Recently the tri-community welcomed some international guests to experience all the charms of northern Manitoba and the true north way of life. Students from Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) hosted some international students from France a couple of weeks ago. This was a wonderful opportunity for all the students involved for a variety of reasons.
“This is the third international exchange program we’ve run,” said MBCI French Immersion Instructor Chris Afatsawo. “The exchange is between MBCI and a sister school in Bordeaux Jean-d’Arc d’Ascension, France. The purpose of the exchange is both linguistic and cultural.