The Impact of Education and Culture on the Retention and Propagation of French in Ontario, Canada.

The Franco-Ontarian identity as a linguistic group has deep historical roots and a significant numerical base. However, its location in a North American Anglo-Saxon dominated stronghold that not only looms largely in linguistic terms, but culturally, as well, presents special challenges as it pertains to retention and propagation of the language and culture. To address this concern, the province has achieved a collaborative effort of government and community-based initiatives to assure the future of the Ontarian francophonie. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]