About us

Présence francophone dans le Nord-Ouest depuis 2000

AFFNO’s goal is to unite Francophone and Francophiles in the North Western region of British Columbia (Haida Gwaii, Hazelton, Kitimat, Prince-Rupert, Smithers, Terrace and their regions) and to promote the French language and francophone culture, to develop and offer community and educational services in French regardless of ethnic origin, and to participate in economic development.

AFFNO offers:
- Support to new Francophones and Francophiles to the region
- Interpreting services
- Courses in French (in partnership with CPF)
- Multicultural daycare, Prince Rupert
- Income tax filing services for low-income families throughout the region
- Contests
- Cultural Link (book mobile)

AFFNO also organizes or participates in the following events:
- Halloweenfest – October (Prince Rupert)
- Corn roast – September (Terrace)
- Christmas party – December (date determined by the host city)
- Sugar Shack Festival – January (Prince Rupert)
- Saint-Jean Baptiste – June (Terrace)
- Confederation Day celebrations – July (Kitimat)
- Les Acadiens – August (Smithers)

French speaking people are part of the history of the regions as they came to establish themselves and opened businesses in the different cities of the North West. To get more detail about their contribution, contact AFFNO: Phone : 250 627-1313 E-mail :