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1973
Two important organizations are founded in Eastern Canada
They are the Société des Acadiens du Nouveau-Brunswick and the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador.
1983
The Newfoundland and Labrador branch of Canadian Parents for French is founded
It is the seventh provincial/territorial branch of the Canadian Parents for French network.
1984
A French-language school opens its doors in Newfoundland and Labrador
École Sainte-Anne is the first French-language school in the province.
1984
The first Jeux d’hiver franco-labradoriens are held
This sporting and cultural event is an initiative by the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador.
October 5, 1984
The first edition of Le Gaboteur, Newfoundland and Labrador’s French-language newspaper, hits the newsstands
The newspaper’s name is a derivation of the nautical term “caboteur” (or “coaster” in English), which means a ship that travels along the coast from port to port, bringing news and supplies.
1986
The Franco-Newfoundland and Labrador flag is adopted
The three unequal panels of red, white and blue represent the community’s French origins.
May 30, 1992
The Franco-Newfoundland and Labrador flag is raised in front of the Confederation Building in St. John’s for the first time
To commemorate the event, French-speaking communities across the province will celebrate this recognition of their rights every May 30.
1996
Recognition of language rights makes progress in Newfoundland and Labrador
The province recognizes the right of Franco-Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to their own French-language school board.
1997
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on the management of Francophone schools is signed
The province develops a French-first-language program for Franco-Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who want their children to have French-language instruction.
May 30, 1999
May 30 is declared to be the Journée de la francophonie terre-neuvienne-et-labradorienne
An Order in Council is passed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
2004
Newfoundland and Labrador celebrates 500 years of French in the province
The rich history of Franco-Newfoundlanders and Labradorians is celebrated in 35 communities, only 9 of which are home to Acadians and Francophones. The event promotes unity and community.
2004
A French language health services network is created in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Réseau santé en français de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador brings together key partners in Newfoundland and Labrador’s health care system to ensure access to French language health services for the province’s Francophone and Acadian communities.
2005
The Centre scolaire et communautaire des Grands-Vents opens in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The community centre and school share a library that is accessible to the public. The Centre is also home to several Francophone community organizations.
2015
Newfoundland and Labrador adopts its French Languages Services Policy
The Policy aims to ensure a more consistent and coordinated approach to service delivery in French throughout the provincial government.