On a periodic
basis, I (infrequently) send out Acadian Genealogy resource information on a complimentary
basis to those folks who have subscribed to receive same. If you want to be added
to my mailing list, just sent an email to newsletter@acadian.org with the single word "subscribe"
(without the quotation marks) in the SUBJECT portion of the message. Please
include your complete name (first AND last) in the BODY of the message, otherwise,
your request CANNOT be validated.
The author of the excellent
publication "The History
of the Cajuns", my good friend Alex Loya, was deployed to Iraq and
in his absence, I have been asked to act as official distributor of his book.
The cost of this exhaustive 678 pages book, is $34.95 (USA funds) plus shipping-handling
[details]. Merely connect
to my secure server to place
your Online Order using Visa or Master Card. Yvon Cyr.
(Moncton, May 14th, 2009) Thanks
to a partnership with CapAcadie.com, the 2009 World Acadian Congress (WAC) wishes
to invite Acadians from around the world to register on the new Map of Acadians
made available today on the CapAcadie.com and cma2009.ca websites. As the 2009
WAC approaches, the Map of Acadians is a uniting project for the Acadian people.
“Acadians are everywhere, in India, in China, in the United States, in
Alberta, in Europe. The Map of Acadians is a way to show where we are, wherever
that is”, says 2009 WAC general director, Robert Frenette. “It will
be interesting to see how the map, a portrait of the Acadian diaspora, unfolds
as days and weeks pass.”
“Share the map with your friends
and your family, invite everyone to get on the map”, adds CapAcadie.com
assistant director, André Wilson.
Acadian World Map
NOTE FROM YVON: Sadly though,
neither CMA-2009 and/or CapAcadie.com are providing English translation for
the many Acadians-Cajuns now living all over the world... WHO CAN NO LONGER
SPEAK OR UNDERSTAND FRENCH!
Fortunately, my good friend Rachelle
Dugas has provided me the following translation of the French instructions
on the CapAcadie web site. You may want to cut-and-paste these instruction into
one of your word processing programs (i.e. Notepad; Wordpad; MSWord; etc. and
print them out BEFORE you click on the link. Here are Rachelle's translated
instructions:
Just under
the map, click on "Ajoutez-moi à la carte" RED BUTTON ON LEFT.
Then, under Option 2, click on "Créer un nouveau compte" BIG
RED BUTTON ON RIGHT.
Then fill in the following:
Étape 1 - Step
1
Pays = Country (you will
find the US when you scroll down) Code Postal = Zip
Code
Étape 2 = Step
2
Compte = Account
Prénom = First
name
Nom = Last name
Nom d'utilisateur = Username
(you create it when signing up)
Adresse e-mail = Email
address
Mot de passe = password
Confirmer le mot de passe
= Confirm password
Finally,
click on the red button that says "Créez mon compte" which
means, create my account.
NOTE FROM YVON:
a) Using your postal code, CapAcadie.com
will place a yellow star on the Acadian World Map, where you reside. To view
the portion of the map where YOU live, just click-and-drag the mouse
to your State/Province.
b) When you pass your mouse over
top of the star, you will see your 'username' displayed.
c) If you've done everything correctly,
you will also receive a message (in French of course) from CapAcadie.com
Details of my attendance at CMA-2009...
The Pokemouche Region of New Brunswick
will host a multitude of festive and interactive activities that will take place
outside where the innovation, creativity, and know-how of Acadia and the Francophonie
will be displayed. This village, both physical and virtual, which will be a
place of meetings, merry-making, and entertainment, is designed as a human and
technological mosaic presenting Acadia and the Francophonie in the many fields
in which they have made their mark. Spaces dedicated to specific fields such
as technology, science, economy, cooking, arts, genealogy, culture and
music, communities, and so on, will enable the visitors to discover the wealth
of the Acadian and Franchophone ingenuity.
I personally will be attending CMA-2009,
along with brother and our respective wives! We will have a booth at the Espace
2009, Marché Acadien, Pokemouche, New Brunswick (on Highway 11, about
15 minutes south of Caraquest, New Brunswick) from August 16th to August 22nd.
Hours of operation will be from 10:00AM to 8:00 PM and there is no entrance
fee and ample visitors parking.
There are so many activities scheduled
at Espace2009, that I recommend you connect directly to the official
CMA-2009 site and view the 'happenings' there, every day from August 16th to
August 22nd... you'll be impressed!
CMA2009 organizers anticipate over
100,000 visitors will check-out the 500,000 square feet of expositions at Espace
2009 andI'm personally hoping to have the opportunity to visit with
many of my Acadian-Cajun Internet cousins.
The
4th Acadian World Congress (CMA 2009) will be held from August 7th to August 23rd,
2009, in the Acadian Peninsula, in northeast New Brunswick. The World Acadian
Congress is a huge gathering of Acadians from all over the world. It takes place
every five years. It is a unique occasion for the residents of the Acadian Peninsula
to showcase themselves to the rest of the world, as well as the perfect opportunity
to meet with cousins from far away. The CMA
2009 is also a meeting place for family reunions, outdoor concerts, thematic and
community events, and popular and scientific conferences. In short, the CMA 2009
will showcase a huge line-up of activities for all tastes and all ages, spread
over the entire territory of the Acadian Peninsula.
The
first World Acadian Congress took place in 1994, in south-eastern New Brunswick,
and it was organized by nine francophone municipalities from that area. The second
Congress took place in 1999 in Louisiana and the third was organized in 2004 in
Nova Scotia. In 2009, the Acadian Peninsula is playing host to the 4th Congress.
1.
Want to generate extra revenues to cover the expense of your family reunion? Contact
me for complete details for promoting/marketing
the numerous "Acadian Family Genealogy" CD-ROMs available from me, during
Congres Mondial Acadien. Great opportunity for "shakers and movers".
3.
Does your family have (or plan on having) a web site to provide 'cousins' worldwide
the exciting details of your upcoming family reunion? Please ask them to connect
to... http://www.acadian.org/linkmachine/links/links.html
click on "Add a Site" and place a link there, to significantly increase
the numbers of visitors to the site. In addition, if I am provided the URL address,
I'll be happy to add it to this page of my site.
Northern and Southern Acadie
unites to offer an unforgettable reunion to the LeBlanc, Melanson and Bourque
families!
Lafayette, LA – A partnership announced in
May between Louisiane-Acadie, Inc., Acadian band 1755 and CapAcadie.com has
setup an easy way for the LeBlanc, Melanson and Bourque families to register
for their upcoming August 21st reunion. Starting today, members of these families
interested in attending their 2009 Congrès mondial acadien reunion can
visit http://1755.capacadie.com/reunion-familles and both register and pay online.
For those who prefer more traditional registration and payment, the form for
download is available at the same address.
The organizing committee encourages all those who
plan to attend to register as soon as possible to ensure that everything goes
smoothly. “Guest chefs from Louisiana will be preparing the meal so we’d
like to give them an idea how much to prepare,” explains Louisiane-Acadie
president Ray Trahan. “With these big families we know that a lot of people
can attend so we would like to know in advance. That being said, we certainly
won’t turn anyone away at the door!”
Along with great food, participants will be able
to attend a religious ceremony at Notre Dame de la Salette Church, lectures
and more importantly will be able to meet and chat with their family members
from all over the world. The event will take place at Tracadie-Sheila’s
Arena on August 21st and will finish with a bang thanks to 1755’s generous
invitation to family members. All reunion participants are invited to attend
the band’s performance that evening at the Tracadie-Sheila baseball field.
The big outdoor show will also feature Louisiana’s Waylon Thibodeaux and
New Brunswick’s Hert LeBlanc and Cayouche.
LeBlanc, Melanson (Melancon/Mellanson) and Bourque
(Bourg/Bourk) family members interested in having tables and information or
genealogy exhibits at the reunion are asked to contact Rachelle Dugas at rachelle@louisiane-acadie.com.
Date: May 19th, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 19th to June 5th
Acadian Memorial Foundation, CAFA,
History Break Tours
Ray Trahan - 337.288.2681 Cord Stuart, 298.8965
Acadian Memorial & Confederation of Acadian Family Association
Calling All Cajuns!
Lafayette, LA ~ Calling All Cajuns! The Acadian Memorial
of St. Martinville and CAFA, (Confederation of Acadian Family Association),
is sponsoring a bus tour to the Acadian Peninsula of New Brunswick, Canada for
the 2009 World Congress of the Acadians (Congrès Mondial Acadien). Cord
Stuart, with History Break Tours, is coordinating the trip.
The bus will depart Lafayette on August 6th and return to Lafayette on August
28th. For those not interested in riding the bus for 3 days, a flight into Bangor,
Maine will be arranged. The bus will meet those flying to Bangor on August,
9th. Afterwards, the group will enjoy a lobster bake in the Acadia National
Park of Maine, then drive into the Acadian Peninsula the next day.
During the Congrès (World Congress of the Acadians), tour participates
can take part in several events such as, family reunions, the Grand Tinitamarre
in Caraquet, the closing ceremonies in Tracadie-Sheila on the 23rd of August
etc. etc.
The entire package offers 22 days of motor coach transportation, 21 nights of
accommodations, 21 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, luggage handling for 1
suitcase and a whole lot of Acadian FUN.
For more information call 337-288-2681, 337-394-2258 or 337-298-8965.
A $1000.00 deposit per person is due by June 5th. to reserve your rooms. The
total cost of the trip for someone sharing a double room is $3,375.
May 2009;
The Acadian
Memorial and CAFA (Confederation of Acadian Families Association) are teaming
together to sponsor a bus trip from Louisiana to the 2009 Congrès Mondial
Acadian to be held on August 7 thru August 23rd in the Acadian Peninsula of
New Brunswick. For those who are interested in joining the trip, a meeting is
set for March 16th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Martinville’s Acadian Memorial Conference
Room. For information, call (337) 298-8965; 288-2681 or 394-2258.
May 4, 2009
LeBlancs, Melansons and Bourques
get ready: you will be having a reunion at the 2009 Congrès mondial acadien
2009!
(LAFAYETTE, LA - May 4, 2009) With less than 100
days left until the 4th Congrès mondial acadien kicks off in New Brunswick’s
Acadian Peninsula, over 85 Acadian family organizations are preparing their
reunions.
The Congrès mondial acadien (CMA) is an
international event that brings Acadians of the world together every five years
in a different Acadian heartland. The two to three-week event features a diverse
program of events such as community fairs, huge outdoor concerts, artistic performances,
conferences, family reunions, sport and much more that attract Acadians from
Eastern Canada, Louisiana, Québec, France and elsewhere. Seeing as Acadian
heritage is the common thread connecting the participants, the family reunion
component of the CMA is very popular. Therefore, as the Peninsula prepares,
in Louisiana, Cajuns are planning their trips to Canada and their participation
in these reunions. However, for the past few months, this southern Acadian community
has been troubled by the absence of certain major families from the roster of
official CMA Reunions. The Bourque, Melanson and most notably LeBlanc families
weren’t planning on getting together for this historic gathering even though
at past Congrès’ the LeBlanc reunion attracted thousands. Seeing
an opportunity to remedy the situation, Louisiane-Acadie, Inc. decided to lend
a hand and take on the challenge of coordinating one event for the three families.
