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The activities of La Federation include:
Celebration of major French festivals including La Fete St Jean-Baptiste, La Fete des Rois, Mardi Gras, utilizing traditional as well as contemporary music, dance and foods.
Participation in community ethnic festivals, drawing upon the diverse talents of members, as well as Franco-North American artists from the United States and Canada.
Partnership with local, regional and national Franco-American organizations in hosting or sponsoring educational and cultural events.
La Federation was affiliated with:
- The Franco-American and Quebec Heritage Series
- The Festival of Nations
- Action pour les Franco-Americains du Nord Est (ActFANE)
- L'Assemblee des Franco-Americains (AFA)
- Le Secretarial permanent des peuples francophones.
Maintenance of the French language, through:
- Les Nouvelles Francos/ Franco News, a monthly newsletter.
- La Table Francaise, a luncheon group, formed to provide an occasion for speaking French informally.
- Pot luck suppers and gatherings, featuring songs, films, and other programs.
- Workshops organized by the Federation's genealogical contingent, providing skills and guidance to explore family histories.
- Travel to French speaking areas of North America (and later the world), for language improvement and ethnic recognition.
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