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National Organizations

During the past thirty years, Francophone and Acadian communities have established lobby groups and sectorial organizations at the local, regional, provincial and territorial levels. This trend continues at the national level. There are now more than twenty national organizations. The following is a list of the principal organizations:

Alliance canadienne des responsables et des enseignants et enseignantes en français langue maternelle (ACREF)

Founded in 1989, the Alliance canadienne des responsables et des enseignants et enseignantes en français langue maternelle (ACREF) aims to assist teachers with helping students develop their full potential in French language and culture: to be self-reliant, to develop a critical intellect and to communicate effectively.

Alliance canadienne des responsables et des enseignants et enseignantes en français langue maternelle
Telephone: (613) 744-3192
Facsimile: (613) 744-0154
e-mail: acref@franco.ca
Internet: http://www.franco.ca/acref

Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada (APFC)

Established in May 1999, this organization acts as a voice for Francophone producers and develops a platform for activities of joint interest to Francophone producers working within the Francophone and Acadian communities of Canada. These activities include politics, public relations, distribution, broadcasting, market development and education.

Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada
Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada
Phone: (506) 857-9941
Fax: (613) 857-1806
E-mail: phareest@nbnet.nb.ca
Web site: http://apfc.info/

Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada (ARC)

Created in 1991, the Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada (ARC) originated from the desire of Francophone and Acadian community radio stations to assume responsibility for their own future and to guarantee their independence. ARC wishes to contribute to the development of French Canadians by the creation, development, and maintenance of good quality community radio stations. It assumes general responsibility for radio broadcasting in Francophone and Acadian communities in Canada.

Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada
Phone: (613) 562-0000
Fax: (613) 562-2182
E-mail: arc@franco.ca
Web site: http://www.radiorfa.com

Assemblée des aînées et aînés francophones du Canada (AAAFC)

Founded in 1992, the aims and objectives of AAAFC are to:

• bring together retired and semi-retired Francophones from one end of the country to the other;
• promote the exchange of ideas between seniors in the ten provinces and the three territories;
• prepare studies and surveys in order to promote an improved quality of life;
• distribute information and tools to help its membership;
• offer suggestions to help improve its senior members’ lives; and
• improve the standing of its affiliates and their membership.

Assemblée des aînées et aînés francophones du Canada
Telephone: (902) 837-1081
Facsimile: (902) 837-1082
e-mail: aafc@istar.ca
Internet: http://www.franco.ca/aafc/

Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF)

Established in 1947, the Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF) is a pan-Canadian Francophone organization which, through studies, research, dialogue and intervention, aims to inspire and support Francophone community action so that the educational attainments of the community will help to protect and promote the French language and culture in Canada. Its activities are of interest to teachers at all levels, to individuals wishing to participate in educational matters, and to the provinces and territories of Canada.

Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française
Telephone: (418) 681-4661
Facsimile: (418) 681-3389
e-mail: informat@acelf.ca
Internet: http://www.acelf.ca

Association de la presse francophone (APF)

Created in 1976, the Association de la presse francophone brings together 24 newspapers in nine provinces and two territories. Its objectives, as of 1992, have been to:

• promote the existence of the most dynamic and widespread Francophone community press possible in French Canada outside Quebec;
• contribute to the improvement of French outside Quebec;
• contribute to improving its quality and influence; and
• vigorously defending the principles of the press including freedom of speech.

Association de la presse francophone
Phone : (613) 241-1017
Fax : (613) 241-6313
E-mail: communications@apf.ca
Web site: http://www.apf.ca

Association des groupes en arts visuels francophones (AGAVF)

This association was founded in 1995 to bring together galleries, art centres and visual arts associations in French Canada for the purpose of organizing concerted action related to the setting of policies in the visual arts at the national level and in promoting and distributing French Canadian works.

Association des groupes en arts visuels francophones
Telephone: (613) 241-8770
Facsimile: (613) 241-6064
e-mail: lfitz@interlog.com

Association des Scouts du Canada

The Association des Scouts du Canada brings together 40,000 French-language scouts in nine provinces in Canada. It is divided into four large regions: West, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic and provides stimulating programs adapted to five age groups.

Association des Scouts du Canada
Phone: (514) 374-9551
Fax: (514) 374-9553
E-mail: scout@asc.ca
Web site: http://www.asc.ca

Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (ATFC)

Founded in 1984, the association’s objective is to promote and develop its member theatrical companies, to develop links with Francophone groups in Canada, and to develop and maintain mechanisms for concerted action. Its joint efforts target the development of national policies. It also engages in public relations and broadcasting, professional development, and audience development.

Association des théâtres francophones du Canada
Telephone: (613) 612-3932
e-mail: atfc@atfc.net
Internet: http://www.atfc.ca/

Commission nationale des parents francophones (CNPF)

Created in 1996, the Commission nationale des parents francophones brings together provincial and territorial parental organizations in order to promote the creation of a milieu (family, education and community oriented), that encourages the growth of Francophone, Acadian and Metis families in Canada.

Commission nationale des parents francophones
Phone: (613) 288-0958 or 1-800-665-5148
Fax: (613) 562-3995
E-mail: cnpf@cnpf.ca
Web site: http://www.cnpf.ca

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