75 years of history!

The Carrefour francophone is celebrating three quarters of a century of existence, making it the oldest Francophone cultural centre in Ontario. In a minority context, longevity is an achievement in itself. It is thanks to the commitment of successive generations and an entire community that the Carrefour has been able to make its mark on its community and stand the test of time. Unbridled ambition, remarkable solidarity, transformations, adaptations, setbacks, and relocations—these are just some of the milestones that have shaped its journey.

To tell and celebrate this story, we have chosen to focus on three flagship projects: a book written by the historian Serge Dupuis, a huge exhibition, and a time capsule that will trace and highlight the lights that have marked our history: those who have lit the way from 1950 to 2026. Men and women we have captured through photos, archives, and memories. Throughout 2026, the Carrefour team will work to bring these three elements to life, in order to honor our past, live fully in the present, and pave the way for the future.

Grandir et bâtir en milieu minoritaire

The first Franco-Ontarian cultural centres were initially places for gathering and socializing, offering recreational activities that fostered personal and cultural development. In this sense, the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury (formerly known as the Centre des jeunes) has supported the personal growth and cultural development of the members it has served over the years.

Drawing on archival documents, newspaper articles, and interviews, this book delves into three-quarters of a century of cultural life in one of French Ontario’s major cities. It traces 75 years of efforts by Sudbury’s Francophone cultural centre to nurture the cultural journey of individuals and the institutional development of the Francophone minority.

Scheduled for release on October 13, 2026

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Price: $ 31.80 CAD
Veuillez noter que le livre coûte 31,80 $ avec la taxe incluse sans frais de port si c'est ramassé à la Place des Arts. / Please note that the book costs $31,80, tax included, with no shipping fees if picked up at Place des Arts.
Price: $ 51.71 CAD
Veuillez noter que le livre coûte 31,80 $ avec la taxe incluse et que les frais de port sont de 19,91 $ pour livraison au Canada. / Please note that the book costs $31.80, tax included and the shipping fees come up to $19.91 for delivery in Canada.
Price: $ 60.21 CAD
Veuillez noter que le livre coûte 31,80 $ avec la taxe incluse et que les frais de port sont de 28,41 $ pour livraison à l'extérieur du Canada sans suivi. / Please note that the book costs $31.80, tax included and the shipping fees come up to $28.41 for delivery outside of Canada without tracking.
Price: $ 115.21 CAD
Veuillez noter que le livre coûte 31,80 $ avec la taxe incluse et que les frais de port sont de 83,41 $ pour livraison à l'extérieur du Canada avec suivi. / Please note that the book costs $31.80, tax included and the shipping fees come up to $83.41 for delivery outside of Canada with tracking.
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