Supporting official language minority communities is vital in promoting linguistic diversity and cultural vitality while ensuring people have access to important services in their own language.
Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament (Yukon), announced a $185,735 investment in la Société des immeubles franco-yukonnais. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety.
The funding, through the Community Spaces Fund of the Official Languages Support Programs, will allow the Société to renovate le Centre de la francophonie in Whitehorse, a services hub and gathering place for Yukon's Francophone community.
Enhancements include soundproofing offices, upgrading flooring, repairing roofing and modernizing reception areas. These updates will create a contemporary, functional and welcoming space for staff and community members.
Each year, more than 3,500 people rely on services and support through le Centre de la francophonie. It provides facilities to a number of important organizations, including the Association franco-yukonnaise, the representative organization for Yukon's Francophone community, as well as the Partenariat communauté en santé, the Francophone health network in Yukon, and l'Aurore boréale, the territory's Francophone newspaper.
