OHPRS “French Connection” Ottawa Public Health September 26, 2008 Carole Legault Tobacco Project Officer

2 Health, Francophones and Tobacco Limited knowledge Sample sizes are often small Greater prevalence in terms of Gender Income Education Exposure to second-hand smoke To a certain extent geography

3 Being a Francophone in Ottawa Duality Bilingualism Franco-Ontarian Multi-cultural Impact on the modes of communication Minority Influence of the Anglophone majority

4 Respect Automatic delivery of quality Francophone services and programs Adaptation, not translation, built into the planning process Needs, expectations, realities and priorities

5 Roger Hart’s Ladder of Young People’s Involvement

6 Resources Displays Fact Sheets Videos Human resources Staffing Volunteers Best Practices Understanding of the population

7 Young Adult Campaign

8 Partnerships Develop community based partnerships Time intensive Building relationships Gaining trust and credibility Internal links Support network Integration

9 Limitations Organizational limits, structures and policies Commitment to quality service for Francophones Funding Understanding of the community in general and your community in particular

10 Lessons Learned Respect Resources Partnerships Understanding Success is measured differently

OHPRS “French Connection” Ottawa Public Health September 26, 2008 Carole Legault Tobacco Project Officer