I have experienced assimilation. I heard the term "franciser" today, which applies to people like me who have been assimilated. However, I am trying to return to my francophone roots.
However, there are challenges. I represent the city of Cornwall, near Ottawa, where approximately 50% of the population is of francophone origin. Of this number, approximately half still speaks some French. Just as in your situation, the municipality has many francophiles, anglophones who have learned to speak French. There are more and more of them. In fact, there are twice as many francophiles as there are francophones.
However, there are problems. In Cornwall, we have a cultural centre. When there is an event showcasing francophone artists, even if it is an incredible show, we cannot manage to attract a crowd since francophiles do not have the same culture as francophones. We promote bilingualism in Cornwall, but not the francophonie. It is a situation that poses a significant challenge.
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