The Association Communautaire Fransaskoise Moose Jaw (ACFMJ) is Moose Jaw’s francophone and francophile community organization, promoting the language and culture that hold an intimate place in Canadian society.
The ACFMJ is bringing hip-hop artist Shawn Jobin to École Ducharme on Oct. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Jobin is a Saskatoon-based rapper, DJ, and spoken word artist who has been performing since he was 12 years old. Now 29, he has toured internationally and won numerous awards and prizes for his music.
Jobin is also a prominent member of the Association jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF), which works to promote and preserve the French language among the youth of Saskatchewan.
He was part of a "historic" announcement earlier this year when the AJF said they would hold a weekend of Fransaskois celebrations in Saskatoon from Oct. 21 to 23.
The French Associations of Saskatchewan welcome anyone who wants to know more about the language and all that comes with it. ACFMJ regularly holds French classes designed for complete beginners to the language.
“Our people have been confined indoors for a long time, during the COVID period, so this is a cultural event,” said Papy Kasangaki, ACFMJ president. “We’re looking forward to having Shawn Jobin come and be here with us on Oct. 9.”
Tickets are available through the ACFMJ Facebook page.
Jobin has represented Canadian Prairie fransaskoise music in France, Belgium, and Mexico.
His latest album, Distance, was released in 2021 and is available on all popular streaming services.
