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Acknowledgements – AWOULABA, WOMEN & BUSINESS 2025
Pont Cultural Bridge extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, partners, jury members, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to the outstanding success of AWOULABA, WOMEN & BUSINESS 2025 . This edition once again highlighted the talent, courage, creativity, and leadership of women entrepreneurs within our community. Through their inspiring journeys, they have demonstrated that women’s entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic growth and cultural divers
Mohamed Kourouma
10 hours ago1 min read


PCB Awards – Alberta Francophonie Excellence Awards 2025
Here is a polished English version , suitable for the PCB website , focused exclusively on the PCB Awards , highlighting the spirit of excellence , the award recipients , and the Honorary Award , with a professional and inspiring tone: PCB Awards – Alberta Francophonie Excellence Awards The PCB Awards – Alberta Francophonie Excellence Awards are a flagship initiative of Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB) , rooted in its core mission: to build cultural, social, and institutional brid
Mohamed Kourouma
6 days ago2 min read


Thank You for the Success of the Pont Cultural Bridge Annual Gala
Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB) would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the outstanding success of the PCB Annual Gala . This flagship event brought together nearly 250 participants , including guests, partners, award recipients, volunteers, and community members, in a spirit of celebration, recognition, and togetherness. This strong turnout reflects not only the growing enthusiasm for the PCB Annual Gala, but also the vitality and commitment of Al
Mohamed Kourouma
Feb 32 min read


🎬 Special Screening in Medicine Hat
D’ici mais d’ailleurs & Venue de loin On Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:45 PM , Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB) invites you to a special film screening at St. Mary’s Immersion School (155 11 St SW, Medicine Hat) . As part of its provincial tour, PCB will present: 🎥 D’ici mais d’ailleurs A powerful and inspiring collection of short films exploring themes of identity, immigration, belonging, and living together within Francophone minority communities. Through authentic and mov
Mohamed Kourouma
Feb 21 min read


Special screening at Brooks!
The Pont Cultural Bridge invites you to discover the short film collection "From Here but Elsewhere" Date : Friday, January 30, 2026 – 4:45 PM Address : JBS CANADA CENTER - FLEXHALL (323 1 ST E, BROOKS, AB T1R0Z1) Partner : REFIA Dive into the inspiring journeys of immigrants in Canada — a sincere look at integration, resilience and living together. Screening followed by a discussion and a friendly cocktail reception Contact: 403-607-9040 FREE ACTIVITY Cultural Bridge —
Mohamed Kourouma
Jan 261 min read


AFRIKANITY, Afro Calgary 2026: A festival at the heart of diversity, inclusion and living together
Organized by the Pont Cultural Bridge , AFRIKANITÉ: Afro Calgary is a Francophone and multicultural cultural festival that will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Calgary , as part of Black History Month . This flagship event aims to celebrate Afro-descendant cultures while strengthening intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, and civic engagement within the Calgary and Franco-Albertan communities. The festival brings together artists, community organizations, inst
Mohamed Kourouma
Jan 261 min read


AFRIKANITÉ : Afro-Calgary 2026
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 | ⏰ 11am to 6pm Alberta's Francophone communities will be celebrating A major event that will bring together: - Many officials - The vast majority of Francophone community leaders in Calgary and the surrounding area - Several leaders of Francophone organizations - Two panel discussions to exchange ideas about our opportunities - Dozens of exhibitors - Food stalls with African flavors - Numerous artists and orchestras And much more… A festive and
Mohamed Kourouma
Jan 81 min read


The PCB Educational Day on January 5, 2026
MY PD DAYS AT PCB 2025-2026 Monday, January 5, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will have many wonderful activities for our little friends. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN: https://forms.gle/yz3FcjM5hrfke2Ln7 Registration fees: $30 a child $55 two children $80 three children Please make your payment via Interac to this email address: finances@pontculturalbridge.ca REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026 at 5 PM LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS!!! Cont
Mohamed Kourouma
Dec 29, 20251 min read


👑 AWOULABA, WOMEN & BUSINESS 2025 : VOTE NOW AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE GRAND FINALE !
VOTE NOW AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE GRAND FINALE ! Support excellence and female entrepreneurship by actively participating in the election of the AWOULABA 2025! STEP 1: THE PUBLIC VOTE Your voice matters! Discover the candidates, their projects, and their journeys, and help us choose the next ambassador. Voting Period: From December 12 to 26, 2026 Watch the candidates' videos: Click here to watch VOTE NOW: Access the voting form STEP 2: THE GRAND FINALE AND GALA Come
Mohamed Kourouma
Dec 12, 20251 min read


