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Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities

Familles francophones, anglophones, et exogames

2020-02-26 18:30:00 2020-02-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities La vie quotidienne des familles francophones, anglophones, et exogames - The Daily Life of Francophone, Anglophone, and Multilingual Families Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Wednesday, February 26
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-26 18:30:00 2020-02-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Une ville, deux réalités / One City, Two Realities La vie quotidienne des familles francophones, anglophones, et exogames - The Daily Life of Francophone, Anglophone, and Multilingual Families Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Central Branch

Meeting Room 1

La vie quotidienne des familles francophones, anglophones, et exogames - The Daily Life of Francophone, Anglophone, and Multilingual Families

Laurence Simard-Gagnon est détentrice d’un doctorat en géographie de l’Université Queen’s. Sa thèse a porté sur les expériences des mères francophones ayant migré à Kingston, Ontario. Ancrée dans une approche intersectionnelle, elle s’est ainsi intéressée aux impacts des circonstances de migration et de minorisation dans la vie de ces femmes, et notamment : à leurs rapports au travail salarié ; à leurs visions des soins aux enfants, de leur éducation, et de la transmission culturelle ; à leurs perceptions de la ville et de leur vie à Kingston ; et à leurs horizons de possibilités pour l’avenir.

 

Laurence Simard-Gagnon holds a PhD in geography from Queen’s University. Her thesis explored experiences of Francophone mothers who migrated to Kingston, Ontario. Anchored in an intersectional approach, she investigated the impacts of migration and minority-language in the lives of these women, particularly in their relationships to paid work; in their visions of child care, education, and cultural transmission; in their perceptions of the city and of their life in Kingston; and in their horizons of future possibilities.

  

Kassondra Walters est diplômée du collège communautaire du Nouvelle-Écosse avec un diplôme en commerce international. Elle a occupé divers postes en développement des affaires et en administration dans les secteurs privé et public dans une grande variété d'industries; y compris l'ingénierie environnementale, l'informatique, les logiciels, les ressources humaines, le recrutement, l'immobilier et les organisations à but non lucratif. Elle apporte ses compétences au Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires de Kingston (CRFMK) en tant que coordonnatrice de l'engagement communautaire et de l'information, où elle aide à appuyer les familles des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) à des ressources qui répondent à leurs besoins uniques dans la communauté.

 

Kassondra Walters is a graduate of the Nova Scotia Community College with a diploma in International Business. She has held various positions in business development and administration in both the private and public sectors in a wide variety of industries; including environmental engineering, IT, software, staffing & recruitment, real estate, and non-profit. She brings her skill set to the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC) as the Community Engagement and Information Coordinator, where she helps connect Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families to resources that meet their unique needs in the community.

 

Sylvain Morel, un Franco-Ontarien natif de Chelmsford, a débuté sa carrière d’enseignant en 1996. Il a eu l’occasion d’enseigner dans des systèmes britanniques et américains au Moyen-Orient de 1998 à 2003. Il adore voyager, ayant eu la chance de visiter une vingtaine de pays à ce jour. Il s’est marié en 2002 avec une femme à l’étranger et qui a immigré au Canada avec lui un an plus tard. Ils ont présentement 2 enfants bilingues qui fréquentent des écoles francophones. Après avoir été directeur adjoint pour diverses écoles depuis 2010 à Toronto, Whitby et Kingston, il est maintenant directeur de l’École secondaire publique Mille-Îles depuis 2 ans.

 

Sylvain Morel, a Franco-Ontarian native of Chelmsford, began his teaching career in 1996. He had the opportunity to teach in the British and American systems in the Middle East from 1998 to 2003. He loves to travel, having had the chance to visit about twenty countries to date. He married in 2002 to a woman abroad who immigrated to Canada with him a year later. They currently have two bilingual children who attend French-language schools. After being Vice-Principal for various schools since 2010 in Toronto, Whitby and Kingston, he is now Principal of l’École secondaire publique Mille-Îles since 2018.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture & Heritage |

TAGS: | French | francais | français |

Central Branch

Phone: 613-549-8888

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Upcoming events

Thu, Sep 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Learn how to get your business off the ground, how to register your business, make a business plan and more!Register

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).

Sat, Sep 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them!

Mon, Sep 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 2
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Celebrate 100 years of Murney Tower Museum with a reading of "The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney." Enjoy crafts, snacks, and fun for all ages! Registration required.

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.

Cancelled
Mon, Sep 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Bring your crochet or knitting project and meet other yarn enthusiasts!

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Explore a wide variety of topics in this bi-weekly speakers' series for Older Adults. In partnership with Compassionate Communities Kingston.
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 9:00am

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet with a library tech tutor in a small group to learn how to use Hoopla and Kanopy- streaming services available with a KFPL library card

Sat, Sep 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Sat, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Ages 8-14. Racialized & mixed-race youth can explore their identities and claim space in their communities through discussion & a creative activity with local poet Paul Akpomuje. All supplies included

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Create Space
Drop by the KFPL Maker Space and learn about all the tools we have to offer.

Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Tutors are available by appointment only. Please call or visit any branch to book your one-on-one appointment. 

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Visit KFPL's Central Branch for this live-streamed webinar hosted by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation as we head into September 30.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather/Create Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us for a joyful song circle that centres 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive voices. Everyone is welcome, including friends and allies. For ages 13+.

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, September 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Kingston Frontenac Public Library's New Adult Advisory Board presents a series of casual book discussion mixers. Just don't call it a book club!

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Opening for an elementary class (K-6) visit at the Central Branch. Please register and a staff member will contact you for more details.
This event is full

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space
Work on crafty projects, learn to use makerspace equipment, learn from other local makers, and get inspired!

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Register for a hands-on info night on educational resources to help support your child’s success. Explore ways to integrate technology into teaching w/practical tools for both the classroom & home.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
For children of all ages. Come build and explore with our LEGO & DUPLO. All materials are provided.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Join us for a fun storytime with rhythm, rhyme, and movement, alongside special guests from St. Lawrence Place Retirement Home. A great opportunity for learning and connection!

Thu, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
Learn how to get your business off the ground, how to register your business, make a business plan and more!Register

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of KFPL's New Adult Advisory Board (NAAB).

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Gather Space
A welcoming space to learn new skills and connect with our community of fixers. Bring your broken items and learn how to fix them!