Government Promotes National Acadian Day, Genealogy Pavilion

Nova Scotians will celebrate the province's vibrant Acadian and francophone culture and heritage on National Acadian Day, Friday, Aug. 15.

"National Acadian Day is a time for all Nova Scotians to experience the vitality of life that the Acadian and francophone community brings to the province," said Acadian Affairs Minister Michel Samson. "I wish all of our friends and partners a wonderful National Acadian Day."

Communities across the province are raising the Acadian flag for its 130th anniversary.

"I invite you to celebrate the Acadian history, language and culture by taking part in one or more of the many Acadian Day activities planned around the province," said Ghislain Boudreau, interim chair, Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse. "Happy Acadian Day to each and every one."

Government is helping to promote Acadian and francophone culture and heritage by sponsoring the genealogy pavilion at ExpoMONDE, an international showcase of the Congrès mondial acadien 2014, from Aug. 14-23 in Grand Falls, N.B. More than 15 organizations that specialize in Acadian and francophone genealogy and history expect to greet thousands of people from around the world.

"For generations, the stories and traditions of the Acadian people of Nova Scotia have been enhanced by the many francophones from New Brunswick, Quebec, Louisiana, France, Africa, and many other parts of the world that have chosen to join communities throughout the province," said Mr. Samson. "I thank all of the organizations and volunteers at the genealogy pavilion in Grand-Falls for helping people from around the world to learn about their Acadian roots, many whose lineage began here in Nova Scotia."

To view the presentation schedule at the Genealogy Pavilion, visit http://cma2014.com/images/programmation/Pavillon_Genealogie_Presentations.pdf .

For more information about the Congrès mondial acadien 2014, go to http://www.cma2014.com/en/ .