Andrew Caddell, Executive Member of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy will join us on Thursday, October 21st at 10:00 am for our Coffee Chats. Join the conversation to learn more about the Taskforce and its initiatives.
The Regional Association of West Quebecers Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
Emily Bérard, Event & Project Coordinator at Youth for Youth Quebec (Y4Y Quebec) will join us on Thursday, October 7th at 10:00 am for our Coffee Chats. Join the conversation and learn more about the Priority-Setting Summit Project that will take place next month.
Are you looking for a place this fall to let your creative energy flow and to be inspired in a warm and safe environment?
Then it's time to sign up for the Cercle des écrivaines/écrivains de l'Outaouais Writer's Circle in partnership with the Regional Association of West Quebecers and the City of Gatineau. The city has in place Public Health guidelines and government directives regarding distancing, mask wearing and other public safety measures for both staff and participants of the Donalda-Charron library in the Plateau sector.
Mark these dates on your calendar:
-October 7 & 21
-November 4, 18, & 25
-December 2 & 16
-January 13 & 27
-February 3, 17, & 24
-March 3 & 17
Are you looking for a place this fall to let your creative energy flow and to be inspired in a warm and safe environment?
Then it's time to sign up for the Cercle des écrivaines/écrivains de l'Outaouais Writer's Circle in partnership with the Regional Association of West Quebecers and the City of Gatineau. The city has in place Public Health guidelines and government directives regarding distancing, mask wearing and other public safety measures for both staff and participants of the Donalda-Charron library in the Plateau sector.
THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN AUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 7, INCLUSIVELY.
The recording of the Virtual Community Information Session that took place on August 26th, is now available on our YouTube channel.
Members and supporters,
Please join us at our upcoming Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm.
For more information or if you experience difficulties with registration, please email: aco@westquebecers.ca or call 819-682-9602.
What is the fate of English-Speaking Quebecers? Join us at our Virtual Community Information Session to find out what Bill 96 will mean if you are an English speaker in Quebec.
Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 pm
Via Zoom
For more information or if you experience difficulties with registration, please email: oec@westquebecers.ca or call 819-682-9602.
What is the fate of English-Speaking Quebecers? Join us at our Community Information Session to find out what Bill 96 and Bill C-32 will mean if you are an English speaker in Quebec.
Tuesday, August 3rd- Doors open at: 6:30 pm | Meeting starts at 7:00 pm
Shawville Fair Grounds- Homecraft Hall (215 Lang Street Shawville, QC)
Please note that the RAWQ will adhere to public health guidelines to ensure a safe event. More details to follow on how to possibly engage virtually. Everyone is welcome.
For more information or if you experience difficulties with registration, please email: oec@westquebecers.ca or call 819-682-9602.
RAWQ Statement on the Official Languages of Quebec and Canada / Communiqué de presse à propos des Langues officielles du Québec et du Canada
It's not too late! If you have not yet completed your #2021Census, complete it today. If not, you will be contacted by Statistics Canada for a non-response follow-up via mail, telephone or in-person visits. https://bit.ly/3oDyY2h
Click here to complete the survey: www.chssnsurvey.ca
The RAWQ is seeking two summer students to fill the roles of Communications Assistant and Outreach Assistant
As of Monday, June 7th, you may move up your appointment for your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Find your age and corresponding date on the calendar below.
Bishop’s Forum 2021 Director Yolande James invites English-speaking Quebec youth to take advantage of a unique and transformative learning opportunity this summer
WHO: Young English-speaking Quebecers aged 18-26 who:
WHAT: The Forum’s discussions are driven by youth interests and passions! Past Forums have featured panel discussions, guest presentations and workshops on topics such as engaged citizenship, Indigenous rights, anti-racism, allyship, social sustainability, mental health and healthcare, education, linguistic rights and much more.
WHEN: Friday evening, August 13th through Tuesday afternoon, August 17th
WHERE: On the campus of Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke, Quebec*
What will your Bishop’s Forum experience be?
If you're interested in Quebec society, how our province works and how you can make a difference, don't miss the Bishop’s Forum!
