RDÉE, Bullletin http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?site=rdee Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:25 -0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1597-&article=3878 RDÉE Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1495-&article=3576 RDÉE Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1495-&article=3577 RDÉE Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1371-&article=3251 - A new project manager for the Francophone immigration project.- The winter schedule of the Service d'orientation et de formation des adultes (SOFA, Francophone Adult Training and Counselling Service) is now available.- Recruit your personnel with the Young Canada Works program.- The all new Ulysse guide Fabuleux Alaska et Yukon available soon! RDÉE Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1362-&article=3162 - The Yukon was noticed at 2010 Destination Canada.- Congratulations to Sylvain Turcotte of Boréale MountainBiking who won the Joseph-Ladue Award at the Gala de lafrancophonie.- The new Directory of French services in the Yukon is nowavailable!- Laughter and friendship at the 20th Western and Northern Canadian Francophone Parliament (PFCNO).- Promotional activities at The Forum of the Americas. RDÉE Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1286-&article=3022 - The Northern and Western French-Canadian Parliament (PFCNO) in Whitehorse.- Destination Canada 2010: We help you recruit the best candidates.- A Facebook page for you.- Government of Canada invests in Yukon construction trades sector.- New direct flight from Europe to Whitehorse. RDÉE Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1279-&article=3024 RDÉE Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1277-&article=3008 RDÉE Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1176-&article=2709 You will receive the next e-newsletter on September 7, 2010. During the summer, if you have any ideas for future e-newsletters, please don't hesitate to send us an email!Enjoy the summer!RDÉE Yukon teamContact us if you wish to receive this monthly newsletter by email. RDÉE Mon, 31 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1176-&article=2710 Fresh off the presses! The new Tourism brochure is now available! Discover Yukon Francophones, historical facts about the Yukon Francophone community and much more! Available at the Centre de la francophonie in Whitehorse and Visitors' Centres in the Yukon. The Canadian Tourism Commission in France and the Yukon Government Department of Tourism and Culture are organizing familiarization trips during the month of June: one for French RDÉE Mon, 31 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1176-&article=2712 From June 25 to 27, about forty young Francophones from across the country will be in Whitehorse to attend the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF). Roch Nadon, Director of the Youth Branch of the Association franco-yukonnaise, is delighted by the idea of welcoming this delegation to the Yukon for the first time!Work sessions will take place at the community hall RDÉE Mon, 31 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1176-&article=2713 Be on the lookout for the July edition of the Up Here Business magazine, which will focus on Francophone culture and businesses in the Northern territories. Available at Mac's Fireweed and at the Centre de la francophonie in Whitehorse. RDÉE Mon, 31 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1176-&article=2715 RDÉE Mon, 31 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2643 Over the last few months, the team at RDÉE Yukon has been working hard to finalize the production of two French-language resources: the 15th edition of the Yukon French Services Directory and the second edition of the tourism brochure on Francophones in the Yukon tourism industry.Watch our website for the upcoming publication of these resources!RDÉE Yukon teamContact us if you wish to receive RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2644 On April 30, May 1 and 2, five Francophone entrepreneurs shared a booth at the Yukon Trade Show: Alayuk Adventures, Healthy Belly Catering, Joyawareness.com, Klondike Kate's Cabins & Restaurant and Sylvie Binette, interpretation planning and design. Photo : Marlynn Bourque (Joyawareness.com), Hélène Bédard (Healthy Belly Catering) and Sylvie Binette (planification et design en interprétation) at the Yukon Trade Show. RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2645 The Association franco-yukonnaise consulted the Francophone community and its partners about the creation of a cooperation table of Northern Francophone communities (Table 867). The aim of this coordination tool is to bring together the 4,000 Francophones living in the three territories. The last meeting took place in Whitehorse on April 14. RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2652 At the Recreational Vehicle Show last March, RDÉE Yukon conducted a short survey to better identify the preferences of Francophone tourists. 97% of respondents said they were interested in discovering the historical and cultural heritage of the Yukon Francophone community during a trip to the Yukon. RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2653 As of April 12, Annie-Claude Dupuis, project officer at RDÉE Yukon, is in charge of tourism development projects. She is replacing Frédéric Vandenoetelaer. Annie-Claude has 10 years of experience in the tourism field and has an excellent knowledge of the current projects as she has been working for RDÉE Yukon for two years now. RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2654 From March 22 to 26, the Health Community Network (HCN) and the Department of Health and Social Services went on a recruiting mission to attract bilingual health professionals to the Yukon. The promotion paid off as no less than 63 bilingual graduates expressed a serious interest in working in the Yukon. Carol Ann Gingras, project officer for the HCN, Laurette Sylvain, human resource manager at the Department of RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1148-&article=2655 Canada's North pressed all the right consumer buttons in the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)'s recent LOCALS KNOW Ultimate Upload contest. Not only was Teslin, YT, the top pick by CTC's panel of travel experts, but the first four prizewinners all set their compasses north, too. RDÉE Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2557 In March, the Yukon gained increased visibility in Quebec and Europe. Hot topics are tourism, immigration and entrepreneurship. Read on to see how the Yukon is taking its place on the Francophone stage. RDÉE Yukon teamContact us if you wish to receive this monthly newsletter by email. RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2558 Montreal Recreational Vehicle Show, from March 11 to 14. About 2,000 people stopped at the Yukon booth to get information. Training seminars in Europe with more than 150 tour operators and travel agencies in Belgium and France specializing in Canada as a destination. World Tourism Show - The World in Paris, from March 18 to 21. It was RDÉE Yukon's third time participating in this travel show. (photo) RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2559 Last March 14 and 15, seven journalists from immigration magazines visited Whitehorse as part of a cross-Canada tour. To learn more, read the Aurore boréale article by clicking on the image (in French only) or read the RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2560 On March 24, Nicole Jauvin, deputy minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), met with officers of the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY). This meeting introduced her to the