Francophone Heritage Month (March)

This timeline of the Acadians spans 400 years, starting in the early 1600's. Learn how Acadians have worked to maintain their unique language and culture.

What does the term 'Francophonie' mean? The Canadian Encyclopedia explains this, both in terms of culture and international connections.

This detailed and informative article breaks Canadian French literature into 7 periods and provides descriptions of each period.

Les Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie official site has a page listing major Francophone communities across Canada, as well as contact information for provincial associations.

This page has great information about Canada's Francophone heritage that can be shared in classrooms

A short history of the Acadians, descendants of early French settlers, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1604 and built a distinct culture and society over generations.

This map representing the French language across the provinces and territories of Canada comes from the Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie.

This video from the McCord Museum explores the century following the 1755 expulsion of the Acadians as they relocated through Eastern Canada.

This video from the McCord Museum explains how Acadians became more involved in politics and demanded their rights to property, language and religion.

Interesting statistics about Canadian Francophonie from the Government of Canada

This site has information about everyday life in New France. The site includes New France ABC (with historical artifacts that show how they lived), as well as information about the filles du roi, First Nations peoples in New France, and pictures of Quebec.