Impact de la crise de la COVID-19 sur les familles francophones dans les Prairies canadiennes

Leis, Anne; de Moissac, Danielle; Proulx-Cullen, Elyse; Gnidehou, Sedami; Marchak, Kristan; Keough, Catelyn; Chaput, Mélanie; Turgeon, Marianne

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Contexte et but. Dans le contexte linguistique minoritaire où l’accès à des services en français est un défi, l’étude voulait documenter dans quelle mesure la crise de la pandémie avait eu un impact sur les familles francophones au Manitoba, Saskatchewan et Alberta.

Méthodes. À partir des informations recueillies lors de 6 World Café du Monde, un sondage a été créé et distribué en ligne aux membres d’organismes francophones dans ces provinces. Des analyses descriptives et de régression ont été menées.

Résultats. Des 319 familles, la grande majorité a reconnu l’impact négatif et anxiogène de la pandémie. Plusieurs facteurs de risque ont été identifiés : une compréhension moyenne ou faible de l’anglais, la déconnexion avec la communauté francophone locale, la difficulté de vivre en français en famille et de suivre la scolarité de ses enfants à la maison.

Conclusion. La pandémie a été un défi pour les familles francophones des Prairies. Des ressources accrues en français et des politiques de soutien sont recommandées.

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communauté,
langue officielle,
contexte minoritaire des Prairies,
impact pandémie,
mesures postpandémie

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Background and aim. Within the linguistic minority context where access to services in French is a challenge, the study aimed to document to what extent the pandemic had an impact on Francophone families in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Methods. Based on the qualitative analysis of data collected in 6 World Cafés, an on-line survey was distributed to members of Francophone organizations in these provinces. Descriptive and regression analyses were conducted.

Results. Of 319 families, the majority recognized the negative and anxiety provoking aspects of the pandemic. Several risk factors were identified: an average or below average mastery of English, isolation from the local Francophone community, difficulty with living in French with their family and supporting children’s education at home.

Conclusion. The pandemic was a challenge for Francophone families in the Prairies. Additional resources in French and supportive policies are recommended.

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francophone community,
official language,
minority context of the Prairies,
impact of COVID-19,
post-pandemic measures

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