Register online: https://bishopsforum.ubishops.ca/registration/
Visit the Bishop’s Forum Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1ijebn4qX
There is no cost to participate. Transportation to and from Bishop’s University as well as room and board on campus during the Forum are covered. This initiative is supported by the Government of Québec’s Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.
*The Bishop's Forum will adhere to public health guidelines to ensure a safe event. Consequently, we may offer a mix of in-person and virtual activities.
Call: 1-877-644-4545 (toll free)
Today, the Outaouais returned to a red zone. Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais have specific measures in place and have returned to the 8:00pm-5:00am curfew. For more information: quebec.ca/en/health/heal
The Regional Association of West Quebecers just launched the second episode of the RAWQ Talk series. This series is made by the community, for the community. Follow along with us!
Episode 6: Linton Garner, Co-creator of the ABCs of Canadian Black History Kit
We want to hear from you, the community! If you have a topic that you would like to see featured in this series, please write to us at aco@westquebecers.ca
The Regional Association of West Quebecers just launched the second episode of the RAWQ Talk series. This series is made by the community, for the community. Follow along with us!
Episode 5: Émily Bérard, Project & Event Coordinator of Youth for Youth Quebec
We want to hear from you, the community! If you have a topic that you would like to see featured in this series, please write to us at aco@westquebecers.ca
The Regional Association of West Quebecers just launched the second episode of the RAWQ Talk series. This series is made by the community, for the community. Follow along with us!
Episode 4: Merling Sapene, Founder & CEO of M-Transition
We want to hear from you, the community! If you have a topic that you would like to see featured in this series, please write to us at aco@westquebecers.ca
Happy New Year! We would like to thank everyone for their support towards our Basket of Good Cheer fundraising initiative.
The draw took place on December 30th. We are pleased to announce that Elisabeth H. was the lucky winner!
The Regional Association of West Quebecers just launched the second episode of the RAWQ Talk series. This series is made by the community, for the community. Follow along with us!
Episode 3: Lemali Pathirana, Certified Health Coach
We want to hear from you, the community! If you have a topic that you would like to see featured in this series, please write to us at aco@westquebecers.ca
Register Here
For more information, visit: www.yesmontreal.ca or call 1-888-614-9788
Link to access their Program Book, click here
On Friday, November 27th at 1:00pm enjoy the virtual session ‘Connecting Roots in the Pontiac and Beyond’. Be enlightened by the dedicated group of volunteers at the Pontiac Archives.
This workshop is part of Y4Y Quebec’s ‘You Are Here’ project, organized by the Outaouais Youth Cultural Ambassador, Holly Campbell.
Calling all youth! We have created a new needs assessment for youth and we need your input. With the information received, we will generate a report on the needs of the youth in our region. We are hoping to gain a better sense of how to reach you amid the pandemic. Please share this with local youth in your network.
French Second Language Classes will be returning for a Winter session in January 2021! RAWQ will hold a 10-week session from January 11th to March 18th, 2021. Classes will be held virtually due to COVID-19 precautions and will take place in the evening at either 6:30 pm-7:30 pm or 7:30 pm-8:30 pm. Instruction is offered at the beginner, high beginner, intermediate and conversation-focused levels. Open registration will be from December 7th through to December 15th. Current students eligible for pre-registration or those on the waitlist will be contacted directly by the FSL coordinator.
For more information, contact: fsl@westquebecers.ca
For more information, visit: www.yesmontreal.ca or call 1-888-614-9788
Link to access their Program Book, click here
For more information, visit: www.yesmontreal.ca or call 1-888-614-9788
Link to access their Program Book, click here
The Regional Association of West Quebecers just launched the second episode of the RAWQ Talk series. This series is made by the community, for the community. Follow along with us!
Episode 2: Western Quebec Literacy Council
We want to hear from you, the community! If you have a topic that you would like to see featured in this series, please write to us at aco@westquebecers.ca
The Regional Association of West Quebecers invites you to send your photos of scenic Outaouais to oec@westquebecers.ca. RAWQ is pursuing a project of assembling greetings cards which will be for sale to support the Association’s projects. Please send your submissions no later than October 14th. We are particularly interested in winter scenes, which may be more appropriate for the holiday season.