Louisiane-Acadie, whose mandate it is to represent
the Acadians of Louisiana on the international stage, took on the project knowing
that it could only be successful if it was built on partnerships with organizations
and individuals in “Acadie du Nord”. It didn’t take long for
Acadian resourcefulness to take effect and numerous partners got involved in
this pan-Acadian initiative. Incidentally, a date and evening entertainment
were indentified thanks to legendary Acadian band 1755, a venue was secured
thanks to the Town of Tracadie-Sheila, participants will be able to get information
and register online thanks to Capacadie.com, great Cajun food will be served
thanks to Louisiana Office of Tourism and the word will spread like wildfire
thanks to CAFA (Confederation of Associations of Families Acadian in Louisiana)
and FAFA (Fédération des associations de familles acadiennes in
New Brunswick).
“It’s heartwarming to see Acadians coming
together to make sure that LeBlancs, Melansons and Bourques also get to have
a memorable reunion. When Cajuns need a hand, our Acadian cousins are there
and now, we are able to return the favor on a much smaller scale. That being
said, there’s no doubt that when there’s a party to be planned, Cajuns
are the people you want at the helm!” explains Ray Trahan, President of
Louisiane-Acadie, Inc.
Although the details of the day’s events and
registration have yet to be finalized, Louisiane-Acadie wanted to announce the
news now in order to give participants a chance to plan their trip to the Acadian
Peninsula where numerous traditional and less conventional accommodation options
are still available. As 1755 band member Roland Gauvin explains, one detail
was quickly confirmed. “Since we are performing that night in Tracadie-Sheila,
we are happy to offer a 5$ discount on our ticket price to everyone attending
the reunion. These families are important branches of our Acadian family tree
and we are happy that they will be joining us during our summer tour.”
Stay tuned for further details but in the meantime,
mark August 21st on your calendar.
Louisiane-Acadie is an umbrella organization that
represents Acadians and Cajuns in Louisiana and encourages networking and increased
connections between Louisiana organizations in order to promote a united voice
and better connect with all Acadian communities worldwide. The organization’s
current projects include Louisiana’s bid to host the 2014 Congrès
mondial acadien and Louisiana’s presence at the 2009 CMA, project supported
by Louisiana’s Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
For more information on the 2009 Congrès
mondial acadien 2009, visit their website at www.cma2009.ca.
November 6, 2008
Accommodations in private homes: one
of the 2009 CMA’s keys to success
By Anne Godin
When everything goes as planned this August, plenty
of tourists will flock to the Acadian Peninsula for the 2009 CMA and the population
of this coastal area will be helping welcome them by supplying accommodations.
Since the summer of 2007, the CMA team has been
categorizing over 700 available accommodations that are now accessible on the
CMA’s website in the Accommodations (hébergement privé http://cma2009.ca/?page=hebergement&p=1)
(private accommodation http://cma2009.ca/?page=hebergement&p=1&lang=en)
section. These accommodations are targeted to all visitors who weren’t
able to book rooms in more traditional establishments.
Many of these offered accommodations are already
fully booked. According to CMA program director, Jocelyne Thériault,
these results show just how great the initiative is. “These private accommodations
will satisfy the need of those who weren’t able to reserve rooms at commercial
hotels and campgrounds. Additionally, this arrangement will help the area truly
benefit from the affluence of tourists that will come to the Congrès
and that’s very positive for the Peninsula, not only for 2009 but also
for many years to come. Once the tourists get a taste of our hospitality and
Acadian culture, they most certainly will want to come back again and again!”
The goal of the program is to recruit a total of
2,500 available accommodation options by January 2009 and to succeed, the CMA
team will be intensifying their efforts and to do so, they have hired Marie-Michelle
Vienneau. “My work will consist of finalizing certain accommodations projects
that have been initiated and to receive and process new requests that come in.”
she explains. “By August 2009, you can be sure that I will have left no
stone unturned and no area unvisited in the entire Acadian Peninsula!”
As part of her job, Marie-Michelle will have to
ensure that accommodations comply with certain criteria deemed important for
hosts. “ For example, we must be sure that every place and facility that
will be accessible to visitors, be it a property (home, cottage, camper) or
campground are covered by an adequate liability insurance, have working smoke
detectors, and that there is at least one window in every room destined for
visitors,” assures Thériault. These facts are verified during a
visit to the property and if everything is compliant, pictures are taken and
the pertinent information is added to the CMA website.
Thanks to this web tool, people that will be visiting
from outside of the Acadian Peninsula and want to reserve this type of lodging
can contact the hosts directly to make arrangements. It is important to mention
that these options are offered from August 6th to 24th only and that the Congrès
mondial acadien is only acting as an intermediary between the owners and the
visitors searching for lodging during this peak period.
« It is also important for the owners of registers accommodations to inform
the CMA when they are fully booked for the period. » Vienneau indicates.
“Therefore, we are able to keep the website as up to date as possible and
this avoids unnecessary requests to come in to the owners”
June 4, 2008
Artists Calixte Duguay and Donat Lacroix
Share their Point of View on the 2009 Congrès mondial acadien
By Karine Godin
The eyes of the world will soon be looking towards
the Acadian Peninsula for the Congrès mondial acadien 2009. The organizers
are already predicting the event will have numerous positive effects and the
population is eagerly awaiting this historic celebration. Caliste Duguay and
Donat Lacroix, two icons of Acadian music and also residents of the area are
no exception.
Versatile and well-know Acadian artist, Calixte
Duguay is excited for the event to begin. For over 30 years now, Duguay whose
songwriting talents shine in songs such as Louis Mailloux, Pierre à Jean-Louis,
Encore debout, Poème de chair and Les Aboiteaux has been creating Acadian
music and songs Originally from Lamèque Island, Duguay attended the inaugural
edition of the Congrès in 1994. For him this event is synonymous with
festivities, "the first CMA was held in Southeastern New Brunswick and
helped intensify the Acadians pride in their culture. Following the event, many
expected this enthusiasm to fizzle out but it never did." He believes that
the cultural growth we know now in Atlantic Canada is a direct result of that
initial Congrès.
Calixte Duguay considers it a unique opportunity
to be able to show his Acadian pride so freely and especially to be able to
speak French in the Acadian Peninsula. He hopes that this next Congrès
will have as a great an impact on his community as it did in the southeast even
though the linguistic and cultural context is quite different in the Acadian
Peninsula. Although he won't be participating in the CMA to promote his art,
he assures that it will benefit other artists and help them further their artistic
careers. "This is an amazing opportunity for the new artistes out there
to show people from around the world what they do."
For singer, poet, actor and fisherman Donat Lacroix,
the Congrès mondial acadien's arrival in the Acadian Peninsula will be
a historic moment for the area. All eyes will be on us which will certainly
lead to many economic, cultural and artistic benefits. "This is an excellent
chance to showcase our talents and what we are doing here in Acadie".
Donat also recognizes the importance of the family
reunions, an big component of the CMA. As of today, 62 families are registered.
He feels that through theses activities the Acadian population can find its
roots. "A tree that looses its roots dies fast. The CMA is inviting everyone
to discover their roots! »
For him, the CMA is a time like no other to reunite.
The gathering is as positive for the Acadian individuals as it is for our communities.
He believes it's the ideal time to create a spirit of collaboration between
regions in order to help them all grow together. "The more we talk, the
more we can destroy prejudices that separate us. Regional rivalry hasn't always
helped us in the past. It's time for all communities to unite to celebrate together
their Acadian pride!" he says.
Both of these pioneers of Acadian music believe
that the CMA will be a uniting experience. Be it through family reunions, huge
popular celebrations, thematic and community activities or even popular or scientific
lectures and conferences, participants will be able to develop new ties based
on a common history.
Thos looking for further information on the Congrès
mondial acadien can visit the website at www.cma2009.ca.
May 28, 2088:
By Carol Doucet
The 2009 Congrès mondial acadien, being
held in the Acadian Peninsula August 7 to 23, 2009 has decided that a major
goal will be to communicate well with all of its audiences in order to be sure
that everyone involved is as informed as possible.
Already since January 2008, many newspapers and
websites publish this weekly column that features different aspects of the 2009
CMA. We estimate over 150,000 readers have access to the weekly news column
thanks to numerous papers and portals that graciously publish it. This number
doesn't even take into account the email version that is sent here and there
across the world. As you can read, the column is translated to English for our
Cajun cousins and other English speaking people interested in Acadie. The column
is also published on the CMA website.
Talking about the website, this is the place to
find the most updated information on the organization of the Congrès.
In perpetual construction, the site will be overhauled in the next few months
so that we can present the detailed program and better demonstrate the diverse
components of the event that is now less than 15 months away. The site is also
the best place to keep an eye out for the development s on the registered families
(62 today) or even to find out how to organize your own family party. A new
youth section has also recently been created and you can use it to find information
on the events planned specifically for young Acadians during the CMA. Another
section dedicated to the picture and theme song contest is also online. In the
works is a section on Business Route and soon there will be a list of the hundred
businesses already registered for the Route event.
Presentations all over the place
Always in the hope of getting the information out
there, CMA employees, consultants and board members are constantly visiting
tourism shows and events with the 2009 CMA booth and information brochures.
There, they meet people from everywhere that are interested in getting more
information and details. The directors of the event are also frequently invited
to present the event at conferences, AGMs, lectures, congresses, etc.
Sign-up for the CMA newsletter
Soon the CMA will be publishing a newsletter that
will go out to all those that have signed up. This will be another way of ensuring
that all those interested are "in the know" about the biggest event
of the summer of '09.
This newsletter will be the best, most up-to-date
and accurate source of information available for CMA-goers. To sign up, visit
the CMA website at www.cma2009.ca and enter the required information in the
Connexion section located on the top of the home page.
Those interested in further details on the Congrès
mondial acadien are also invited to call 506.336.2009 or 1.866.370.2009, send
an email to info@cma2009.ca or to visit
the website at www.cma2009.ca.
April 3, 2008
Création M.R. will help
Acadie display the Congrès mondial acadien’s colors during the summer
of 2009
By Carol Doucet
It won’t take all the cousins and visitors
long to realize they are in a celebrating area when they get to the Péninsule
acadienne in August of 2009. Création M.R. won the Congrès’
bid to be the official supplier of all the event's merchandising and they plan
on helping the community show their colors.
