Celebrating 50 years
We are very proud to announce that 2024 marks five decades of service to francophone arts and culture in Saskatchewan for Saskatchewan’s Fransaskois Cultural Council.
The Council’s primary mission is to act as spokesperson for the Fransaskois community in the fields of art and culture. Since its creation 50 years ago, the Conseil culturel fransaskois has invested all of its energy into creating and supporting numerous Francophone programs and events throughout Saskatchewan, such as its annual music festival, the Festival fransaskois, or its musical arts program, the Nouvelle Scène, the first step for young artists wishing to compete in Quebec’s Festival international de la chanson de Granby.
The CCF is also strongly involved in Saskatchewan’s Fransaskois and French immersion educational systems. Our school programs include artistic and cultural workshops and support in making French artistic performances available to schools.
In addition to organizing concerts and workshops, the CCF offers trainings and a variety of services to Fransaskois artists, from emerging to professional. Musicians, writers and visual artists receive funding and adapted training for the development of their professional careers.
Celebrating 50 years
We are very proud to announce that 2024 marks five decades of service to francophone arts and culture in Saskatchewan for Saskatchewan’s Fransaskois Cultural Council.
The Council’s primary mission is to act as spokesperson for the Fransaskois community in the fields of art and culture. Since its creation 50 years ago, the Conseil culturel fransaskois has invested all of its energy into creating and supporting numerous Francophone programs and events throughout Saskatchewan, such as its annual music festival, the Festival fransaskois, or its musical arts program, the Nouvelle Scène, the first step for young artists wishing to compete in Quebec’s Festival international de la chanson de Granby.
The CCF is also strongly involved in Saskatchewan’s Fransaskois and French immersion educational systems. Our school programs include artistic and cultural workshops and support in making French artistic performances available to schools.
In addition to organizing concerts and workshops, the CCF offers trainings and a variety of services to Fransaskois artists, from emerging to professional. Musicians, writers and visual artists receive funding and adapted training for the development of their professional careers.
The Conseil culturel fransaskois has dedicated five decades of service to francophone arts and culture in Saskatchewan!
Established in 1974 by local francophone cultural committees, the Commission culturelle de la Saskatchewan was created to promote the development of Fransaskois culture. The new organisation was responsible for organizing tours of popular French recording artists across throughout Saskatchewan’s francophones communities, developping Fransaskois theatre by organizing workshops and helping foster the development of young singer-songwriters for potential nationale and international careers.
In the early 1980’s, the Commission culturelle fransaskoise became a member of SaskCulture and was recognized as the primary organization representing Fransaskois culture. This recognition and the financial stability it conferred allowed the Commission to establish a series of Artist in Residence programs throughout the province between 1981 and 1993. This period also marked the building of cultural centres in Fransaskois communities such as Gravelbourg, Ponteix, Debden and Bellevue.
During the 1980’s, the Commission organized the first Fêtes Fransaskoises summer festivals as well as drama festivals. It also encouraged the creation of folk dancing ensembles and local choirs. Its work led to the creation of La Troupe du Jour, Les danseurs de la rivière La Vieille, La Ribambelle and several choirs. Since the dissolution of l’Association des artistes, which had the mandate of developing young artists, the Commission has taken on the career development of young singers, songwriters, visual artists and playwrights. Along with cultural and artistic programming, the CCF (Conseil culturel Fransaskois – the name changed in 2000) maintains a cultural integration program in all French immersion and Fransaskois schools.
The Conseil culturel fransaskois has dedicated five decades of service to francophone arts and culture in Saskatchewan!
Established in 1974 by local francophone cultural committees, the Commission culturelle de la Saskatchewan was created to promote the development of Fransaskois culture. The new organisation was responsible for organizing tours of popular French recording artists across throughout Saskatchewan’s francophones communities, developping Fransaskois theatre by organizing workshops and helping foster the development of young singer-songwriters for potential nationale and international careers.
In the early 1980’s, the Commission culturelle fransaskoise became a member of SaskCulture and was recognized as the primary organization representing Fransaskois culture. This recognition and the financial stability it conferred allowed the Commission to establish a series of Artist in Residence programs throughout the province between 1981 and 1993. This period also marked the building of cultural centres in Fransaskois communities such as Gravelbourg, Ponteix, Debden and Bellevue.
