Kaden Perreault (student president) and Lyela Lessart (student vice president) with École secondaire publique Renaissance, were proud that Franco-Ontarians fought for and won access to French language medical and educational services. In their leadership roles, they encourage their fellow students to speak French by organizing events and activities. NICOLE STOFFMAN/THE DAILY PRESSS

Joal Munte, (centre, in the Obelisk hat), came to Timmins from the Congo a month ago to study humanities and social sciences at the University of Hearst Timmins campus. He said events like the 50th anniversary celebration of the Franco-Ontarian flag create a space for those who share common language, values and culture. NICOLE STOFFMAN/THE DAILY PRESS

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