The hundred or so small and large localities involved
will be decorated in the Acadian colors for the summer of 2009. With the collaboration
of the Congrès mondial acadien team, the merchandise manufacturer will
make sure that all the locals can get the best products to decorate their homes
and towns. They will also have lots of souvenirs in stock for the visitors can
take back home to remember the biggest event ever organized in this region of
Northeast New Brunswick.
Based in Tracadie-Sheila on Péninsule acadienne,
Création M.R. has been specializing in Acadian souvenirs, clothes, and
other promotional items as well as commercial signage since 1995. The company’s
team can now produce all sorts of material on-site in their facility in Tracadie.
This technology lets them create and print almost anything from small embroidery
on a jacket to huge road signs. These new sewing machines and printers are really
impressive!
Création M.R. also owns a dozen mobile boutiques
that can be brought anywhere they like. Who hasn’t noticed a mobile Boutique
acadienne in an event in the Maritimes? They are everywhere! Surprisingly, Création
M.R. can even print personalized products in a matter of seconds directly in
the mobile boutiques. This means that they don’t have to mass-produce items
that might not be a popular sell. This process is mostly used for personalized
items featuring family names or crests.
At the last Congrès mondial acadien in 2004
in Nova Scotia, the Acadian company was the official supplier and distributor
of promotional items for the event and actually had mobile boutiques at 61 of
the 68 family reunions.
Création M.R. was also the exclusive supplier
for the 1999 Sommet de la Francophonie in Moncton and Dieppe, the 400th anniversary
of Acadie in 2004, the Jeux de l’Acadie in 2006 and numerous others. Some
might remember that the company received a lot of attention from the press at
the Sommet in 1999 when they presented then French President, Jacques Chirac,
with a t-shirt featuring his family name.
The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new era
for the company because they were now able to sell items online from their new
website. This service increased their potential market and made it easier for
Acadians all over the world to easily and quickly get products that showcased
their cultural identity.
Création MR has 5 trademarks registered
with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Today, these symbols are recognized
as representative of Acadian culture.
More information on Création M.R. can be
found on their website at www.acadiemr.com.
All information on the Congrès mondial acadien is available on www.cma2009.ca.
Calling all artists for the creation of the
2009 CMA theme song!
By Carol Doucet
The 2009 Congrès mondial acadien (World
Acadian Congress) has launched a contest to find its theme song. Those interested
are invited to write a song (music and lyrics) inspired by the theme Acadie
Gathers. This theme highlights the Acadian peoples’ capacity to bring together
Acadians, Cajuns and other French speaking people from different horizons. A
prize of $2,000 will be given to the winning singer/songwriter and the submission
deadline is October 31, 2008.
The selection criteria are the following: the song
must be inspired by the theme L’Acadie rassemble (Acadie gathers), be unpublished
and in French, be sent in CD demo format and must be no longer than 4 minutes.
The winning song could be sung by its songwriter or by another singer to be
determined by the 2009 Congrès mondial acadien.
The song must be registered at Socan (Society of
Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) and it could be rearranged
and re-recorded with the help of a professional (producer, sound engineer, etc.).
The CMA will be responsible for all production and duplication costs. From its
launch to the end of the Congrès mondial acadien, commercial use of the
song is restricted to and for the CMA. After this date, royalties generated
by the song will be sent to the songwriter.
In 1994, Prince-Edouard Island native Lennie Gallant
and Acadian music icon Roland Gauvin created the theme song for the first Congrès
mondial acadien that was held in the Kent and South-East regions of New Brunswick.
Their song, Acadie de nos coeurs, was performed and recorded by the group Méchants
Maquereaux.
Five years later, in 1999, the song Si longtemps
séparés was named Louisiana’s CMA’s theme song. Written
by Louisiana’s own Waylon Thibodeaux, with the help of Sheril Collins and
Roland Gauvin, this song is still a signature song for Louisiana Cajuns.
For the most recent Congrès held in Nova
Scotia in 2004, Je reviens au berceau de l’Acadie was written by Michel
Thibault, performed by fellow Nova Scotians Grand Dérangement and New
Brunswick singer Carol Daigle.
CMA theme songs have always been popular radio
hits and the CMA promotion team promotes them throughout all their target markets.
Radio-Canada Atlantic is a partner of the 2009 CMA theme song contest.
Interested artistes must send their demo (accompanied
by the lyrics and complete contact information) by 4 p.m. on October 18, 2008
to Concours de la chanson-thème, Congrès mondial acadien 2009,
218, boul. J.-D. Gauthier, bureau 128, Shippagan (N.-B.) E8S 1P6, Canada.
The upcoming Congrès mondial acadien (World
Acadian Congress) will be held in northeastern New Brunswick’s Acadian
Peninsula from August 7 to 23, 2009.
Community-driven programming is
at the heart of the 2009 Congrès mondial acadien
By Carol Doucet
The upcoming Congrès mondial acadien being
held August 7 to 23, 2009 will span throughout the Acadian Peninsula. In this
northeastern New Brunswick area there are over 100 LSDs (Local Service Districts),
villages and cities, most of which will have something to offer to the visitors
and locals during the summer of 2009!
Some localities have joined their neighbors to
get their programming under way. As of now, there are sixty (solo or combination)
localities that have registered activities in the community programming. The
Peninsular territory is perfect for this big event because of the short distance
separating the extremities of the area. To get from Neguac, the most southern
point, to the northwestern limit of Miscou or the northern peak of Grande-Anse
takes a maximum of 90 minutes! This also means that when you are in Pokemouche,
the center of the Péninsule, you only have to drive forty-five minutes
to get to the farthest village.
The Congrès mondial acadien will be a unique
opportunity for the people of the Acadian Peninsula to promote who they are,
what they do and the great places they live. This promotion will not only be
focused on the visitors but also residents themselves who, even if they have
lived there all their lives, might not know all the treasures the region has
to offer.
Director of Programming, Jocelyne Thériault,
has been working with every community in the Péninsule to build a diverse
and representative community-driven program. “In the Acadian Peninsula
we are known for our legendary and unique hospitality and visitors always feel
welcome anywhere they go. Those coming to the 2009 CMA will discover a variety
of activities and places, big and small, that make these communities proud.
Often, tourists don’t go passed the well-know urban areas and forget to
even take look at the smaller towns and villages close by. The CMA will be a
stepping-stone for these less-known localities.” She explains.
Whether it’s an exhibit on the forced landing
of a Russian plane in Miscou, lobster diners in Pigeon Hill, clam pie in Saint-Simon,
eels in Évangeline, going out on the water with fishermen in Anse-Bleue,
cruises on the river in Tracadie-Sheila or an exhibit on the first settlers
of Val-Comeau, the activities are extremely varied. Other examples include the
Village of Great Food in Lamèque, an Hermenegilde Chiasson art exhibit
in his hometown of St-Simon, ATV and horse-drawn carriage rides in St-Léolin,
a presentation of historic documents in Bois-Blanc, birdwatching in Maisonette,
Bertrand and Bas-Caraquet, a méchoui (pig roast) in Saint-Sauveur, canoeing
down the river in Burnsville, Acadian food tastings in Tracadie-Sheila and in
Port-Lafrance, a kitchen party with the raconteur Dominique Breau in St-Isidor,
boat tours and seal watching in Tabusintac-Covedell, outdoor activities in Canton
des Basque and Saumarez, and songwriter/talent nights in Shippagan…
On top of this amazing community programming, participants
will also be able to attend events that cover the entire Peninsula (art exhibits,
nature walks, bike rides, sports, school projects, radio, music, film, etc.),
shows, family reunions, Espace 2009, workshops and conferences, the Grand rassemblement
jeunesse (Youth forum), the Women’s Summit, Business Routes, etc.
All families invited to 2009 Congrès
mondial acadien!! Is your family registered?
Not just for families with Acadian
roots! The Congrès mondial acadien family reunions are for all families
interested in Acadie.
By CAROL DOUCET
Numerous families are planning to get together
during the next Congrès mondial acadien (World Acadian Congress) set
for August 7 to 23, 2009 in New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula. Some Acadian
families will not only be hosting their own members but will also welcome families
interested in Acadie.
As of today, more than sixty families have officially
registered for the event and twenty more are expected to do so in the coming
months. Themed “They’re Here!” these reunions will be celebrated
on different dates and in different locations throughout the Péninsule
Acadienne.
A 2009 Congrès mondial acadien (CMA) Guide
to Family Reunions has been produced to help support the people responsible
for planning and implementing of the reunions. The CMA website (www.cma2009.ca)
is the place to get all relevant information such as the list of registered
families (dates and locations included), non-registered families, the planning
guide, the schedule of reunions, meeting summaries, tips for organizing your
family reunion as well as e-postcards for registered families that can be sent
anywhere in the world to invite your relatives.
Two lists of family names are available on the
website. The first list is composed of 18th century families and the second
of popular Péninsule family names that weren’t on the initial 18th
century list. Please note that the Congrès mondial acadien family reunions
do not exclude non-Acadian families but are rather inclusive of all families
interested in Acadie.
Other families have shown an interest to meet but
have yet to create an organizing team. This is the case for the Allain, Babin,
Barriault, Boucher, Butler, Cormier, Daigle, Dupuis, Gagnon, Hébert,
Larocque, Lebreton, Lumbsdun, MacLaughlin, Roussel and Roy families. While the
purpose is not to exclude any families, the CMA team is actively looking for
information on some specific families. Therefore, they are calling for people
who would be interested in organizing the following reunions: Albert, Benoit,
Bordage, Brideau, Brun, Caissie, Clément, Collette, Comeau, Dignard-Guignard,
Doiron, Doucet, Gaudet, Gosselin, Jean, Kenny, Leblanc, Lebouthillier, McGraw,
Melanson, Pallot, Pellerin, Poirier, St-Pierre, Surette, Vautour and Ward.
These reunions can be simple one-day events or
elaborate two or three day extravaganzas. It’s up to you to decide what
best suits your family. Lots of families still haven’t started getting
organized and to increase the participation of more families, there is no deadline
to register. We are constantly recruiting and want all to know that everyone
is welcome. If a family wants to be matched with another that’s no problem!
Any form of alliance is accepted and do-able!
Interested individuals looking for more information
are invited to communicate with Lisette Cormier Noël at (506) 336-2099,
1-866-370-2009 or by email at lisette.cormier-noel@cma2009.ca
January 29, 2008
The Congrès mondial acadien
will keep you informed on a weekly basis from now until August 2009!
By Carol Doucet
From August 7th to 23rd, 2009 New Brunswick’s
Acadian Peninsula will welcome you! For the past few years, the Congrès
mondial acadien team has been preparing this event that will feature a multitude
of activities highlighting the richness and dynamic atmosphere of the host region
and that is set to be the largest ever held in the history of the area.
Starting today, this weekly column will feature
different aspects of the upcoming Congrès mondial acadien be it family
reunions, programming, spin-off, promotional activities, personnel needs, youth
element, etc.
The Congrès mondial acadien 2009 is a great
gathering of Acadians coming from the Maritime Provinces and around the world.
