NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF WELLAND
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The City of Welland is recognizing its Francophone population with a flag raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag at City Hall on Monday, Sept. 25, at 9:30 a.m.
As one of Ontario’s 26 designated Francophone communities, the City of Welland displays its strong history of Francophone culture through its Discover Welland – Decouvrir page on its website. The page is a resource for residents and visitors alike and houses French-language news and resources.
“Today, we recognize the contributions of the French-speaking community to Welland’s cultural and historical tapestry,” said Mayor Frank Campion. “I am proud to raise the Franco-Ontarian flag and support our French-Canadian residents.”
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario first designated Sept. 25 as Franco-Ontarian Day in 2010. The City of Welland is proud of its French-Canadian heritage and will continue to support our Franco-Ontarian community.
The Franco-Ontarian flag was first raised in Sudbury in 1975. Since then, Franco-Ontarians have celebrated the anniversary of its flag on Sept. 25. The green and white flag became the official emblem of Franco-Ontarians as of June 2001.
Minister of Francophone Affairs, the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, also wrote a letter of support to the City of Welland for advancing the Francophone community’s many contributions to the City and the province.
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