Since 1867

These new communities, created by Métis families trying to preserve their semi-nomadic lifestyle, are established in regions that will later become part of Saskatchewan.

Mercier builds a trading post in the Yukon, and his efforts will have a major impact on the development of the territory.

Imposing English and French at residential schools has a devastating impact on Indigenous languages and cultures in Canada.

August 15 is chosen as National Acadian Day.

The flag becomes the symbol of the Acadians of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

It is the leading Métis organization in Canada.

The Agricultural Exhibition promotes education and excellence in agriculture.

The community takes root on the banks of the Fraser River east of Vancouver.

Because they are a minority in Western Canada, French and French-Canadian pioneers seek to preserve their language.

When the United Kingdom goes to war, Canada—a British dominion—is also officially at war. The war deepens the divide between English and French Canada like never before. In 1918, the Military Service Act will impose conscription on all Canadian men between the ages of 20 and 45 for overseas service.

The Société Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin is the voice of Prince Edward Island’s Acadian and Francophone community.

More than 400 people from all over Alberta lay the foundation for a new association.

To mark the 60th anniversary of Confederation, Canada Post issues a series of five stamps.

Despite some difficulties, the interests of both language communities are better represented than they were during the First World War.

Starting on January 15, 1959, all speeches, questions and debates by all Parliamentarians, regardless of their political affiliation, are translated simultaneously.

It begins as a gathering of about 30 people involved in defending Quebec’s rights; a few weeks later, the Rassemblement pour l’indépendance nationale publishes its manifesto.

Villa Youville is a not-for-profit community corporation.

The Estates General take place in Montréal, Quebec, from November 23 to 27, 1967.

In 1970, many federal public servants in the region speak French, as do almost all of the employees at Bell Canada’s new regional office.

The term “Fransaskois” is coined by Father Jean Patoine of Edmonton. It was not until the late 1970s, however, that Franco-Saskatchewanians began identifying with the term “Fransaskois.”

St. Boniface ceases to exist as an independent city and becomes a ward in the Manitoban capital.

They are the Société des Acadiens du Nouveau-Brunswick and the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador.

During this politically charged time in Quebec, English-speaking communities join forces to deal with the changes that are occurring.

The Parti Québécois advocates independence for Quebec and protection of the French language.