It will be an opportunity for people from all over to get to know the area in
all its diversity. Adopted Acadians and those interested in Acadie are invited
meet a vibrant and welcoming people living in a very picturesque maritime environment.
Events will include large public celebrations,
cultural exhibits, themed and community activities, scientific and public conferences,
as well as family visits and reunions. In short, the 2009 CMA will have something
for every taste and all ages throughout the Acadian Peninsula. The summer of
2009 will undoubtedly be “The summer of the Acadian Peninsula”!
Community and grass-roots programming will be at
the heart of the event. Hundreds of activities are already scheduled in most
of all the 100 towns, villages and LSDs (local service districts) of the Peninsula.
The strengthening of these ties will be a wonderful occasion to celebrate with
friends and family, as well as an opportunity for debating common interests
and exchanging ideas for building the future. Dozens of families will have their
reunions during the event and some families will even host other families interested
in Acadie. Theses activities are set to be truly unforgettable and already fifty
families are registered to celebrate!
Four key events will mark this 4th Congrès
mondial acadien. Three days of festivities filled with symbolism will culminate
in a major show featuring numerous artists, notably Acadian artists originally
from each of the host areas. These special days will be Opening day on August
7, the National Acadian Day on August 15 and the Closing day on August 23rd.
In addition, Espace 2009, the fourth key event, will be held in Pokemouche,
the heart of the Peninsula, and will be a hub of entertaining, educative and
interactive activities featuring specialties from all Acadian areas.
During the entire Congrès, high caliber
events, as well as major artistic, cultural and sporting activities encompassing
the theme L’Acadie et ses humeurs (L’Acadie and her moods) will take
place throughout the Péninsule and will focus on audio-visual exhibits,
plays, shows, nature tours, bicycle tours, sport matches, school projects, radio
shows, music, film, business meetings, etc. It will certainly be an opportunity
to go out and discover unexpected treasures.
The conference portion of the 2009 Congrès
mondial acadien program will reflect the general theme “L’Acadie on
the Move”. The conferences and presentations will be aimed at affirming
a modern Acadie, one geared toward the future and ready to take its rightful
place in the third millennium. These Peninsula-wide lectures and presentations
will take different forms such as the Grand rassemblement jeunesse (youth forum),
the Sommet des femmes (woman’s summit), Business Routes and many others
will be included in the CMA’s assorted and interactive programming.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have
any questions or comments. Further details as well as the contact information
for the team can be found on the ever-evolving CMA website at www.cma2009.ca
· On November 1st, the Acadian
Memorial sponsored a La Toussaint meditation and prayer service at the Deportation
Cross in the Meditation Garden at 121 South New Market Street, St. Martinville.
(337-394-2258). On November 10, the Acadian Memorial hosted “L’Ordre
Du Bon Temps” annual fundraiser at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette. Special
guest for the event was Judy McEwan Pearson from the Bear river First Nation
reservation representing the Micmac people of Nova Scotia and Paul Arsenault
of Quebec. The Acadian Memorial also hosted “Quilts on the Teche Festival,”
a Marquis de La Fayette
commemorative event held in St. Martinville Evangeline Oak Park. On October
10th the Acadian Memorial presented Layne Longfellow, nationally known reader
of the works of Longfellow, who read excerpts from “A Slave’s Dream”
and “Evangeline”.
(bctrahan@acadianmejmorial.org).
· On December 1st, Loubert
Trahan announced a CAFA meeting and a new newsletter to be published by James
Bourque
“Confederation of Associations of Families Acadian, Inc.” (337-856-1620;
856-4240). CAFA leads the way in organizing Acadian families.
· In October, in connection
with Acadian Heritage Week, the Acadian Culture Center hosted the traveling
exhibit “Farming in the Wetlands of Old Acadie.” (Acadian Cultural
Center, 501 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA).
· Jean-Guy Rioux, President of 2009 World Acadian Congress, announced
that the team organizing the 2009 World Acadian Congress (WAC) launched its
preliminary program in front of a large audience in Pokemouche, located in the
center of the Acadian Peninsula (New Brunswick). The announcement took place
two years and two months before the event that will not only be the largest
ever organized in this region of New Brunswick, but also the largest event in
2009 in the Canadian francophonie. The event will be held from August 7 - 23,
2009 on the Acadian Peninsula. More that 100 communities will offer a number
of activities highlighting the richness and dynamism of the host region. The
World Acadian Congress is a return of Acadians and guests from around the world.
A Newsletter Published by "Confederation
of Associations of Families Acadian Inc" October 2007
By James Bourque
SPECIAL NOTICE!! CAFA Meeting----
December 1, 2007
GREETINGS: To all Acadian family organization members, we hope you have a great
fall season and we hope to see you on December 1, 2007 for the annual CAFA fall
meeting.
ANNUAL FALL MEETING: Our annual fall meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December
1, 2007 at the WOW in Maurice starling at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Because we are meeting
in conjunction with the Trahan family meeting which starts at 10:00 a.m., we
are asking those attending the CAFA meeting to come on time so we can have our
meeting and be complete by 10:00. CAFA members are invited to stay for the Trahan
meeting and share a meal at noon. There is a nominal fee for the meal. Those
planning to stay for the meal should RSVP to Ray Trahan at beaufile@bellsouth.net
or at 337-856-1620, Loubert Trahan at lgtrahan@cox.net or James Bourque at:
jbourque33@Cox.net or 337-856-4240.
We especially urge all CAFA board members representing various families to attend.
Some of the items for discussion are:
1.. The 2009 CMA which will be held in the Acadian Peninsula of New Brunswick.
2.. the list of families organized for CMA 2009 in New Brunswick
3.. Possibility of a camper's caravan to CMA 2009 .
4.. Bus tour to CMA 2009.
5.. Status on Acadiana hosting CMA 2014.
6.. Official announcement of the two families being honored at the March 15th
2008 Acadian Memorial Festival
7.. Current status of funds for French Immersion.
8.. Scholarship to summer French Immersion at St. Ann Nova Scotia. .
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: Ray Trahan is currently serving as president of CAFA and
he has this message for all Acadian family organization members. "We would
like to hear from each family organization as well as encourage all family organizations
to keep the organization active. If Acadiana is selected to host CMA 2014 you
will not have to incorporate again. The announcement of the host area will be
made in April of 2009. I hope to see many of our Acadian family organization
members at our annual meeting. Your attendance and participation is very important
to your family organization and CAFA."
RENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM: Each year CAFA allocates funds to French
Immersion Programs for the purchase of materials of instruction to be used in
the classroom by teachers and students. We recently mailed letters. of allocation
of these funds to 25 schools. So far 15 of these schools have agreed to accept
the funds. They are:
1. Acadian Middle-Lafayette
2. North Lewis Elem - New Iberia
3. South Boulevard Foreign Language - Baton Rouge
4. Prien Lake Elem. - Lake Charles
5. Prairie Elem. - Lafayette
6. Cecilia Primary - Cecilia
7. Haynes Academy - Metairie
8. Henry Heights Elem. - Lake Charles
9. J.C. Ellis-Metairie
10. Park Vista Elem-Opelousas
11. Westdale Middle-Baton Rouge
12.S. J. Montgomery Elem-Lafayette
13. Paul Breaux Middle-Lafayette
14. Gillis Elem-Lake Charles
15. Moss Bluff Middle - Lake Chales
Other schools have until 1 November 2007 to respond if they want to participate
and receive the funds. The funds that CAFA allocates comes from different sources
such as family organizations, grants, private individuals, and businesses ..
Acadian family organizations that would like to donate funds to this worthwhile
project are welcomed to do so. The Roy family organization "Les Roy de
Monde" donated $500.00 to support the program at Evangeline Elementary.
Thank you to all donors.
CMA 2009: We are listing some of the information concerning the main events
scheduled for CMA 2009 from August 7-23, in the Acadian Peninsula of New Brunswick.
Four major events will mark this fourth World Acadian Congress. Three days of
festivities filled with symbolism will culminate in a major show featuring artists
from each of the host areas. In addition, Espace 2009, a place for meeting and
innovation located in the heart of the Acadian Peninsula, will be a key gathering
location for all involved.
Opening Day: August 7-Lameque, Shippagan and Miscou area. Acadie Welcomes From
the Acadian islands of Miscou and Lameque to the port of Shippagan, travel across
the land originally inhabited by the First Nations and cross magnificent bridges
to the sounds of a symphony of decorated boats. Residents and visitors will
participate in an "Acadian March" that will be both a celebration
of the origins and the current vitality of the francophone people in America.
"Ocean Roots" that will feature a string of local artists.
August 15th Celebrations. Acadian National Holiday-Greater Caraquet area
Preceded by a series of country-style meals at the wharf in Grande-Anse, the
2009 Grand Tintamarre will be a never-before-seen celebration for all of Acadie.
This great show of community street art will be enriched by many artist to express
their enormous pride in Acadie. To the sounds of banging on pots and musical
instruments, people in eccentric makeup and colorful costumes will make their
way to the "Tintamarre de feux" show. August 16-20: Space 2009 Pokemouche
area-Acadie Invents
From August 16-20, the Pokemouche area will host a variety of festive and interactive
activities that will take place in an exterior area transformed into a site
for innovation, creation, and highlighting Acadie's the can-do attitude. This
physical and virtual village will have spaces dedicated to specific areas such
as technology, science, economics, cuisine, arts and culture, to allow visitors
to discover Acadian ingenuity in all its richness.
Closing Day: August 23- Tracadie-Sheila-Neguac areas -Acadie Gathers
Under the theme of youth, family and spirituality, closing day will begin in
the Neguac area with an incredible summer carnival. The day will culminate with
the 2009 World Acadian Congress' grand finale closing stage show in Tracadie-Sheila.
As a message sent out to the world, a call for human solidarity and peace, the
"Voice of the World" stage show will be a moving voyage to the heart
of the Acadian soul.
FAMILY REUNIONS CMA 2009: There are presently 21 different family reunions that
are approved by CMA and scheduled with date and location. Listed are some of
the reunions that local family members would be interested in. For a complete
list go to www.cma2009.ca. These are of local interest: Martin.Richard.Thibodeau.
Robichaud, Babineau/Granger, Dugas, Chiasson, Maillet, Landry, Breau, Bourgeois,
and Theriault.
ACADIAN FAMILY ORGANIZATION MEETINGS:
1. Babineaux et Granger: La Reunion des Babineaux et Granger was held on Saturday
August, 11,2007 at La Cart Restaurant in the Oil Center. They had a great turnout
and meeting.
2. Guedry-Labine & Petitpas: They had a mini-reunion and all day activities
at Acadian Village in Lafayette on Saturday October 13,2007.
3. Broussard: The Broussard Beausoleil Family Association will hold a meeting
and reunion on Saturday November 10,2007 at the Maurice Woodman of the World
on La. 92. A meal will be served.
