The raising of the Franco-Ontarian Flag is an important part of celebrations held throughout French communities and schools in Ontario.
Students and staff at Ecole Franco-Ouest and Ecole St. Joseph in Espanola banded together yesterday to raise the flag, participate in arts and crafts, and celebrate through song and dance.
The day celebrates the French heritage of those who call Ontario their home.
Franco-Ontarian Day was established in 2010 with the flag being raised for the first time on September 25th, 1975 at the University of Sudbury.
It was created by history professor Gaétan Gervais and political science student, Michel Dupuis.
