Recent Articles
The Point: a Franco-American Heritage Site in Salem, Massachusetts
Traditional French Songs in Ontario
Fort William, Crossroad of a Fur Trading Empire
The Guigues Elementary School in Ottawa
Centre franco-ontarien de folklore (CFOF)
Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française (CRCCF)
Welcome to the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America! As you browse the site, you will learn about the heritage of French-speaking North America, as well as about its history and diversity. Get to know the people who preserve and cherish it, discover the places where it finds expression and become familiar with the trends that have shaped and influenced its evolution throughout history.
Article Summary
By Piccinin, Helgi
Festival International de Louisiane
In the spring of 2009, a team of young videographers set out from Quebec to travel across North America aboard a school bus. The first leg of this group adventure, christened Video Eldorado, took the youngsters to Louisiana, where they were fascinated by the region’s unique francophone culture. Their first stop was in Lafayette for the Festival International de Louisiane, a major event for Franco-Americans. This festival brings together artists from theatre, the visual arts and, most of all, music. The festival presents manifestations of Cajun culture mainly, and provides an opportunit...
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
Videos
Images
