Author: sauvons

Beneath the surface (University Affairs)

October 13, 2021

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MYTH #1

The University of Alberta does not pay any more for the Campus Saint-Jean than it does for its other faculties. 

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MYTH #2

Postsecondary budget cuts in Alberta affect all postsecondary institutions in the province. The Campus Saint-Jean is not disproportionately affected by these cuts.

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MYTH #3

Under the present economic context, the Alberta government is not investing in postsecondary education. Francophones should understand that there is no money.

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MYTH #4

Quebec does not fund English-language institutions, so Alberta should not fund French-language postsecondary programs.

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MYTH #5

A French-language university in Alberta serves only a small minority, since French is less important than other languages in Alberta. It’s a dying language all...

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MYTH #6

In Alberta, French has never been important and this remains the case today. There is therefore no demand for French-language postsecondary programs in the province.

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MYTH #7

Francophones can go back to Quebec or to France to access French-language postsecondary programs.

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Statement on Official Languages funding for Campus Saint-Jean (Heather McPherson)

August 11th, 2021

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Opinion: Alberta and Ottawa must work together to support Campus Saint-Jean (Randy Boissonnault)

November 4th, 2020

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Write to the Premier of Alberta and the minister of Advanced Education. Use the letter template provided and add a personalized paragraph to share your Campus Saint-Jean experience. Share the significance of the institution in your life/career.

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ACFA in collaboration with Francophonie jeunesse de l’Alberta (FJA) has developed many social media visuals to help you spread the word and engage politicians on this important issue.
Use the campaign hashtags :
#SauvonsSaintJean #SaveSaintJean
Here are other hashtags you can use :
#frab #frcan #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

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If you sense the urgency of the critical situation facing the Campus Saint-Jean and wish to support our ongoing efforts, we invite you to make a donation. A tax receipt will be issued for any donation of $20 or more.

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Read the ACFA’s memo « Proposal for a Renewed Campus Saint-Jean within the U of A for Tomorrow restructuring initiative.

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