Dating back to 1818, Université de Saint-Boniface is the very first educational institution in Western Canada. Established by Father Norbert Provencher, it had its humble beginnings in a small house where Latin was taught to the boys of the French-speaking Red River Settlement, thus introducing a tradition of excellence in education.
The school continued to grow and moved into the building on the corner of Taché Avenue and Masson Street in 1855. From 1866 to 1870, under the guidance of Bishop Dugas, the school developed a more classical college model, with emphasis on the teaching of Latin, Greek and philosophy. One of its more notable students was Louis Riel, who went on to become the founder of the province of Manitoba.
The 1960s were marked by three major changes: the arrival of women into the classroom (1959), the beginnings of continuing education (including conversational French classes, which are still very popular today) and the institution’s transition to a secular administration (1969). In 1975, it began offering technical and professional programs, and this division continues to flourish. Eight years later, the institution began to focus solely on post-secondary education, with high school courses being transferred to Collège Louis Riel.
Since its inception, USB has been a pivotal point, a protector and a promoter of French life and culture. Today, its students come from countries around the world and its reputation for excellence has spread far beyond Canada’s borders.
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