During the 1980’s, the Commission organized the first Fêtes Fransaskoises summer festivals as well as drama festivals. It also encouraged the creation of folk dancing ensembles and local choirs. Its work led to the creation of La Troupe du Jour, Les danseurs de la rivière La Vieille, La Ribambelle and several choirs. Since the dissolution of l’Association des artistes, which had the mandate of developing young artists, the Commission has taken on the career development of young singers, songwriters, visual artists and playwrights. Along with cultural and artistic programming, the CCF (Conseil culturel Fransaskois – the name changed in 2000) maintains a cultural integration program in all French immersion and Fransaskois schools.
The Commission culturelle de la Saskatchewan was born in Saskatoon on September 28, 1974, out of the desire of several francophone community groups in Saskatchewan to have a strong, referent organization in the field of French arts and culture in Saskatchewan.
In 1976, the Saskatchewan Cultural Commission organized a provincial tour for the fransaskois musical group Les Shenandos. The group was accompanied by Solange Campagne of Willow Bunch.
In May 1980, the Commission culturelle became the Commission culturelle fransaskoise. Despite its new name and the success of the first Fête fransaskoise summer festival, the Commission culturelle fransaskoise was far from being in good shape.
The arrival of Gilbert Troutet as General Manager of the Commission culturelle fransaskoise in 1981 heralded the beginning of a new era. While previous years had often focused on needs studies, the new general manager recognized that local cultural centers “must determine the deep aspirations of their community”, but he also emphasized that the Commission culturelle fransaskoise must also make concrete plans while investigating needs.
CCF invites five young Fransaskois artists to compete in the Festival de la chanson de Granby, an important music festival located in the province of Quebec. They are Julien Poulin, Colette Brisebois, Suzanne Campagne, Rose Marchildon and Carmen Campagne. In December, Saskatchewan’s French-speaking community learns from its local newspaper L’Eau Vive that Suzanne Campagne has placed 2nd in the finals of the prestigious music festival
The Fête fransaskoise summer festival was born of the efforts of Saskatchewan’s francophone youth group, the Association jeunesse fransaskoise. In 1981, the CCF took charge of the event. In July 1981, the 2nd Fête fransaskoise attracted over 1,000 people. The “Zone” theatre group presented a play, Médé by Québec playright Marcel Dubé.
“The realization of this project will be a step towards the establishment of a permanent summer theater in the francophone community, and will further the development of the language and culture of French-Canadians”. – L’Eau Vive
In 1983, Arthur Denis replaced Jean Soliman as President of the CCF, a position he held for eight years; in 1991 he passed the torch to Guy Tourigny. In eight years, four general managers (Gilbert Troutet, Louis Morin (2 times), Alcide Magnan and Jean Liboiron), succeeded one another. Throughout this period, Arthur Denis tirelessly defended the interests of the Fransaskois cultural and artistic community.
During the 1980s, the Commission culturelle fransaskoise worked with its members to build or develop “physical” cultural centers. In 1985, the first of the new cultural centers opened its doors in Gravelbourg. The following year, it was Bellevue’s turn, and in 1987, Debden.
Saint-Denis built a community center in 1988, and in 1992, the Willow Bunch community completed the conversion of an old convent into a cultural center. The Ponteix Cultural Centre opened in the spring of 1994.
In 2000, the CCF changed its name to become the Conseil culturel fransaskois.
In 2011, Suzanne Campagne becomes the new Executive Director of the Conseil culturel fransaskois. The former member of the musical group Hart Rouge, who is returning to Saskatchewan after more than 20 years in Montreal, wants to breathe new life into the CCF. “I think that in the short term, we need to get back into the communities, we need to develop new communities. Our Fransaskois population is changing enormously, and we need to redefine the mandate and importance of the Conseil culturel fransaskois.” (Source: Radio-Canada)
The 40th edition of the Festival fransaskois takes place in 2023. Over 400 tickets are sold. Over the years, the Festival has enabled the Fransaskois to come together to fraternize, get to know each other better and, ultimately, work together to ensure the success of the francophone presence in Saskatchewan.