4. Trahan: The Trahan Family Association will hold a meeting and mini-reunion
on Saturday December 1,2007 at the Maurice WOW located on Hwy 92. A meal will
be served for a nominal fee. The Trahan meeting starts at 10:00 following the
CAFA meeting.
5. CAFA MEETING: Held in conjunction with the Trahan meeting at WOW on Saturday
December 1,2007 and starting at 9:00 am. All representatives of Acadian family
associations are encouraged to attend.
ACADIAN MEMORIAL NEWS: The Acadian Memorial Foundation invites everyone to attend
the 2nd annual L'Ordre Du Bon Temps Gala on November 10, 2007 from 6:00 to 10:00
pm at Petroleum Club Lafayette. For more information contact Shirley Thibodeaux-LeBlanc
at shirleythibo@bellsouth.net or go to www.acadianmemorial.org Their spring
festival is scheduled for March 15, 2008 at the Memorial in St. Martinville
and everyone is invited.
REMINDER: CAFA meeting on December 1, 2007 at WOW in Maurice starting at 9:00
am. Those attending the CAFA meeting that wish to stay (or the meal at noon
please RSVP to Rav Trahan at beaufile@bellsouth.net or ca1l 337-856-1620.
Contact information: Ernest Ray Trahan-President 230 Gumbo Rd., Lafayette 70506
www.cafa.org
2009 World Acadian Congress launches
preliminary program
(Pokemouche, New Brunswick - June 21, 2007) –
The team organizing the 2009 World Acadian Congress (WAC) launched its preliminary
program today in front of a large audience in Pokemouche, located in the centre
of the Acadian Peninsula. The announcement took place two years and two months
before the event that will not only be the largest ever organized in this region
of New Brunswick, but also the largest event in 2009 in the Canadian francophonie.
The event will be held from August 7 to 23, 2009,
on the Acadian Peninsula in northeastern New Brunswick. More than 100 communities
will offer a number of activities highlighting the richness and dynamism of
the host region.
The World Acadian Congress is a reunion of Acadians
and guests from around the world. The 2009 Congress will be an opportunity for
people from all over to better acquaint themselves with a unique region known
for its diversity and to meet people who are working toward the future. “Acadians
by adoption and people interested in Acadie are invited to come meet our welcoming
people living in one of the Maritimes’ most picturesque environments,”
said Jean-Guy Rioux, President of the 2009 WAC.
Program events will include large public celebrations,
cultural exhibits, themed and community activities, scientific and public conferences,
as well as family visits and reunions. In short, the 2009 WAC will have something
for every taste and for all ages throughout the Acadian Peninsula. “The
2009 WAC on the Acadian Peninsula will be a memorable meeting of people proud
to live in their culture and surrounded by magnificent coastal landscapes that
are unique to the region,” said Mr. Rioux. “The summer of 2009 will
really be the summer of the Acadian Peninsula.”
Community programming will be at the heart of the
event. More than 225 activities are already on the program in 80 of the Acadian
Peninsula’s nearly 100 towns, villages and LSDs. Other community activities
will definitely be added between now and the event. “Whether it’s
an exhibit on the history of the forced landing of a Russian airplane in Miscou,
lobster suppers in Pigeon Hill, clams in St-Simon or eels in Évangéline,
trips out on the water with Anse-Bleue fishermen, square dancing in Sainte-Rose,
workshops on making snowshoes in Saint-Sauveur, boat trips on the river in Tracadie-Sheila,
or an exhibit on the first settlers in Val-Comeau, nearly all Peninsula communities
will be organizing activities to highlight their can-do attitude,” said
Jocelyne Thériault, head of programming for the 2009 WAC.
Big events in all four corners of the Peninsula
August 7, opening day, will take place in the regions
of Lamèque, Shippagan and Miscou. The day will start with the symphonic
sounds of a large group of decorated boats. Residents and visitors will take
part in an “Acadian March” that will be both a celebration of origins
and of the current vitality of the francophone people in America. An opening
lunch and cultural displays will liven up the picturesque area. The day will
culminate in a stage show entitled “Ocean Roots” that will feature
a string of artists, the majority of whom are from this neck of Acadie.
Greater Caraquet will host the August 15th celebration
of the Acadian national holiday. Preceded by a series of country-style luncheons
at the wharf in Grande-Anse, the Village Historique Acadien and the Marina de
Bas-Caraquet, the 2009 Grand Tintamarre will be a never-before-seen celebration
for all of Acadie. The Tintamarre will make its way toward a stage show that
will bring together some of the most famous and successful artists from all
over Acadie.
Closing day, August 23, will take place in the
regions of Tracadie-Sheila and Neguac under the theme of youth, family and spirituality.
Closing day will begin in Neguac with an incredible summer carnival. Themed
pavilions will present visitors with a cultural and community experience. The
day will culminate with the Congress’ grand finale closing stage show in
Tracadie-Sheila, a multi-faceted event that will feature some of the greatest
voices of Acadie through the incredibly moving images, music and songs of this
francophone people.
Space 2009
From August 16 to 20, the Pokemouche region, located in the very centre of the
Acadian Peninsula, will welcome “Espace 2009” or Space 2009, an exterior
area that will be turned in to a place where the innovation and creativity of
Acadie will be highlighted. A variety of festive and interactive activities
will take place in this physical and virtual village which will serve as a place
to meet, celebrate and entertain, and which has been conceived as a human and
technological mosaic presenting Acadie’s strengths. Spaces dedicated to
specific areas such as technology, science, economics, cuisine, arts and culture,
communities, etc., will allow visitors to discover Acadian ingenuity in all
its richness. Stage shows will also be presented.
Family reunions
Under the theme “The Family Is Here,”
several dozen family reunions will take place during the event. Some Acadian
families will host other families interested in Acadie. These get-togethers,
already in the planning stages, will certainly be memorable and will gather
Acadians from all over the world.
Twenty projects on the Acadian Peninsula
During the Congress, major events grouped under
the theme “Acadie and Its Moods” will take place throughout the Peninsula:
visual arts, theatre, stage shows, nature activities, bicycle tours of the region,
sports, school projects, radio, music, films, business meetings, etc. It will
be an opportunity to discover surprising treasures.
Several major cultural activities are on the program
and have been organized by various artistic and cultural groups: the Festival
des arts visuels en Atlantique will present an exhibit called “Invincible
Roots”; the Théâtre populaire d’Acadie will present “Courtes
formes Maritimes” and an opera called “La metamorphose”; the
Comité du Vieux-Couvent de Caraquet will present a sound and light show;
the Conservatoire de musique de l’Acadie will hold a Peninsula-wide concert;
Cojak Productions will present a film entitled “Voir l’Acadie”;
the Groupe Existe and the Centre culturel de Caraquet will present a symposium
on modern art entitled “Illumination 2009” and an art project entitled
“Les lampadaires de 2009”; the four cultural societies on the Peninsula
will present the musical drama “Louis-Mailloux”; the Salon du livre
de la Péninsule acadienne will publish a guide on Acadian authors or
authors who write about Acadie; artist Régis Noël will present an
exhibit of great works entitled “Acadie, vent dans les voiles”; and
the Hookeuses du Bor’de’lo will present exhibits entitled “Weaving
the Acadian Thread” and “Let the Rugs Talk.”
In activities related to the environment, sports
and health, several activities are on the program. “Two Islands, a Thousand
Treasures” is being organized by the Acadian islands regional planning
committee of the 2009 WAC (Lamèque and Miscou); the Amis de la véloroute
de la Péninsule acadienne will be guiding people on various special bicycle
tours during the Congress; environmentalists Philip Boucher and Marcel David,
as well as the Club des naturalistes de la Péninsule acadienne, are organizing
various activities and hikes; the Association windsurf kiteboard Shippagan-les
Îles will be organizing a program of activities around kitesurfing. Youth
groups will be organizing various events, such as the Académie jeunesse
internationale presented by the Société des Jeux de l’Acadie
and Radio écologique of the École l’Envolée.
GrandeJasette.Com: Conferences and demonstrations
“Acadie on the move” will be the general
theme of the conference portion of the 2009 World Acadian Congress. “Conferences
and presentations will be aimed at affirming a modern Acadie, one geared toward
the future and ready to take its place in the third millennium,” said Robert
Frenette, executive director of the World Acadian Congress. Various forms of
communication will be used to take on several subjects that will pique the interest
of the general public and encourage participation, while avoiding being solely
academic in tone. “Participants will consider various themes, including
social, cultural, economic, environmental and political. Conferences will be
held throughout the Peninsula and will take on several formats, such as interactive
forums with videoconferencing, online chats, artistic approaches, guided tours,
displays, outdoor exhibits, research and traditional conferences,” Mr.
Frenette said. A Women’s Summit is also planned, as well as a large economic
development event being organized by the chambers of commerce. As well, the
Great Youth Gathering organized by and for young people, will allow young Acadians
and francophones to live an unforgettable identity-related experience during
the World Acadian Congress. Finally, the Congress will host several national
and international meetings of francophone organizations who will be coming together
for conferences or annual general meetings.
The preliminary program can be found on the 2009
WAC website at www.cma2009.ca. Details on additions to the program will be added
to the website as soon as they become available. The World Acadian Congress
team is currently working on a new website that will be online in September.
The new website will provide information on all facets of the event and the
host region.
WORLD ACADIAN CONGRESS 2009
Preliminary Program
(Version 1 - June 2007) www.cma2009.ca
We're waiting for you… from August 7 to 23,
2009
Four major events will mark this fourth World Acadian
Congress. Three days of festivities filled with symbolism organized by local
citizens and honed by a team of professionals will culminate in a major show
featuring artists from each of the host areas. As well, Space 2009 will be place
for activities that are entertaining, educational and interactive.
From August 7-23, 2009, the Acadian Peninsula in
northeastern New Brunswick, will welcome you! More than 100 communities over
2150 km2 will feature a multitude of activities that will highlight the richness
and dynamic atmosphere of the host region. The entire Peninsula will be part
of the largest event in the history of the area.
The World Acadian Congress (WAC) is a great gathering
of Acadians and guests coming from around the world. Held every five years,
the next event will be in 2009 in the Acadian Peninsula. It will be an opportunity
for people from all over to get to know the area in all its diversity. Adopted
Acadians and those interested in Acadie are invited to meet a welcoming people
living in a very picturesque maritime environment. Events will include large
public celebrations, cultural exhibits, themed and community activities, scientific
and public conferences, as well as family visits and reunions. In short, the
2009 WAC will have something for every taste and all ages throughout the Acadian
Peninsula.
The strengthening of these ties will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate
with friends and family, as well as an opportunity for debating common interests
and exchanging ideas for building the future. The 2009 WAC in the Acadian Peninsula
will be a gathering of people proud of living their culture and surrounded by
magnificent coastal settings unique to the region. The summer of 2009 will really
be "The summer of the Acadian Peninsula!"
