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La fierté du Nord

S3 E4
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2023

A proud and committed Franco-Ontarian, Jeff Lafortune worked in the mining industry for many years before turning to teaching. Today, he offers the people of Northern Ontario the chance to literally wear their pride, one T-shirt at a time.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Guidance and Career Education Business Studies Accounting and Entrepreneurship Technological Education and Skilled Trades
Skills:
Creativity
French level:
B1: Threshold B2: Vantage
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E1 : L'autre Sophie

21 min 27 s
The people of Tofino welcomed Sophie L'Homme with open arms. Since then, she's been making sure they sing. A musician and singer, she founded Tofino's very first choir.
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E2 : Un homme fort

21 min 27 s
At 45, Konan Blaise has a long track record. From activist to Paralympic champion, he now wants to become a doctor.
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E4 : La fierté du Nord

21 min 27 s
A proud and committed Franco-Ontarian, Jeff Lafortune worked in the mining industry for many years before turning to teaching. Today, he offers the people of Northern Ontario the chance to literally wear their pride, one T-shirt at a time.
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E5 : Jamais trop tard

21 min 27 s
Gisèle Matte waited patiently for her retirement to realize her great dream of becoming a professional make-up artist. A second career she began on the eve of her 60th birthday.
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E6 : La nouvelle vie de Nanou

21 min 27 s
In Western Canada, Cristina Gareau found the impetus to switch from oncology to photography. She decided to make her nest at the foot of the Rockies.
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E7 : Suivre son étoile

21 min 27 s
Originally from Nova Scotia, Tim Doucette was born with serious vision problems. But that hasn't stopped him from setting up an observatory where he can share his passion for the stars with his community.
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E8 : Lâcher prise

21 min 27 s
An Ottawa mom decided to take matters into her own hands after her daughter was born with health problems. Mélanie Briand got sick of trying to control everything.
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E9 : La yogi fermière

21 min 27 s
Originally from France, Julie decided to come to Canada in 2010 to learn English. Nearly 13 years later, the woman who thought she'd have a career in the visual arts now teaches yoga.
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E10 : Le roi Richard

21 min 27 s
A former goaltender for the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks, Richard Brodeur made field hockey history with his goaltending skills.
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E11 : Robin des Maritimes

21 min 27 s
Mother and son duo Sheila Henderson and Justin Comeau couldn't remain indifferent to climate change. They decided to do their part, one plot of land at a time.
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E12 : Le deuxième souffle

21 min 27 s
A double lung transplant recipient, Tina Proulx has learned that nothing should be put off until tomorrow. A lesson she hopes to share with as many people as possible by raising awareness of the importance of organ donation.
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E13 : Célébrer sa diversité

21 min 27 s
Zakary-Georges Gagné was born in Quebec City, but it was in Kingston that she finally understood who she was. It was in this former capital that Zakary-Georges not only found her identity, but her new life mission.
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E14 : Une arbitre exemplaire

21 min 27 s
Carol Ann Chénard has broken many glass ceilings. Thanks to her perseverance and rigor, she has carved out a place for herself as a soccer referee at major sporting events.
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E15 : Le Tisserand

21 min 27 s
Involved in Nova Scotia's cultural scene, Daniel Robichaud's health deteriorated before he was diagnosed with AIDS.
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E16 : Coup de foudre à l'italienne

21 min 27 s
It was during a trip to Rome that Geneviève found herself in the restaurant of a young chef about to receive his first Michelin star. Love at first sight, more than 6,700 km from Ottawa, changed everything for Geneviève and Roberto.
    Levels:
    Secondary Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
    Subjects:
    Guidance and Career Education Business Studies Accounting and Entrepreneurship Technological Education and Skilled Trades
    Skills:
    Creativity
    French level:
    B1: Threshold B2: Vantage