JASON SETNYK
The community gathered indoors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, with performances, food, and cultural pride hosted by Centre Charles-Émile-Claude in partnership with ACFO SDG and the Cornwall Afro and Diversity International Festival.
Franco-Ontarian pride was on full display at the sold-out event with hors d’oeuvres from local vendors and wine from a regional winery.
“It’s not only a symbol,” said Cassandra McElhone, Franco-Ontarian Coordinator for ACFO SDG. “The green represents our summers, the white our winters. The flag includes a trillium for Ontario and a fleur-de-lys to represent our culture. It’s a symbol we use everywhere to represent our identity.”
Mario Gagnon of Le théâtre de L’Amalgame reflected on how far the community has come: “All this started modestly in Sudbury. Today, it’s a powerful symbol of pride. We’re here to stay.”
Earlier in the day musician Sophie Grenier headlined student performances at La Citadelle and L’Héritage. The original plan to hold the event at Lamoureux Park was canceled for the second consecutive year due to rain.
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