a.m.

Acadian flag raising ceremony to mark the opening of the Provincial French Celebrations, followed by a reception at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Organized by the Acadian Communities Advisory Committee Location: Province House, Charlottetown Contact Person: Bernice Arsenault, 854-3603

12:00 p.m.

Launch of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Government of Prince Edward Island’s French language Services Policy. Organized by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Division Location: Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown Contact Person: Bernice Arsenault, 854-3603

7:00 p.m.

Opening reception for an Acadian and Mi’kmaq art and craft exhibit. The evening will include traditional dancing and singing. Organized by La Belle-Alliance in partnership with the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI Location: Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside Contact Person: Sylvie Plourde Farrell, 888-1681

8:00 p.m.

Acadian jam (19 years and over) Organized by the Conseil acadien de Rustico Location: Rustico Bay Seniors Club Contact Person: Arthur Buote, 963-3252 Cost: $5



H Saturday, March 10, 2007 6:00 p.m.

2007 Entrepreneurs’ Banquet The following awards will be presented during the banquet: Processing Business, Service Business, Micro-Business and New Business. You can purchase your tickets at the offices of the Société de développement de la Baie acadienne in Wellington or at the Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside until March 2. Organized by RDÉE Prince Edward Island Location: Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside Contact Person: Raymond J. Arsenault, 854-3439, ext. 231 Cost: $25

H Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:30 p.m. Official opening of the 2007 Provincial French Celebrations, followed by a variety show at 2:30 p.m. Organized by the Société Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin and the Conseil Rév.-S.-E.-Perrey Location: Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest, Deblois Contact Person: Réjeanne Doucette, 882-0475 Cost: Adults – $5 students – $3 preschool children – free Fricot is included with admission.

H Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:00 p.m. French Language Services Rendez-vous – Best Practices Workshop for employees of the provincial public service focusing on a new interactive tool in support of French language services best practices. Organized by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Division Location: Rodd Charlottetown Hotel (Grafton Room), Charlottetown Contact Person: Ricky Hitchcock, 569-7592



H Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:00 a.m.

“Rendez-vous des tout-petits” Cultural event for French first language kindergartens, including story time, crafts and entertainment. (Storm date: Thursday, March 15)   Organized by the Fédération des parents de l’Î.-P.-É. Location: Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside Contact Person: Nicole Drouin, 888-1685 Cost: $3

H Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:00 p.m.

Sleigh rides and hot chocolate Organized by the Centre préscolaire l’Arc-en-Ciel Location: Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest, Deblois Contact Person: Nicole Carragher, 882-0475

6:30 p.m.

International evening of tales, legends, and sampling of international dishes Organized by École La-Belle-Cloche Location: École La-Belle-Cloche, Souris Contact Person: Darlene Arsenault, 687-7177 Cost: To be determined

H Friday, March 16, 2007 1:00 p.m.

Cultural activities for seniors Organized by Le Chez-Nous ltée and the Comité Le Bel âge Location: Le Chez-Nous, Wellington Contact Person: Edgar Arsenault, 854-3426

H Sunday, March 18, 2007 2:00 p.m.

Exhibit of objects from Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq culture With the help of various objects, Methilda Knockwood-Snache will speak of Mi’kmaq ceremonies, music, ancient games and life. Organized by the Acadian Museum of PEI Location: Acadian Museum of PEI, Miscouche Contact Person: Cécile Gallant, 432-2881 

H Friday, March 23, 2007 4:30 p.m. Provincial French Celebrations Closing Ceremony Supper, speeches, activities for preschool children, Mi’kmaq basket making demonstration, Family Feud (Please register your team in advance), performances by the Lennox Island Lone Wolf Singers, the group 1295 and the Acadian duo Pélagie and Henriette. Organized by the Conseil scolaire-communautaire Évangéline, the Carrefour d’immigration rurale Évangéline, the Conseil de développement coopératif and the Centre préscolaire Évangéline Location: Expo-Festival Centre, Abram-Village Contact Person: Annette Richard, 854-2166 Cost (for the meal): Adults – $8.50 children 12 years and under – $5

H Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:30 a.m.

“Entre générations, ça bouge” A day of activities for Island seniors and youth: icebreaker activities, workshop on games played years ago, workshop on superstitions, presentation of the “X.O. Squad” play, music and entertainment. To register, contact Jeannette Gallant at 854-7250 or Orella Arsenault at 854-2307 before March 19. Organized by the Comité régional des Jeux de l’Acadie de l’Î.-P.-É., Les Francophones de l’âge d’or de l’Î.-P.-É., the Comité Le Bel âge, Jeunesse Acadienne, Cap enfants and the Evangeline 4-H Club Location: Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside Contact Person: Jeannette Gallant, 854-7250 Cost: $6

9:30 a.m. Songwriting workshop with Mario Chenart Organized by the Fédération culturelle de l’Î.-P.-É. Location: Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside Contact Person: Monic Gallant, 888-3346 Cost: Members – $20 non-members – $30



H Sunday, March 25, 2007 9:00 a.m. Performance workshop with Mario Chenart Organized by the Fédération culturelle de l’Î.-P.-É. Location: Centre Belle-Alliance, Summerside Contact Person: Monic Gallant, 888-3346 Cost: Members – $20 non-members – $30 3:00 p.m. Projection of the children’s movie “Arthur et les Minimoys” Organized by La Belle-Alliance in collaboration with Empire Studio 5 Location: Empire Studio 5, Summerside Contact Person: Sylvie Plourde Farrell, 888-1681 Cost: Adults – $7.95 children – $5.75 (Prices subject to change without notice.) 7:00 p.m. Show featuring young Francophone artists Organized by the Conseil acadien de Rustico, Jeunesse acadienne and the Fédération culturelle de l’Î.-P.-É. Location: Saint-Augustin Church, Rustico Contact Person: Arthur Buote, 963-3252 Cost: Adults – $10 children 16 years and under – $7

School Activities

H Friday, March 16, 2007 1:00 p.m. Multicultural activities: craft and music workshops, show, etc. Organized by the Conseil scolaire-communautaire Évangéline, the Comité Le Bel âge, the Centre préscolaire Évangéline and the Carrefour d’immigration rurale Évangéline Location: Centre d’éducation Évangéline, Abram-Village Contact Person: Annette Richard, 854-2166 or Bernice Arsenault, 854-2870 

H March 9 to 25, 2007 “Radio-franco” contest on Le Réveil (88,1 FM, 97,5 FM and 106,9 FM) Contact Person: Audette Chiasson, 629-6568

The Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean will be showing films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) during the Provincial French Celebrations. This activity, emphasizing our theme which recognizes the contributions of Aboriginals and promotes the Francophonie, is an NFB project, in collaboration with the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean and École François-Buote.

Other Activities

H March 7 to April 4, 2007 Contest focusing on the Francophonie and the First Nations, appearing in the weekly publication La Voix acadienne. Contact Person: Marcia Enman, 436-6005

H Beginning March 9, 2007 Art exhibit by Lucie Bernadette Bellemare at the Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest in Deblois.

H March 9 to 25, 2007

French programming at City Cinema in partnership with the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean. Check City Cinema’s Web site at www.citycinema.net, the March edition of The Buzz or the Web site www.buzzon.com, for a complete movie schedule and price list.

H March 9 to 25, 2007

Contact your local public library for information on special activities taking place during the Provincial French Celebrations. Abram-Village Public Library, École Évangéline: 854-3077 J.-Henri-Blanchard Library, Centre Belle-Alliance: 432-2748 Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault Library, Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean: 368-6092