This article examines the 20 years of existence of the professional journal Reflets, launched in 1995. While looking at the journal's impact, challenges and perspectives, it pays tribute to the empowerment practices of the Franco-Ontarian communities Le dossier Reflets -Vol. 21, N o 2, automne 2015 72 who were able to create and develop this journal, in spite of few resources and many structural challenges.