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The Community of
Francois

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With less than 200 residents, in Francois one could literally get to know every member of the community with a short visit. Our people are industrious and largely self-reliant, our children enjoy freedoms many children can only dream about, and our seniors are held in great respect. They are the life blood of Francois.

   

As with many Newfoundland outports, our population is aging and knowledge of the way life was once lived here is being lost with the passing of our elders.

 
 

Local boys show off their “boat building” skills

 
 
Their experiences are part of each person who still lives here. They are the links to our heritage. Our community is changing, but we still hold on to many of the old ways. The lives of those who came before us is extremely important to us and our lives are still rich in their culture.

The fishery is still the heart of the community. Most jobs are either directly or indirectly related to the industry. The remainder of out workforce is made up of service industry workers including lighthouse keepers, store clerks, school teachers, hydro workers, and post office employees.

 
 
 

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