Read the statement issued by the Quebec English School Boards Association: click here
To access the English translation of the judgment: click here
The Regional Association of West Quebecers just launched the first episode of the RAWQ Talk series. This series is made by the community, for the community. Follow along with us!
Episode 1: Youth for Youth Quebec's Flag Project
We want to hear from you, the community! If you have a topic that you would like to see featured in this series, please write to us at aco@westquebecers.ca
We are not currently registering students for our Virtual French Second Language Classes. You can register as a member of the Regional Association of West Quebecers to keep up to date on when the next registration period will open.
Membership is free, by clicking on the button below.
For more information, visit: www.yesmontreal.ca or call 1-888-614-9788
Click here for more information about cycling paths in the region!
Need another COVID-friendly activity??
Explore the beautiful outdoors! You can find all sorts of nature trails across the Outaouais!
Click here for more information!
Looking for something to do in the region? Visit a local museum! Click here for the listing.
Click here for a listing of Farmers Markets throughout the Outaouais region.
For more information, visit: www.yesmontreal.ca or call 1-888-614-9788
Dear Members and Constituents,
The past few months has been a tumultuous time for all, including the Regional Association of West Quebecers. The majority of our activities requiring some degree of personal interaction, the Association decided to suspend operations and lay off all staff on April 1st.
We are relieved and proud to announce the recommencement of operations effective July 27th. Rest assured, significant health and safety precautions will be undertaken to ensure control of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in congruence with public health and safety measures. Among others, the Association offices will be reconfigured to maximize social distancing and our celebrated French Second Language courses will be run online.
Please stay tuned for more announcements. We look forward to serving you once again in the very near future.
Arthur Ayers,
President, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Regional Association of West Quebecers
L’équipe de l’ARWQ souhaite partager à la communauté toutes les ressources pertinentes. Nous vous invitons à partager vos idées avec la communauté, tel que : remèdes maison, activités familiales, information sur les commerces toujours ouverts, etc. Nous aimerions partager votre matériel avec celui que nous publions déjà. Partagez vos mise à jour avec Hayley, à : aco@westquebecers.ca
La soirée « Quiz Night » qui devait avoir lieu le vendredi 20 mars a été reportée. Si vous êtes en possession de billets, ils seront honorés à une date ultérieure.
Merci !
Mesdames et messieurs de l’Association,
La présente situation concernant le virus COVID-19 a nécessité des changements rapides et dramatiques dans nos vies. L’Association régionale des West Quebecers traite de ce dossier avec beaucoup de sérieux et sachez que nous prenons toutes les mesures et dispositions nécessaires pour assurer la santé et la sécurité de nos membres, nos étudiants et le personnel de l’ARWQ.
Afin de se conformer aux directives du Ministère de la santé publique, débutant
le 16 mars 2020, toutes les activités organisées par l’ARWQ sont reportées jusqu’à nouvel ordre.
Les événements et activités suivantes sont reportées :
Nous sommes certains que vous aussi concernés que nous pour la santé et le bien-être de la communauté, et que vous comprendrez les raisons qui motivent l’ARWQ et les autres organisations d’errer prudemment. Tenez-vous à l’affut des derniers développements en consultant notre site Web ou notre page Facebook.
Nous réitérons les conseils des instances publiques et vous invitons à prendre toutes les précautions pour sauvegarder la santé de tous vos proches.
Merci pour votre compréhension et votre coopération.
Arthur Ayers,
Président, et au nom du Conseil d’administration de l’Association régionale des West Quebecers.
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Le coach d’affaires contactera les clients pour leur proposer une date de cours en ligne ou par téléphone.
Merci de votre comprehension !
Cheer on the Heritage Hurricanes Men's Basketball team from March 20-22 at the Regional Championship! 
Back by popular demand, RAWQ will be organizing FSL classes for the Spring. The classes will take place in Aylmer and Wakefield from April 14th to June 16th, a total of 10 weeks for a cost of $110. Classes are currently being offered at the Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate levels. If you are interested in participating in the Spring session, please contact Jeanne at fsl@westquebecers.ca or at 819-682-9602.
