Launch of First Acadian Heritage Month
Acadian Heritage Month kicked off today, August 1, honouring four centuries of Acadian history, culture, language and traditions. Acadian communities will host a variety of activities throughout the month and the Congrès mondial acadien 2024 will take place in southwestern Nova Scotia August 10-18. The news release about the launch is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/08/01/nova-scotias-first-acadian-heritage-month-begins
L-R : Denise Comeau Desautels, President, Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse; Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc; Lt-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc; Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Minister Colton LeBlanc; and Premier Tim Houston with the Acadian flag at Province House in Halifax. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Minister Colton LeBlanc (left) and Premier Tim Houston proclaim August to be Acadian Heritage Month. (Communications Nova Scotia)
The Acadian Heritage Month poster was launched during the event by (L-R) Lt-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, Premier Tim Houston, Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Minister Colton LeBlanc, and Denise Comeau Desautels, President, Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Serena Wu sings Ave Maris Stella, the Acadian national anthem. (Communications Nova Scotia)