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Jeanne Lajoie

S1 E16
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2026

Jeanne Lajoie, or “the Maid of Pembroke,” fought against English-language assimilation in Ontario by teaching French in defiance of Regulation 17, which prohibited it. Like Joan of Arc, she embodied courage and dedication.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Canadian and World Studies History (Canadian and World Studies) Français
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Themes:
Franco-Ontarian Culture
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E13 : Michaëlle Jean

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E14 : Paul Demers

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E15 : Étienne Brûlé

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    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
    Subjects:
    Canadian and World Studies History (Canadian and World Studies) Français
    Skills:
    Self-Directed Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving
    Themes:
    Franco-Ontarian Culture