Encyclopedia of french cultural heritage in north america

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.

Université de Moncton

With over 180 programs of study and three regional campuses, Université de Moncton in New Brunswick is Canada’s largest French-language university outside Québec. Founded in 1963, the University is at the heart of the province’s Acadian and francophone heritage. It has awarded over 45,000 degrees since its establishment, contributing significantly to the community’s vitality and development. Its mission is not only educational, but culturalas well. Universitéde Moncton and its many affiliate organizations actively promote Acadian history, heritage...

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Chanson

Pendant longtemps transmises de bouche à oreille, les chansons commencent à être enregistrées de manière permanente à la fin du XIX^e siècle, grâce à l’invention du phonographe et du gramophone. L’industrie de la chanson était née, ainsi que les carrières des chanteurs et chanteuses populaires.

Théâtre

Le patrimoine de l’Amérique française est riche d’une longue tradition théâtrale : en effet, le théâtre s’implante en Amérique en même temps que les premiers Français! L’art dramatique se manifeste sous diverses formes et remplit plusieurs fonctions. Il revendique, il prie, il chante, il amuse.

Chanson francophone

Théâtre francophone