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More than 65 delegates from a cross-section of groups from across the country will gather at 69传媒for The Consultation on Culture and Language Learning 2015: Perspective for the Future. The symposium is presented by 69传媒and Canadian Parents for French PEI, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. More than 17,000 people on Prince Edward Island speak French, including more than 5,000 who speak it as a first language. With more young people than ever seeking the benefits of bilingualism, participants at today鈥檚 symposium discussed their challenges and opportunities. Participants will discuss ways to encourage both first and second French language speakers to live more fully in French: at work, at home, and in public. Dr. Ronald MacDonald, UPEI鈥檚 Dean of Education, spoke of education鈥檚 role in encouraging a flourishing French community. The symposium will operate with a think-tank approach, which a variety of open space sessions to encourage dialogue. The day will include a special presentation by Graham Fraser, Canada鈥檚 Commissioner of Official Languages and music from local young entertainers Julien Kitson and Zakery Cormier. The inaugural symposium is an opportunity to bring together educators and community to network, strengthen partnerships, and identify shared priorities for improving teaching and learning, addressing achievement gaps, and sharing best practices for supporting the well-being and educational outcomes of PEI students. Organizing groups for the symposium include the PEI Department of Education, Early Childhood Development and Culture, the English Language School Board, La Commission scolaire de langue fran莽ais, Coll猫ge Acadie de 脦.-P.-脡., Holland College, 69传媒Faculty of Education, 69传媒Department of Modern Languages, 69传媒Faculty of Arts, and Canadian Parents for French PEI.