Board of Directors
We are extremely grateful to our dedicated Board of Directors, who not only take on full-time professional responsibilities, but also dedicate many volunteer hours to the smooth running of the Francophone Centre. Their commitment and passion for our cause is truly admirable, and thanks to their dedication, we can continue to provide quality services to our community.
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Executive Committee
Jessica D'Amour Torrance - PresidentOriginally from Dubreuilville, Jessica grew up in a Francophone environment. She arrived in Sault-Sainte-Marie 7 years ago and currently works at École publique Écho-des-Rapides. Jessica quickly got involved in the community and the Francophone Centre as a member of the Board of Directors. Her Francophone culture is important to her and she wants to share it with all Francophones and Francophiles in the region. She also wants to communicate this culture to the youth groups that will eventually take over. Jessica enjoys giving her time and energy to the Centre francophone to offer activities and festivals that everyone enjoys and that will open their eyes to the Francophonie.
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Marc Boissonneault - TreasurerMarc is a Franco-Ontarian born in the North and has lived in Sault Ste. Marie for over 15 years. He holds a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Business Administration. He works as a manager in the Ontario Public Service and also as a reservist with the Sault Ste. Marie Cadets. Marc has been involved with the Centre francophone for several years and continues to contribute to the Administrative Council as treasurer.
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Carole Blaquière - CoordinatorCarole Blaquière has lived in the Algoma region for over 17 years. After working in the forestry industry and travelling throughout Northern Ontario, she started Blaq Bear Tours to showcase Sault Ste. Mare, Algoma and the shores of Lake Superior. Her parents are French-Canadian, originally from the Gaspé region of Quebec and she grew up bilingual in Montreal. She was happy to become a part-time coordinator, to explore the Franco-Ontarian culture and language. She continues to manage her tourism business while working for the CFSSM. There may be French language tours in the future.
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