All events for 1900 – 1909
1901
English-language education is made compulsory in the Northwest Territories
In the early 20th century, the population of the Northwest Territories is predominantly of British descent, but there is still a strong Métis presence.
1902
Instruction in French is partially permitted in Nova Scotia
Acadian children in Nova Scotia are now allowed to receive instruction in French during the first half of elementary school.
September 4, 1902
The Société historique de Saint-Boniface is founded
The organization’s mission is to preserve the richness of French-Canadian heritage.
1903
The Evangeline area hosts its first agricultural exhibition
The Agricultural Exhibition promotes education and excellence in agriculture.
1905
The Saskatchewan Act and the Alberta Act allow the limited use of French as a language of public instruction
Francophones of various origins settle in the newly created province of Saskatchewan, establishing numerous small villages.
1905
The Union Canadienne-Française de Vancouver is founded
The Union Canadienne-Française de Vancouver is the first Francophone sociocultural organization in British Columbia.
September 1, 1905
Alberta and Saskatchewan join Confederation
Alberta becomes a province due in large part to the efforts of Sir Frederick William Alpin Gordon Haultain, a lawyer and member of the Council of the Northwest Territories and the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.
1908
The Juniorat Saint-Jean is founded in Pincher Creek
The Juniorat Saint-Jean in Pincher Creek, Alberta, is a school run by Oblate priests for young men studying theology in French.
1909
Notre Dame de Lourdes is the first Francophone workers’ community in British Columbia
The community takes root on the banks of the Fraser River east of Vancouver.
1909
Francophone explorers establish a Canadian presence in the territory that will become Nunavut
Between 1904 and 1911, explorer Joseph-Elzéar Bernier leads four expeditions to the Arctic for the Canadian government.