Congress history
1994: First WAC held in southeastern New Brunswick
and organized by the area's nine francophone municipalities
1999: Second WAC in Louisiana
2004: Third WAC in Nova Scotia
Major events
Four major events will mark this fourth World Acadian Congress. Three days of
festivities filled with symbolism will culminate in a major show featuring artists
from each of the host areas. In addition, Espace 2009, a place for meeting and
innovation located in the heart of the Acadian Peninsula, will be a key gathering
location for all involved.
OPENING DAY: AUGUST 7
- Lamèque, Shippagan and Miscou
Acadie Welcomes
From the Acadian islands of Miscou and Lamèque to the port of Shippagan,
travel across the land originally inhabited by the First Nations and cross magnificent
bridges to the sounds of a symphony of decorated boats. Along your way, you'll
meet a multitude of human and cultural treasures from all over. Residents and
visitors will participate in an "Acadian March" that will be both
a celebration of the origins and the current vitality of the francophone people
in America. An opening lunch and cultural displays will liven up this picturesque
area. The day will culminate in a stage show entitled "Ocean Roots"
that will feature a string of artists, the majority of whom are from this neck
of Acadie.
AUGUST 15TH CELEBRATIONS, ACADIAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY
- Greater Caraquet Area
Acadie Celebrates
Preceded by a series of country-style meals at the wharf in Grande-Anse, the
Village Historique Acadien and the Marina de Bas-Caraquet, the 2009 Grand Tintamarre
will be a never-before-seen celebration for all of Acadie. Hosted by the Festival
acadien de Caraquet in collaboration with the 2009 WAC, this great show of community
street art will be enriched by the allegorical elements that strike the collective
imagination. To the sounds of banging on pots and musical instruments, people
in eccentric makeup and colourful costumes will make their way along the route
accompanied by residents and visitors in order to express their enormous pride
in Acadie. This great moment of celebration will make its way to the "Tintamarre
de feux" show that will bring together some of the most renowned artists
from across Acadie.
AUGUST 16-20: SPACE 2009
- Pokemouche in the centre of the Acadian Peninsula
Acadie Invents
From August 16 to 20, the Pokemouche area will host a variety of festive and
interactive activities that will take place in an exterior area transformed
into a site for innovation, creation and highlighting Acadie's the can-do attitude.
This physical and virtual village, which will serve as a place to meet, celebrate
and entertain, has been conceived as a human and technological mosaic presenting
Acadie's strengths. Spaces dedicated to specific areas such as technology, science,
economics, cuisine, arts and culture, communities, etc., will allow visitors
to discover Acadian ingenuity in all its richness. While promoting the various
communities on the Acadian Peninsula, Space 2009 will be above all other things
a place to discover modern Acadie. Stage shows will also be presented.
CLOSING DAY: AUGUST 23
- Tracadie-Sheila - Neguac areas
Acadie Gathers
Under the theme of youth, family and spirituality, closing day will begin in
the Neguac area with an incredible summer carnival. Themed pavilions will present
visitors with a cultural and community experience. The day will culminate with
the 2009 World Acadian Congress' grand finale closing stage show in Tracadie-Sheila.
Inspired by the area's incredible fusion of arts and culture, a multi-faceted
event will feature some of the greatest voices of Acadie through the incredibly
moving images, music and songs of this francophone people. As a message sent
out to the world, a call for human solidarity and peace, the "Voice of
the World" stage show will be a moving voyage to the heart of the Acadian
soul.
ACADIE AND ITS MOODS
Throughout the Congress, major events will take place throughout the Peninsula:
visual arts, theatre, stage shows, nature activities, bicycle tours of the region,
sports, school projects, radio, music, films, business meetings, etc. It will
be an opportunity to discover surprising treasures.
ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL TREASURES SERIES
INVINCIBLE ROOTS (Festival des arts visuels en
Atlantique - FAVA)
This visual arts exhibit will highlight the cultural heritage legacy of the
First Nations people. The exhibit seeks to safeguard cultural heritage and is
based on the toponymy of several towns and villages of the Maritime provinces
whose names are of Mi'kmaq origin.
MARITIME SHORT PLAYS (Théâtre populaire
d'Acadie and Théâtre Incliné)
Dozens of artists from all over the Acadian Peninsula will present a number
of short plays inspired and written based on the area's communities. These short
plays will show a surprising artistic journey through a variety of interior
and exterior locations.
SOUND AND LIGHT (Le Comité du Vieux-Couvent
de Caraquet)
A series of exterior public displays will turn Caraquet into an open-air art
gallery. An area around the ruins of the Vieux-Couvent is being developed into
a public place suitable for gatherings. This sound and light project will communicate
the history of the legends that make up part of the regional culture. Arts,
culture and history for everyone!
"LA MÉTAMORPHOSE" (Théâtre
populaire d'Acadie)
Four performances of this original opera written by Acadian composer Pierre
Michaud will be presented in collaboration with librettist Serge Patrice Thibodeau.
The original libretto was inspired by Frank Kafka's La Métamorphose and
includes an amplified orchestra of 15 musicians, a mixed choir and seven soloists.
GRAND PENINSULA CONCERT (Conservatoire de musique
de l'Acadie)
A high-quality concert will be presented by new and former students and professors
of the Conservatoire de musique de l'Acadie. Three performances will be held
in Caraquet, Lamèque and Tracadie-Sheila. On the program: singing solos,
works for small vocal ensembles, solos for violin, piano and flute.
VOIR L'ACADIE (Cojak Productions)
An Acadian filmography will be presented in Acadian Peninsula cinemas during
the 2009 WAC as well as during Cinéma Café on the Space 2009 site
where a wide variety of films will be shown on a continuing basis.
"ILLUMINATION 2009" MODERN ART SYMPOSIUM
(Groupe Existe and Centre culturel de Caraquet)
Artists, painters, photographers, visual artists and poets will be welcomed
into residences in Greater Caraquet's towns and villages, as well as in certain
businesses whose mandate is to create works of art inspired by the milieu. An
exhibit of the works will be held during the Congress.
LES LAMPADAIRES DE 2009 (Groupe Existe and Centre
culturel de Caraquet)
A visual arts project aimed at encouraging residents to create a collective
work made up of garden lights and streetlights spread throughout the Peninsula
during the Congress.
"LOUIS MAILLOUX" MUSICAL DRAMA (The four
cultural societies of the Acadian Peninsula)
Thanks to significant participation by the community, the mythical musical drama
"Louis Mailloux" by Jules Boudreau and Calixte Duguay will be recreated
in 2009. A symbol of Acadian resistance, the young Louis Mailloux lost his life
during a riot in Caraquet in 1875 when residents stood up for the right to preserve
their Catholic and francophone schools.
REFERENCE GUIDE TO ACADIAN AUTHORS OR AUTHORS WHO
WRITE ABOUT ACADIE (Salon du livre de la Péninsule acadienne)
Contemporary Acadian literature will be highlighted in front of all of La Francophonie
through the development of a digital, themed reference guide of all Acadian
publications and all authors who have written about Acadie in the past 25 years.
ACADIE, WIND IN THE SAILS (Reg Noël)
The artist will create five separate works representing a large sailing ship
with two masts. During the school year, students from Peninsula schools will
be invited to prepare sections of copper that will be included in the final
works.
WEAVING THE ACADIAN THREAD / LET THE RUGS SPEAK
(Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo)
Three major exhibits giving a contemporary boost to the art of rug hooking will
be presented on the Peninsula with rug hookers from Atlantic Canada, the Gaspé
and Louisiana. As well, a hooked rug project will highlight the talents of young
students and artisans from New Brunswick and the richness of this old tradition.
PICTURESQUE, SPORT AND HUMAN TREASURES SERIES
TWO ISLANDS, A THOUSAND TREASURES (Acadian islands
regional planning committee of the 2009 WAC (Lamèque and Miscou)
This area of the Peninsula features small and large treasures on the islands.
To be highlighted will be the landscape, maritime potential, the warm hospitality
of people and the talents of island communities. Those living on other local
islands and who have Acadian or French roots are invited to show their own treasures.
ACADIAN PENINSULA BICYCLE TRAIL (Les amis de la
véloroute de la Péninsule acadienne)
Discover the sites and tourist attractions of the Acadian Peninsula on a bicycle
tour. Admire the beauty of the landscape and the local hospitality. Average
daily distance travelled will be 50 km over five days.
NATURE ACTIVITIES (Philip Boucher and Marcel David
/ Club de naturalistes de la Péninsule acadienne)
Activities will highlight the Peninsula's birds, flours, peat bogs and shellfish.
Guided tours, hikes and workshops will encourage participants to develop an
interest in the observation of nature, photography and the health of the environment.
Organized tours will be organized to marshes, peat bogs, forests, coastal habitats,
etc.
KITESURF (Association windsurf kiteboard Shippagan-les
Îles)
Kitesurf activities will take place in different locations on the Acadian Peninsula.
YOUNG TREASURES SERIES
L'ACADÉMIE JEUNESSE INTERNATIONALE (Société
des Jeux de l'Acadie)
Celebrations surrounding the 20th anniversary of the Académie jeunesse
will take place during the Congress. On the menu: An educational training program
in the areas of leadership and the exploration of Olympic values. This will
be a training experience for the new generation of leaders in the francophone
sports world and a way to strengthen the networks among the members of the international
Francophonie.
RADIO ÉCOLOGIQUE 99,5 FM (L'École
l'Envolée)
A radio station powered by wind energy! This will be a wonderful way to develop
hosting and interview techniques among students within a spirit of collaboration.
This will be an opportunity for Acadian youth to express themselves and have
direct contact with the community.
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"L'Acadie on the move" will be the general
theme of the conference portion of the 2009 World Acadian Congress. Conferences
and presentations will be aimed at affirming a modern Acadie, one geared toward
the future and ready to take its rightful place in the third millennium. Various
forms of communication will be used to take on various subjects that will pique
the interest of citizens and encourage participation, while avoiding being solely
academic in tone. Participants will consider various themes, including social,
cultural, economic, environmental and political. Conferences will be held throughout
the Peninsula and will take on several formats, such as interactive forums with
videoconferencing, online chats, artistic approaches, guided tours, displays,
outdoor exhibits, research and traditional conferences.
GREAT YOUTH GATHERING - The Great Youth Gathering
will be a unique event -- conceived by and for young people - that will allow
participants to discover Acadie as an essential part of the Canadian mosaic.
Atlantic Canada's young Acadians and francophones will experience an unforgettable
identity-related experience during the World Acadian Congress. Exchanges and
sharing will be encouraged among La Francophonie's youth. Participants will
have an opportunity to discover, express and celebrate their culture, as well
as their Acadian and francophone pride and heritage by linking modernity to
tradition during this truly dynamic event.
