Let me just say that I have lived there for 21 years, as I mentioned. I am married to an anglophone who learned to speak French. Everyone in my family is bilingual. When we had children, we decided to speak only French at home because there is so much English everywhere. Speaking either language was never a challenge for them. They are very comfortable in both languages. I gave them home schooling for a few years and now they attend a francophone school. I am very glad that my children got their education in French.
I am a newcomer to the board of directors. I only joined it last fall. I was not involved before because I was living outside of town, at a 40-minute distance from downtown Whitehorse. Last year, we moved and I decided that it was time for me to get involved. I have some very close friends who have worked very hard to promote our beloved francophone culture. It required some effort, and I derived great benefit it. I really saw how much hard work had been done.