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Fransaskois are francophones or French Canadians living in the Prairie province of Saskatchewan.
Population Representing about 2% of the inhabitants of the province, and like the province itself natural increase and net emigration nearly balance one another out. Fransaskois and Fransaskoises are chiefly found in large cities such as Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw. However, they form a plurality or majority in small towns like Gravelbourg, Albertville, Duck Lake, Zenon Park, and Bellegarde. Rights There is no Constitutional protection per se for the language rights of Fransaskois. In particular, there are few French language educational institutions in the province. Culture Despite their numbers, Fransaskois celebrate their vibrant culture regularly. Folk arts, visual arts, fine arts and performance arts all feature prominently in their festivals. The most famous Fransaskoise was Jeanne Sauvé, born in Prud'homme. She was a Liberal MP, Cabinet minister, Speaker of the House of Commons and ultimately Governor General of Canada. In the arts, notable Fransaskois include the folk band Hart-Rouge and children's entertainer Carmen Campagne (both from the small town of Willow Bunch) and the band Poly-Esther, who have been present on the Canadian stage and in Québec. In terms of theatre, there is a French language professional theatre company called La Troupe du Jour, based in Saskatoon and founded in 1987. | ||||||||
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