WOMEN'S SUMMIT - A two-day gathering will bring
together Acadian and francophone women from all over (Atlantic provinces, other
Acadian provinces, Louisiana, France, etc.). This will be an opportunity to
exchange views on the status and condition of the lives of women and to take
positions in order to bring about changes that will benefit all women.
BUSINESS EVENT - An event bringing together Acadian
and francophone business leaders from New Brunswick, the Atlantic provinces,
regions of France (Poitou, Normandy, Brittany, St-Pierre and Miquelon), Louisiana
and other communities will take place during the World Acadian Congress. Organized
by the chambers of commerce, this event will allow business people to meet during
networking events, industrial tours, a business market and social activities.
ACADIE WELCOMES - The Congress will host meetings
of several national and francophone organizations who will be getting together
for conferences and annual general meetings.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Acadian Peninsula is home to many hotels, motels,
B&Bs, campgrounds, cottages, etc. All available accommodations on the Acadian
Peninsula will be listed on the Congres' website.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS - Acadian Peninsula
residents: During the 2009 WAC, there will be a large demand for room rentals
in private accommodations. Rooms available in homes must be certified and will
be listed on the WAC website. For Peninsula residents, this will be an enriching
experience that will allow you to travel while staying at home by accommodating
people from elsewhere. Create new friendships and give visitors a taste of the
renowned Acadian hospitality. Interested? Contact the World Acadian Congress
team!
COMMERCIAL ACCOMMODATIONS - In/near Caraquet,
New Brunswick
ACADIAN Bed and Breakfast downtown; Phone 1-506-727-3567
AU COUCHER DU SOLEIL Bed and Breakfast near downtown,
bike trail; Phone 1-506-727-5177
AUBERGE DE LA BAIE 54 rooms near ocean, acadian
meals; Phone 1-506-727-3485
BEL AIR MOTEL small dining restaurant; Phone 1-506-727-3488
CHEZ TANTE ESTELLE Bed and Breakfast located on
the harbour, acadian breakfast served; Phone 1 506-727-7879
COLEBRI MOTEL AND CAMPGROUND between Acadian Village
and Caraquet; Phone 1-506-727-2222
HOTEL CHATEAU ALBERT in the Acadian Historic Village
dating back to 1910, 15 rooms with no television, no phones; Phone 1-506-726-2600
HOTEL PAULIN luxery suites, up-scale cuisine, fine
dining; Phone 1-506-727-9981
KINGS Bed and Breakfast house built 1898 lived
in, by a Joyeux Theriault; Phone 1-506-727-6485
LE PIGNON ROUGE Bed and Breakfast Phone; 1-506-727-5983
LE POIRIER Bed and Breakfast old restored homestead;
Phone 1 506-727-4359
MAISON CENTENAIRE CAMPGROUND next to Maison Centenaire
Bed and Breakfast; Phone 1-506-727-3195
MAISON TOURISTIQUE DUGAS INC. Bed and Breakfast;
Phone 1-506-727-3195
SUPER EIGHT MOTEL off highway 11, non smoking,
internet, indoor pool; Phone 1-888-561-7666
Note to all my Acadian friends
I plan on attending the CMA 2009 and have made
arrangements to rent Hector Comeau's cottage in Bertrand, N.B. (three kilometers
from Caraquet), from August 7 to 23, 2007. I hope to have the opportunity to
meet-up and see many of my Acadian friends/cousins at the booth I will be manning
at Espace2009 in Pokemouche, New Brunswick (about 20 minutes south of
Caraquet on highway 11) from August 16th to 22nd (10:00 AM to 8:00 PM), where
I will have available copies of my popular
"Specific Surnames Family Genealogy" CD-ROMs, as well as the wonderful
"History of the Cajuns"
book, for anyone wanting to source copies of same.
BEAUTIFICATION
The Acadian Peninsula will be featuring its best
assets during the summer of 2009. Between now and the Congress, expect to see
lots of cleaning as well as the planting of trees and flowers. Acadian Peninsula
residents are encouraged to decorate their properties during the entire summer
of 2009. Be original! Impress your neighbours! Do something different!
Approximately 100 families will be holding reunions
during the event. Some Acadian families will be hosting families interested
in Acadie. These gatherings will be memorable. Among the families already registered
as of June 2007 are:
Follow the growing number of registered families
on the World Acadian Congress' website at www.cma2009.ca in the "Families"
section. For information on family reunions, contact Lisette Cormier-Noël
at (506) 336-2009 or 1-866-370-2009 or at info@cma2009.ca. It's not too late!!!
Register now!!!
The Acadian Peninsula, located in northern New
Brunswick, is an area privileged with arts and culture, attractions and hospitality.
Photo contest
Acadian Peninsula residents are encouraged to photograph your area. The World
Acadian Congress, in collaboration with photographer Yvon Cormier, invite you
to participate in its digital photo contest. The goal: develop virtual and physical
displays of photos representing the beauty of the Peninsula. The best photos
will be posted on the World Acadian Congress' website. Some will even be published
in the WAC's final program! Details to come. Get ready!
An area known for its large events…
The Acadian Peninsula is an area privileged with arts and culture, attractions
and hospitality. Throughout the year, but especially during the summer, all
kinds of festivals and events take place pretty much everywhere in the area.
For example: the Festival acadien de Caraquet, Lameque International Baroque
Music Festival, Festival des arts visuels en Atlantique, Festival des pêches
et de l'aquaculture de Shippagan, Festival Moisson d'art and the Ruée
de Tracadie-Sheila, FestiVin, the Festival provincial de la tourbe de Lamèque,
Salon du livre de la Péninsule acadienne, Festival acadien de poésie
and a number of other festivals that take place in practically every village
in the area, such as the Festival marin de Bas-Caraquet, Homard Moto Weekend,
Fête des vents de Shippagan-les Îles, Festival country western and
Exposition agricole de Saint-Isidore, Festival du blé d'inde de Saint-Léolin,
oysters from Maisonnette, clams from Miscou, Rendez-vous de Neguac... not to
mention the Ode à l'Acadie show presented during the summer on the Peninsula,
plays, Bot'à chansons de Donat Lacroix, concerts, dinner theatres, amateur
nights, shows in various art galleries and public areas, etc.
… its variety of attractions and activities
for all tastes!
The Peninsula is also a place where tourist attractions
enjoy an enviable reputation… whether they be the Village Historique Acadien
located near Caraquet, Musée des Papes in Grande-Anse, New Brunswick
Aquarium and Marine Centre in Shippagan, Lamèque Eco-Parc, the Cajun,
a paddle boat in Tracadie-Sheila, the Miscou Island lighthouse, the Éco-musée
de l'huître in Caraquet or the Musée historique de Tracadie, among
others, the places to visit are numerous and impressive!
Along its many kilometres of coastline can be found
beautiful beaches, warm waters, deep-sea diving, windsurfing, the best sites
in the country for kitesurf, boat and kayak excursions, fishing expeditions,
whale watching… or walk on the wharf and chat with a fisherman to hear
his stories!
And there's more… breathtaking sunsets, bird
watching, tours of peat bogs, hikes, bicycle trails, golf courses…
Not to mention the large amount of fresh seafood
served throughout the summer season! There are many good restaurants throughout
the area.
Community Programming
Lamèque / Shippagan / Miscou Area
MISCOU ISLAND
Miscou Harbour
Wilson's Point
Miscou Plains
Miscou Centre
Congress opening ceremony / Heritage and tourist circuit / Fishing equipment
demonstration / History of Russian plane crash / Collectables display / Visits
to cemeteries with headstones dating back to the 1700s / Visit to the Miscou
lighthouse built in 1856 / Peat bog tours / Observation of arrivals and departures
of ships / Seafood tasting
Petit-Shippagan
Activities at port
Petite-Rivière-de-l'Île
Sainte-Cécile
Treasure hunt / Country-style dinner / Activities surrounding the International
Baroque Music Festival at Sainte-Cécile Church
Pointe-Canot
Treasure hunt / Kite festival
Petite-Lamèque
Various activities / Activities at campground
Pointe-Alexandre
Fireworks / Phantom ship / Opening day / Celebration in the village
Lamèque
Acadian islands food village / Art work / Heritage and tourist circuit / Pilgrimage
to Sanctuaire Dina-Bélanger / Mass in Latin with the Chorale Sormany
/ Peat festival, Tam Tam Day, activities for people aged 15 to 35 / Chorale
Sormany choir / Dinner theatre with Les Voix de la Mer / Visit to the Maison
à Dosithé à Joseph à Jean-Chrysostôme Chiasson
/ Concert featuring classic 1960s music / Activities at the port
Coteau Road
Guided tours of peat bogs
Pigeon Hill
Bazaar / Capstan contest / Lobster supper / Illuminated ships parade / Dance
/ Memorial Day / Activities at the port
Cap-Bateau
Hikes on the capes and coastal areas / Exhibit
Sainte-Marie-Saint-Raphaël
Special mass / Brunch featuring music / Dance / Family Day / Giant bingo / Exhibit
on historical trades / Historical photo exhibit on the life of the village /
Activities at the port
Haut-Lamèque
Chiasson Office
Kite festival / Tours of coastal areas / Tours of cranberry bogs
Savoy Landing
Activities at the port / Galerie d'art Huguette Plourde
Shippagan
Congress opening day show / Activities related to the theme "Tracking our
Ancestors" in various interpretive sites / The return of Coqueron, a place
for music and celebration / Tree planting by families / Seafood suppers / Photo
exhibits / Boat tours / Theatre / Live art / Soccer tournament
Pointe-Brûlée
Haut-Shippagan
Baie de Petit-Pokemouche
Le Goulet
Supper / Sand castle contest
Pointe-Sauvage
Community Programming
Greater Caraquet Area
Village Blanchard
Radio-controlled airplanes / Horse riding / Outside dances
Saint-Simon
Tours of the Réjean Hébert property, winner of national landscaping
awards / Captain Saint-Simon activities / History of the Saint-Simon oyster
/ Tours of the largest wooden church in New Brunswick / Exhibit of the works
of Herménégilde Chiasson / Clam pie supper / Bazaar
Pokesudie
Peat and cranberry bog tours / Clam and quahog fishing / Seafood dinner / Interpretive
centre for seine smelt fishing / Smelt supper
Bas-Caraquet
Tours of a schooner under construction / Interpretive centre for naval production
/ Marine museum (artifacts, photos) / Demonstrations of Ovatek capsule / Guided
tours of crab fishing boat / Bird observation centre with Ducks Unlimited /
Guided tours of marshes that are the only habitat in the world of a unique butterfly
/ Exhibits of insects, birds, plants, etc. / Activities at weather station /
Activities at Park Gabriel-Giraud (first French presence in New Brunswick in
1731)
Caraquet
Heritage and community discovery tours (cemeteries, museums, wharfs) / Tintamarre
and August 15th show, Acadian national holiday / Activities at the Vieux-Couvent
Bertrand
Exhibit of paintings by Acadian artists / Beer museum / Exhibits of postcards,
miniature houses and dolls / Bird watching
Saint-Léolin
ATV trail excursions / Film on ATV winter trails / Activities at former train