*Please note that classes in Shawville will return in Fall 2020.*
Join us on Tuesday, March 24th from 4-6pm at the Shawville-Clarendon Library (356 Main St.) for a information session on your 2019 tax return.
Lynn Bennett, Certified Financial Planner, gives an overview of 2019 provisions of federal and provincial income tax, particularly pertaining to seniors, and much more.
We have partnered with the Municipality of Shawville and Atwater Library and Computer Centre.
Free workshop and all are welcome!
For more information or to register, please email Hayley at oec@westquebecers.ca or by calling the Shawville-Clarendon Library at 819-647-3732.
Members of the community are invited to attend the public meeting of the CISSS de l'Outaouais Board of Directors, on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Our friends at Y4Y Quebec need your help!
The Y4Y Quebec Symbolism Project was inspired by the flags of the Canadian Francophonie to create the first official flag to represent the English-speaking community of Quebec! We are looking for you to get involved in the project by telling us the symbols that represent you and the English-speaking community of Quebec. Have your say today!
L’Association régionale des West Quebecers organise un club de conversation les lundis soirs, en partenariat avec la Résidence L’Initial à Aylmer.
Le Club fait emphase sur l’amélioration de l’écoute et de la compréhension de la communication verbale en français. Nous proposons des invités spéciaux de la région à parer de sujets d’intérêts ou de stimuler une conversation de groupe. À date, nous avons reçu des personnalités tel que Rick Henderson, Micheline Lemieux, le Député provincial André Fortin et la conseillère municipale Audrey Bureau pour ne nommer que ceux-là. Le frais d’adhésion à ce club se fait au coût de 65 $ et les rencontres ont lieu à l’Initial une fois par semaine du 20 janvier au 25 mai.
Ça vous intéresse? Contactez Jeanne Nivischiuk au fsl@westquebecers.ca ou en composant le 819 682-9602.
Nos cours de français langue seconde reprendront à l’automne 2020. Nous garderons nos membres au courant pour les aviser de la période d’inscription!
Dear Students of the RAWQ FSL Courses,
It is with great regret that I inform you that the Regional Association of West Quebecers is postponing the next session of our French second-language courses, which was to take place this winter. Due to unforeseen budgetary constraints, we are unable to hold the session.
We will resume the courses as soon as possible; however we do not anticipate that that will be before the autumn of 2020. Student information will be kept, including the information of those who had registered for the cancelled session. We will ensure that they have priority when the courses resume. Should there be any further change in the status of the Program, the Association will notify you all.
Thank you for your participation thus far, and for your patience and understanding going forward. We look forward to seeing you in the fall of 2020.
Sincerely,
Linton Garner
Executive Director
Regional Association of West Quebecers
We are not currently registering students for our French Second Language Classes. You can join the waitlist by registering as a member of the Regional Association of West Quebecers (for FREE!) by clicking on the button below. Registration for the French Conversation Club is ongoing and open to the general public, if you are looking to participate in a French activity immediately. For more information you can contact the program coordinator at fsl@westquebecers.ca.
Our offices will be closed from December 19, 2019 to January 5, 2019
Wishing you and your family a lovely Holiday season! All the best in 2020!
Join us on Friday, December 13th for our second annual Christmas Choral Concert!
This is an invitation to the Regional Association of West Quebecers' 2019 Annual General Meeting.
Due to an overwhelming response, registration is now closed.
Outaouais Live! is a 12-part, English-language, arts magazine format series to be filmed at various locations throughout the Outaouais. It will showcase musicians, artists of various practice, galleries, and cultural and performance spaces, all with a somewhat uptown vibe. Produced with the 100 Mile Arts Network.
Une série d’émissions filmées au Pub British, une institution patrimoniale à Aylmer. Branchez-vous pendant que Linton et Stephany vous présentent un groupe de musique local issue de la scène historique de la communauté anglophone.
Visionnez les derniers épisodes de l’émission City Life sur MAtv, en ligne.
Cooking Adventures Outaouais is an English language cooking show that presents food preparation from skilled Cooks and Chefs that call the Outaouais their home. It features restaurant quality recipes, as well as family recipes, prepared for our viewers.
