After 13 years of existence, it is time for us to revisit our aims and objectives since the priorities and needs of members have changes since our founding," said Kabatakaka.
He adds that when the association began there were about 20 Africans in Sudbury and today there are more than 100.
"We will be looking at a new plan of action in order to better serve the African community," said Kabatakaka.
Students visit health fair Grade 8 students from elementary schools in Greater Sudbury recently attended the Health Career Fair at College Boreal.
The fair was organized by the Consortium national de formation en santé, College Boreal, Laurentian University, the French-language Health Services of the Sudbury region, the Regroupement des intervenants francophones en santé et en services sociaux and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
The goal of the activity was to raise awareness of the wide range of health careers available, as well as the advantages of pursuing French-language studies.
Students were able to attend interactive presentations in different fields such as speech therapy, paramedic care and pharmaceutical techniques.
Art exhibit
The Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario offers the opportunity to see the exhibition of Annie Pelletier, Tuesdays to Saturdays, noon-5 p. m., until June 28.
Pelletier is originally from Asbestos in Quebec's Eastern Township. She has been living in Trois-Rivières for about 15 years.
Her exhibition is entitled "Shelves: a part of a larger surface."
From the sidewalks, through the gallery's storefront, people can see shelves full of salvaged objects. Estranged from their original functions, these objects are displayed in a show of light, colour and forms. Transparency and hues of green predominate this illuminated pictorial composition.
The gallery is located at 174 Elgin St.
Francophones fetted
Six francophones from the region of Sudbury were honoured by the Federation des ainés francophones de l'Ontario for their commitment to the Ontario francophone seniors federation and the seniors groups in the region. Recipients of the Médaille de fidèlité (fidelity medal) was awarded to Eva Mazerolle from Hanmer, Germain Dupuis from Sturgeon Falls, Stella Meilleur from Azilda and Réna Piette from Lavigne.
Three francophones -- Gratien Allaire (Sudbury) Émile Maheu (Azilda) and Collin Bourgeois (Sturgeon Falls) -- received the Carte tille de platine (platine card).
The honour was given during a gala evening at College Boreal to celebrate the federation's 30th anniversary
By CLAIRE PILON
From thesudburystar.com
