AFCY declares ‘new chapter’ with appointment of executive director

AFCY declares ‘new chapter’ with appointment of executive director Ollie Williams Monday September 21, 2026 at 11:00am MT A submitted photo of Francis Giguère. Share Yellowknife’s francophone cultural association has a new executive director and says it’s preparing to embark on a series of new projects. In a news release last week, L’Association franco-culturelle de Yellowknife – or AFCY – said Francis Giguère had taken over as executive director and will meet with members of the city’s francophone community in the coming months to hear their needs and ideas. “I am very pleased to put my experience to work for a community to which I am already deeply attached,” Giguère was quoted as saying in French. “I want to help make the AFCY an open, welcoming and vibrant gathering place where Yellowknife’s Francophone community can connect, grow and share what it has to offer.” AFCY said the appointment “marks the beginning of a new chapter” for the organization, with details of more projects to follow in the coming months. Advertisement. Advertisement. “From cultural events and community activities to initiatives for diverse audiences and new collaborations,” AFCY stated in French, “the association intends to continue providing opportunities to gather, connect, and live in French in Yellowknife.” Related Articles Yellowknife’s Radio-Canada signal will switch next week November 22, 2022 All-female, francophone cast takes the stage at NACC this week May 19, 2022 Francophone community to promote NWT at events in France and Morocco October 30, 2022 Top Stories NWT family must redo months of treatment after contract is cancelled September 21, 2026 Parks Canada says it’s working on tailings threat to Wood Buffalo September 21, 2026 Boat previously sinking in Yellowknife Bay floats once more September 21, 2026 New regs propose scrapping NWT’s liquor board among other changes September 21, 2026 Chamber releases nominees for Yellowknife’s 2026 business awards September 20, 2026 This article written by: Ollie Williams Ollie is Cabin Radio's editor and a co-founder of the station.