The Institut français, a partner of the Saskatchewan Fransaskois community

At the heart of the Saskatchewan Francophone (Fransaskois) community is a dynamic post-secondary institution called the Institut français, created in 2003 and located in Regina. It welcomes students, regardless of their first language, and prepares them to become leaders of the Canadian Francophonie. In addition to offering a range of courses and programs in French, the institution is committed to the cultural, professional and linguistic development of the Fransaskois community. In fact, since community involvement is the cornerstone of its mission, the Institut is always working to build stronger partnerships with the community.

The Institut’s vision is based on the fact that, more and more, the Francophone community in Western Canada can benefit from Anglophones. In addition to French classes, the Institut also offers French-language coaching and strives to create a university environment where students have the opportunity to live in French and practise their second language outside of the classroom. Many sociocultural activities are organized, as well as performances and special events.

Moreover, the Institut conducts research on the state of official language communities. It also has a program for better understanding on Francophone and Métis communities, studying their common experiences and building ties between these two communities. Another important field of research is cultural diversity and inclusion in Fransaskois society.

To learn more

• Les Héritiers de lord Durham (in French only)
• A feature (in French only) on the complexity of the Francophone question in Saskatchewan
• Interview with Dominique Sarny (in French only), Director of the Institut français