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It’s a weekend of celebrations in the Yukon

Following National Indigenous Peoples Day tomorrow, there will be some festivities on Monday for francophones and others in the community.

“Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is a special occasion to come together every year on June 24 to celebrate the rich Francophone culture in the Yukon and across Canada,” John Streicker, the minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate, said today.

“The diverse Yukon francophone community is vibrant and steadily growing. Whether you have a strong connection to francophone heritage or are just beginning to explore its richness, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in long-standing French-Canadian traditions and present-day culture.”

The Association franco-yukonnaise (l’AFY) hosts Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations every year. 

“Come join in the festivities on June 23 in Whitehorse at Shipyards Park and June 24 in Dawson City to enjoy live music at Bombay Peggy’s under the midnight sun. Bonne Saint-Jean-Baptiste!”

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