Join Us in Québec This Fall!
The Rockford Institute and Chronicles present a North American Convivium, September 3-8, 2009
“Enduring Québec”
The story of Québec is an amazing tale of cultural survival. It begins with brave men—French, English, and American, who fought for Québec, including the gallant Montcalm who died defending the city on the Plains of Abraham and the bold General Wolfe who died in the attack. Although conquered by England and virtually alone on an English-speaking continent, the Québecois held fast to an identity, culture, and language that were threatened with extinction. Today, there is more French spoken in Québec than there was 50 years ago, but have the Québecois triumphed only to surrender to the myth of multiculturalism and the Marxist internationalism that threatens all small nations?
Speakers include . . .
Thomas Fleming, Gail Fleming, Christopher Check, and special guest Ambassador James Bissett.
Cost:
Single: $1,495
Couple: $2,295
The price for the Convivium includes:
• Five nights’ lodging at Le Château Frontenac* (arrive Sept. 3, depart Sept. 8 )
• A welcoming reception
• Three group dinners
• One group lunch
• Guided walks to historic sites
• Lectures and discussions on the culture, history, and current politics of North America’s most beautiful city.
Details:
All prices increase $300.00 after June 15, 2009. Registration is limited. Previous Convivia have sold out. Registration fees are based on current exchange rates; the Institute reserves the right to assess a fee, should rates change significantly at the dollar’s expense.
For more information, or to register, contact Christopher Check at (815) 964-5811.
*Commanding a bluff overlooking the Saint Lawrence, Le Château Frontenac is among the world’s most magnificent hotels. This historic property is in the heart of Old Québec and is a destination unto itself.
TRI Events :: Apr.28.2009 :: Convivia, Québec 2009 :: 1 Comment »
Sir :
I am an Anglophone and I live in Québec. I was born in Montréal and moved to Québec four years ago to attend law school. I am bilingual in English and French.
Your conference is very expensive. I wonder however if there are more modest fees available for those who would like to attend and actually live in Québec City and region?
Sincerely Yours,
David A. Kyne, bac., (hon)., maîtrise,
9me juin 2009