In 2023, Elma Bos and Dany Rousseau succeed Suzanne Campagne as co-directors of the CCF. Elma has been with the CCF for two years, mainly in charge of the performance distribution network. Dany Rousseau has been in charge of project administration and organizational development for the past three years. Together, they form a great team!
In 2024, the Conseil culturel fransaskois celebrates its 50th anniversary. What a journey! Activities include an exhibition by visual artist Laura St. Pierre, a community mural project, “Les couleurs de la Fransaskoisie”, and a music gala at Regina’s Darke Hall entitled “Les arts c’est de l’or!”, the arts are made of gold.
The Commission culturelle de la Saskatchewan was born in Saskatoon on September 28, 1974, out of the desire of several francophone community groups in Saskatchewan to have a strong, referent organization in the field of French arts and culture in Saskatchewan.
In 1976, the Saskatchewan Cultural Commission organized a provincial tour for the fransaskois musical group Les Shenandos. The group was accompanied by Solange Campagne of Willow Bunch.
In May 1980, the Commission culturelle became the Commission culturelle fransaskoise. Despite its new name and the success of the first Fête fransaskoise summer festival, the Commission culturelle fransaskoise was far from being in good shape.
The arrival of Gilbert Troutet as General Manager of the Commission culturelle fransaskoise in 1981 heralded the beginning of a new era. While previous years had often focused on needs studies, the new general manager recognized that local cultural centers “must determine the deep aspirations of their community”, but he also emphasized that the Commission culturelle fransaskoise must also make concrete plans while investigating needs.
CCF invites five young Fransaskois artists to compete in the Festival de la chanson de Granby, an important music festival located in the province of Quebec. They are Julien Poulin, Colette Brisebois, Suzanne Campagne, Rose Marchildon and Carmen Campagne. In December, Saskatchewan’s French-speaking community learns from its local newspaper L’Eau Vive that Suzanne Campagne has placed 2nd in the finals of the prestigious music festival
The Fête fransaskoise summer festival was born of the efforts of Saskatchewan’s francophone youth group, the Association jeunesse fransaskoise. In 1981, the CCF took charge of the event. In July 1981, the 2nd Fête fransaskoise attracted over 1,000 people. The “Zone” theatre group presented a play, Médé by Québec playright Marcel Dubé.
“The realization of this project will be a step towards the establishment of a permanent summer theater in the francophone community, and will further the development of the language and culture of French-Canadians”. – L’Eau Vive
In 1983, Arthur Denis replaced Jean Soliman as President of the CCF, a position he held for eight years; in 1991 he passed the torch to Guy Tourigny. In eight years, four general managers (Gilbert Troutet, Louis Morin (2 times), Alcide Magnan and Jean Liboiron), succeeded one another. Throughout this period, Arthur Denis tirelessly defended the interests of the Fransaskois cultural and artistic community.
During the 1980s, the Commission culturelle fransaskoise worked with its members to build or develop “physical” cultural centers. In 1985, the first of the new cultural centers opened its doors in Gravelbourg. The following year, it was Bellevue’s turn, and in 1987, Debden.
Saint-Denis built a community center in 1988, and in 1992, the Willow Bunch community completed the conversion of an old convent into a cultural center. The Ponteix Cultural Centre opened in the spring of 1994.
In 2000, the CCF changed its name to become the Conseil culturel fransaskois.
In 2011, Suzanne Campagne becomes the new Executive Director of the Conseil culturel fransaskois. The former member of the musical group Hart Rouge, who is returning to Saskatchewan after more than 20 years in Montreal, wants to breathe new life into the CCF. “I think that in the short term, we need to get back into the communities, we need to develop new communities. Our Fransaskois population is changing enormously, and we need to redefine the mandate and importance of the Conseil culturel fransaskois.” (Source: Radio-Canada)
The 40th edition of the Festival fransaskois takes place in 2023. Over 400 tickets are sold. Over the years, the Festival has enabled the Fransaskois to come together to fraternize, get to know each other better and, ultimately, work together to ensure the success of the francophone presence in Saskatchewan.