PCB 2025 HONORARY AWARD
SUZANNE LAMY-THIBAUDEAU An exceptional woman, devoted to Alberta’s Francophonie and to advancing the rights and well-being of women. This recognition honours Suzanne Lamy-Thibaudeau , whose long-standing commitment to the community continues to have a meaningful and lasting impact. Since her arrival in Fort McMurray in 1978 , Suzanne has been deeply involved in Alberta’s francophone community. She served as Community Development Officer for five years with the ACFA regional c
Mohamed Kourouma
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Special screening in Edmonton: ALBERTA TOURING
Special screening in Edmonton! The Cultural Bridge invites you to discover the collection of short films "From Here, but Elsewhere" . Date and time : Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 3:00 PM Address : PCB Conference Room (8925 82AV NW - Edmonton, AB.) Dive into the inspiring journeys of immigrants in Canada — a sincere look at integration, resilience and living together. Screening followed by a discussion and a friendly cocktail reception Confirm your attendance before Decemb
Mohamed Kourouma
Nov 28, 20251 min read


ALBERTAINE TOUR "FROM HERE, BUT ELSEWHERE"
As part of the Alberta tour "From Here, But From Elsewhere" First screening of the film "From far away " ( Shira Avni & Serene El-haj Daoud ). An inspiring film about inclusion, diversity and immigration in Canada, made available by the NFB . Target audience: elementary school to 12 years old Total duration offered : 40 minutes (introduction, broadcast and discussion); but the program is flexible and adaptable to your needs. Educational objectives: - To raise students' a
Mohamed Kourouma
Nov 27, 20251 min read


🌟 AWOULABA: WOMEN & BUSINESS 2025 / THE CANDIDATES 🌟
✨ Let's Honor Women, Entrepreneurship, and Beauty ✨ The Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB) is delighted to present the five candidates for the 2025 edition: CHRISTELLE, DORVAL, SIDONIE, FLORENTINE and RAMATU . From December 12, 2025 , the public will be able to view videos of the candidates and vote online. Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026 for the PCB Grand Gala , where the grand winner of this exceptional edition will be announced. Businesses, organization, institutions — as
Mohamed Kourouma
Nov 7, 20251 min read


PCB AWARDS 2025 – ALBERTA FRANCOPHONIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - Organized by the Pont Cultural Bridge
Nominations open on October 25, 2025 to celebrate those who, through their actions, contribute to the influence and development of the Alberta Francophonie . The PCB Awards honor individuals, associations and organizations that embody the values of excellence, inclusion, leadership and community engagement : 🏆 MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 This award recognizes a man whose exceptional achievements during the year have had a positive and lasting impact on Alberta's Francoph
Mohamed Kourouma
Oct 23, 20252 min read


𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔: 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 & 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 – 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!
𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣, 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 & 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 The 9th edition of AWOULABA: Women & Business is set...
Mohamed Kourouma
Oct 7, 20251 min read


"LEADERS OF TOMORROW, INCLUSIVE FRANCOPHONIE" PROJECT
Pont Cultural Bridge presents an ambitious project aimed at building a future generation of community leaders committed to the promotion...
Mohamed Kourouma
Oct 7, 20251 min read


📣 PCB MINI CAMP – STARTING OCTOBER 6, 2025 📣
The Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB) is organizing a Mini Camp starting Monday, October 6, 2025 , for children aged 5 to 15 . Objective : To...
Mohamed Kourouma
Sep 30, 20251 min read


School strike? The PCB is here for your children
The Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB) will set up a childcare service in the event of a teachers' strike. Edmonton, September 19, 2025 –...
Mohamed Kourouma
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Second Burglary at the Cultural Bridge: What You Need to Know
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Cultural Bridge Victim of Second Burglary in Three Weeks Edmonton, September 16, 2025 – The Pont...
Mohamed Kourouma
Sep 16, 20251 min read


Pont Cultural Bridge Victim of Burglary
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Cultural Bridge Victim of Burglary Edmonton, August 20, 2025 – The Pont Cultural Bridge (PCB)...
Tidjane Ly
Aug 21, 20251 min read
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