Francophone community, the services offered at AFY and current and future projects concerning economic development. The deputy minister was impressed by our community's level of organization and achievements. Click on the image to read the Aurore boréale article (in French RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2561 Frédéric Vandenoetelaer, RDÉE Yukon's tourism development officer, will leave the territory in April. He and his spouse and son will be moving to Quebec to be closer to their respective families. We would like to thank Frédéric for his excellent work and his professionalism over the last four years. He created solid partnerships with key tourism stakeholders in the Yukon and his contribution to Francophone tourism development is RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2562 Simply Accounting software | April 12 and 19 (in French)Discover or optimize the use of this accounting software, accessible to all. Cost: $50.00Info: sofa@afy.yk.ca ou 867 668-2663, poste 223 RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2563 UFile software provided by Revenue Canada is available at the AFY. You can access it there free of charge and get help on site. Prefer to have your tax return done professionally? Look under Services financiers (Financial services) in the RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2564 Residents and businesses in the Yukon will benefit from funding to the Partnering for Success Initiative, a project that fosters economic growth and business opportunities in the region. This investment is made possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan. Senator Daniel Lang made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). CanNor will provide a total of $144,600 to the Whitehorse RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2565 RDÉE Canada and the Forum Francophone des Affaires [translation: Francophone Business Forum], in partnership with the Pôle emploi international Paris, are pleased to announce the launch of the Authenticated Job Bank. This virtual job bank will make it possible to connect RDÉE Canada authenticated career opportunities coming from employers in Canada's provinces and territories (outside Quebec) with the job applications of qualified Francophone candidates through the Pôle emploi international, which RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1130-&article=2566 TVA Network, TFO and the producers of the documentary series Destination Nord'Ouest I et II are happy to announce the launch of a new adventure: Gold Rush. Ten participants will experience the mad rush to the Yukon for Klondike gold, kitted out like 1898 gold prospectors. The reconstruction of this great story from the turn of the 19th century will start at the end of May and last until the RDÉE Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2355 You can bet that the atmosphere will be electrifying in Fairbanks on February 6 for the start of the Yukon Quest, the famous dogsled race. Best of luck to Jocelyne LeBlanc and Normand Casavant, the two Yukon Francophone participants. May this race see each of you achieve your goals!The Yukon will be well represented at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. The three Canadian territories RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2356 With the start of the new year, RDÉE Yukon is ensuring the promotion of the territory on Francophone markets.Boreal evenings as part of the Northern Lights Trade Show, from January 27 to 30, in Montreal. The numerous tourist attractions in Canada's northern territories were showcased through a three-hour multimedia show. RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2357 If you want to prepare your own tax return, you will be happy to know that the UFile software provided by Revenue Canada will soon be available at l'Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY, the Francophone Association). You can access it there free of charge and get help on site.Prefer to have your tax return done professionally? Look under Services financiers (Financial services) in the RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2358 Here are some of the courses offered soon in French by theSOFA (Adult Counselling and Training Services):Managing work teams | February 4 & 5Microsoft Word | February 11 & 18Microsoft Excel | February 25 & March 4Info: RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2359 Represents one of the most significant enhancements to the EI program in a decadeAs of January 31, self-employed Canadians are able to register for the Employment Insurance (EI) program, which will extend to them maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits, collectively called special benefits. RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2360 This initiative helps students get work experience and delivers important services to the community. Funding will be available to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses in the private sector. It provides high quality summer jobs opportunities for full-time students aged 15 to 30 who are planning on continuing their studies in the coming school year. Employers have until February 26 to submit an online application to RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1075-&article=2361 France weathered the economic storm in 2009 better than most. Its consumer confidence restored to a 14-month high, there was revitalized optimism in the travel marketplace, according to the latest Global Tourism Watch report for France from the Canadian Tourism Commission. RDÉE Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1048-&article=2249 The entire RDÉE Yukon team wishes you a joyfull holiday season among your loved ones.Happy reading! RDÉE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1048-&article=2250 Feedback on activities and successes of 2009 and presentation of projects planned for 2010. Wednesday December 9, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.At the Centre de la francophonie community hall, 302 Strickland Street, in Whitehorse.Snacks and non alcoholic beverages will be served.To learn more, click here . RDÉE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1048-&article=2251 Julien Plourde, of Technical Solutions Company, won the BDC's Young Entrepreneur Award for the Yukon during Small business Week in October.Stéphane Thibeault, from Arctic Star Printing, won the Service in French Excellence Award at the Gala de la francophonie on November 13 (picture). Also, congratulations to the three Yukon finalists who were present at the Gala des Lauriers de la PME in Ottawa on November 7: RDÉE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1048-&article=2252 We have postponed the deadline for registration and renewal to December 11. Do not miss this opportunity to publicize your business FREE OF CHARGE!To register, please fill out the online registration form at www.repertoire-yukon.ca. RDÉE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1048-&article=2253 The Department of Education of the Yukon government offers the Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) to employers who want to hire Yukon students during the summer.The deadline to complete the application is December 11, 2009. To learn more. RDÉE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/en/index.php?location=p1048-&article=2254 Visit the Canada Business website to find the best funding to meet your needs.The Government of Canada is committed to supporting skilled trades and apprenticeship by encouraging individuals to become certified in the skilled trades. RDÉE Yukon website also lists some funding opportunities to help you with your human resources needs. RDÉE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800