In 2023, Elma Bos and Dany Rousseau succeed Suzanne Campagne as co-directors of the CCF. Elma has been with the CCF for two years, mainly in charge of the performance distribution network. Dany Rousseau has been in charge of project administration and organizational development for the past three years. Together, they form a great team!
In 2024, the Conseil culturel fransaskois celebrates its 50th anniversary. What a journey! Activities include an exhibition by visual artist Laura St. Pierre, a community mural project, “Les couleurs de la Fransaskoisie”, and a music gala at Regina’s Darke Hall entitled “Les arts c’est de l’or!”, the arts are made of gold.
Our mission is to represent and support the development of Saskatchewan’s francophone cultural and artistic communities.
Our vision is for Saskatchewan francophones to fully experience their culture through access to the artistic products and cultural activities they create, consume and share.
Our mission is to represent and support the development of Saskatchewan’s francophone cultural and artistic communities.
Our vision is for Saskatchewan francophones to fully experience their culture through access to the artistic products and cultural activities they create, consume and share.
50 years and going strong
Act as the official spokesperson for the Fransaskois community in the cultural and artistic fields
Offer support and services for the development of artists, cultural organizations and the French-speaking educational milieu of the Fransaskois community
Establish and maintain close ties with Fransaskois organizations, provincial cultural agencies and organizations, federal departments and agencies, and any other partners deemed strategic
50 years and going strong
Act as the official spokesperson for the Fransaskois community in the cultural and artistic fields
Offer support and services for the development of artists, cultural organizations and the French-speaking educational milieu of the Fransaskois community
Establish and maintain close ties with Fransaskois organizations, provincial cultural agencies and organizations, federal departments and agencies, and any other partners deemed strategic
Culture: the lifeblood of a vibrant Francophone community!
« Cet horizon, il est en moi … This horizon is within me… »
Culture: the lifeblood of a vibrant Francophone community!
« Cet horizon, il est en moi … This horizon is within me… »
OUR APPROACH
The actions of the Conseil culturel fransaskois seek to ensure the development of Fransaskois culture, the financial support of Fransaskois artists and the promotion of their achievements, as well as the survival of French cultural heritage for future generations.
By creating programs, environments and events dedicated to culture, the CCF enables all francophones in the province of Saskatchewan to freely practice their language and become aware of the richness of their culture.
In order to meet the needs of the Fransaskois in the field of arts and culture, the CCF focuses its actions on the following areas:
OUR APPROACH
The actions of the Conseil culturel fransaskois seek to ensure the development of Fransaskois culture, the financial support of Fransaskois artists and the promotion of their achievements, as well as the survival of French cultural heritage for future generations.
By creating programs, environments and events dedicated to culture, the CCF enables all francophones in the province of Saskatchewan to freely practice their language and become aware of the richness of their culture.
In order to meet the needs of the Fransaskois in the field of arts and culture, the CCF focuses its actions on the following areas:
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Here are the people who keep our projects moving forward
As we look to the future, we are aware of the challenges that lie ahead. However, armed with our strategic vision and unwavering passion for arts and culture, we are ready to face them. We will continue to work to make the CCF a beacon of creativity and innovation.
Here are the people who keep our projects moving forward
As we look to the future, we are aware of the challenges that lie ahead. However, armed with our strategic vision and unwavering passion for arts and culture, we are ready to face them. We will continue to work to make the CCF a beacon of creativity and innovation.
Here are the people who help guide our ship!
The influence of local arts and culture is only possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of our CCF team, the volunteerism of our elected representatives and the contribution of invaluable collaborators! We owe a great deal to all those who have come before us over the past 50 years! They believed, as we do, that by investing in culture and the arts we are investing in the very life of our community.
Here are the people who help guide our ship!
The influence of local arts and culture is only possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of our CCF team, the volunteerism of our elected representatives and the contribution of invaluable collaborators! We owe a great deal to all those who have come before us over the past 50 years! They believed, as we do, that by investing in culture and the arts we are investing in the very life of our community.
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Our online store is the ideal place to shop for products designed to meet the needs of Saskatchewan’s francophone cultural community.