station and at the community centre / Horse riding / Various games / Country
activities / Corn festival
Grande-Anse
Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption procession / Art exhibit / Breakfast at the Chapiteau
(wharf) / Show
Dugas
Maisonnette
Village des Poirier
Art exhibits/ Plays / Duck watching / Film on winter fishing using nigogs /
Oyster feast
Anse-Bleue
Richard Landry photo exhibit / Fish tasting / Deep-sea diving / Portrait of
Vincent Thériault, inventor of the lifesaving capsule Esperanto (Ovatek)
and exhibit / Boat trips with fishermen
Community Programming
Central Peninsula Area
Burnsville
"The House Under the Trees" (presentation on the woodworking trade)
/ Canoe trips down the river / Exhibit on photos of mills, train station, hotel
and other industries in the region at the beginning of the 20th century
Paquetville
Rang St-Georges
Bas et Haut Rang St-Georges
Trudel / Saint-Amateur
Haut Paquetville
Petit Paquetville
Presentations on the value of the maple grove and blueberry industries / Square
dancing / Hall of Fame (Edith Pinet, Edith Butler, Jean-Yves Thériault,
etc.) / Midnight mass / Brunch at the maple grove
Bas-Paquetville
Tour of a century-old maple grove
Notre-Dame-des-Érables
Rocheville
Val-Doucet
Guided tours of a blueberry farm
Maltempec
Interpretive centre for shad net fishing / Portrait of Albert Boucher, Canadian
sawing champion (1950-1990) / Sawing contest
Landry Office
Pokemouche
Space 2009 / Bazaar / Donald McGraw art gallery
Évangéline
Interpretive centre for eel fishing and night eel fishing / Eel supper / Square
dancing
Inkerman / Inkerman Ferry
Gregorian mass / History of founding families / Local talent / Picnic
Four Roads
Six Roads
Sainte-Rose
Tours of sod field / Evening square dancing
Saint-Isidore
"Come plant your roots": Plant a tree (future park) / Artists gallery
/ Dinner theatre / Guided tours / Open houses
Losier Settlement
Pont-Landry
Hooked rug exhibit / Hikes along river / Guided tour of a tidal lock
Petit Gaspareau
Boishébert
Duguayville
Exhibit of historic photos and paintings
Bois-Blanc
Interpretive centre and activities / Homecoming for former Bois-Blanc residents
Hacheyville
Presentation on strawberry farming and tours / Portrait of Ovila Rioux / Line
fishing exhibit
Tilley Road
Tours of orchards and large high-tech blueberry plant / Guided tours: strawberry
farming / Roland Mallet painting exhibit
Bois-Gagnon
Sylviculture (past and present)
Saint-Sauveur
Mechoui / Horseshoes, washers and snake tournaments / Grand bazaar / Workshops
on
fabrication of snowshoes, Christmas trees, maple products, traps, fishing, hunting,
wood industry, furs / Tours of hunting and fishing sites / Local foods including
rabbit, partridge, bear, deer, moose, trout, salmon
Community Programming
Tracadie-Sheila and Neguac Area
Gauvreau / Petit-Tracadie
Trout fishing / Hiking
Tracadie-Sheila
Museum - permanent exhibit / Tours of the Académie Ste-Famille / Cruises
/ Story time / Various exhibits / Theatre / Conferences / History of the lazaretto
/ Cinema
Rivière-à-la-Truite
Saumarez
Sculpture exhibit / Public celebration / Dance
Canton des Basques
Saint-Irénée / Alderwood
Exhibit of the works of Raynald Basque
Benoit
Bazaar / Exhibit of historic photos / Square dancing / Workshop on fabrication
of buoys for lobster traps or nets / Axe handle fabrication / Exhibit of historic
items and quilts
Saint-Pons
Production of flies for trout and salmon fishing / Window portraits
Haut-Sheila
Pointe-à-Tom
Leech
Country-style day on military camp site / ATV tour with interpreter / Live art
/ Canoe trips
Pont-Lafrance
Interpretive centre for village of Charnacy (village expropriated for the construction
of the military camp)
Pointe-à-Bouleau
Rowboat trips / History of the development of the Lien des Deux Rivières
Pointe-des-Robichaud
Val-Comeau
Santa Claus Village / Interpretive centre for lobster traps / Exhibit of old
boat / Exhibit on first settlers
The Organizing Committee of the 2009 World Acadian
Congress announces the general objectives
and the dates of the CMA 2009
SYNOPSIS
(Shippagan – March 7, 2006) – Mr. Jean-Guy
Rioux, president of the Organizing Committee, is pleased to announce the dates
of the CMA 2009 and its main objectives. “We wanted to consult the population,
to hear its point of view about the Congress, its ideas and expectations”
said the president. “Almost 400 people showed up and gave us more than
300 suggestions.”
Two general orientations for the CMA 2009:
- The Congress shall be a unifying event, inclusive and geared toward creativity
and innovation.
- In collaboration with the local population, the CMA 2009 shall present Acadia
open to the world, proud of its origins and its history, with an important place
for all forms of cultural and artistic expressions.
The main guiding posts for the CMA 2009 are:
- The 4th World Acadian Congress will be held from Friday August 7th, to Sunday
August 23rd, 2009 (a total of 17 days).
- The 2009 event, combined with a “pre” and “post” event
activities will contribute to making the summer of 2009 “The summer of
the Acadian Peninsula”.
- The CMA 2009 will present four major events in partnership with local organizations:
- Opening day in the Lamèque-Shippagan-Miscou region.
- National Day celebrations in the Greater Caraquet area.
- Closing day in the Tracadie-Sheila and Neguac region.
- A “Central activities park”, located in Pokemouche, in the geographical
centre of the Peninsula.
The main goals of the CMA 2009:
- The communities and organizations of the Peninsula must be partners with the
Organizing Committee, in the preparation of the CMA 2009.
- The CMA 2009 wishes to showcase the maritime scenery and potential of the
Acadian Peninsula.
- The themes and format of the conferences must be constructive and forward-looking.
- The family reunions must be friendly and inclusive.
- The CMA 2009 will welcome the Sommet des femmes en Acadie 2009.
- The Organizing Committee, in partnerships with youth organizations, will seek
to encourage a large participation by young people, both as participants and
organizers.
- The Organizing Committee will welcome activities of neighbouring regions who
want to contribute and participate in the CMA 2009.
- The CMA 2009 is an excellent occasion to continue efforts aimed at bringing
closer the Acadian and native communities.
The Organizing Committee wishes to recognize the
financial contribution of the federal and provincial governments to the successful
completion of this public consultation process.
Under the aegis of the Société nationale
de l’Acadie, the World Acadian Congress continues the tradition of the
national conventions that has marked the development of Acadia since 1861. The
2009 edition will be the 4th of its kind since 1994 (southeast of New Brunswick),
1999 (Louisiana) and 2004 (Nova Scotia). These large gatherings of the Acadian
society are a testimony of the people’s vitality installed in Canada since
1604.
Robert Frenette is appointed executive director
of the CMA 2009.
January 2006
Appointment of the executive director of the 2009
World Acadian Congress
SYNOPSIS
(Shippagan - January 25, 2006) - Mr. Jean-Guy Rioux, president of the Organizing
Committee of the 2009 World Acadian Congress, is pleased to announce the appointment
of Robert Frenette as executive director of the 2009 World Acadian Congress.
Mr. Frenette is originally from Robertville and was until recently manager of
RDEE - Employability and Economic Development Network - for the Conseil économique
du Nouveau-Brunswick.
The president declared “Mr. Frenette has been over the years an active
player in the organization of several important events, including the 1994 World
Acadian Congress, and we are very proud to have him join our team.”
Mr. Frenette will start is new position on February 6th. Jacques CF Lanteigne
was filling the position on an interim basis and will return to his position
as administrative director of the CMA 2009.
Members of the Organizing Committee of the CMA 2009 will receive in the next
few weeks the final report on the public consultations held last fall. The president
commented that these consultations were a true success with over 400 participants
and 300 individual suggestions being made.
A public meeting will be held in February to unveil the major themes of the
Congress, its dates and major objectives.
Under the aegis of the Société nationale de l’Acadie, the
World Acadian Congress continues the tradition of the national conventions that
has marked the development of Acadia since 1861. The 2009 edition will be the
4th of its kind since 1994 (southeast of New Brunswick), 1999 (Louisiana) and
2004 (Nova Scotia). These large gatherings of the Acadian society are a testimony
of the people’s vitality installed in Canada since 1604.
For more information:
Jacques CF Lanteigne
Interim executive director
(506) 336-2009 / Jacques.Lanteigne@cma2009.ca
October 2005
Public consultations are launched in the Acadian
Peninsula, in preparation of the CMA 2009.
September 2005
Unveiling of the CMA 2009 logo.
August 2005
Normand Thériault quits as executive director
and is replaced on an interim basis by Jacques C.F. Lanteigne, recently appointed
as administrative director.
May 2005
The CMA 2009 opens its head office at the Shippagan
campus of the University of Moncton.
July 2004
First meeting of the COCMA 2009.
June 2004
Jean-Guy Rioux accepts the presidency of the Organizing
Committee of the 2009 World Acadian Congress (Comité organisateur du
Congrès mondial acadien 2009 = COCMA 2009).
March 2004
Normand Thériault is appointed executive
director of the CMA 2009.
February 2004
Meeting of the Board of Directors of the SNA in
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The selection committee makes its recommendation, which
is accepted.
The Acadian Peninsula is chosen as the site of
the 2009 World Acadian Congress.
At the announcement, there is a leap of joy in
the Acadian Peninsula where many local supporters have gathered at a local bar
to hear the decision live on CBC radio.
Paul Marcel Albert is the sole representative from
the Acadian Peninsula present in Halifax for the announcement, and he had to
face a severe winter storm to be present.
January 2004
The Government of New Brunswick announces that
a grant of $one million over five year will be awarded to the 2009 Organizing
Committee, should the Acadian Peninsula’s proposal be retained as the winning
bid.
October 2003
The selection committee must choose between four
applications received:
Poitiers and Nantes region in France
Quebec City
Evangeline region in Prince Edward Island
Acadian Peninsula
September
2003
The Acadian Peninsula Mayors’
Forum withdraws from the race.
Paul
Marcel Albert of the Acadian Festival in Caraquet calls for a meeting of interested
persons in the Acadian Peninsula.
A
working group is formed to prepare an application based on the guidelines established
by the Société nationale de l’Acadie.
A
grant of $ 50,000 is received from the Acadian Peninsula Development Fund and
the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for the elaboration of a proposal.
Nearly
100 letters are received in support of the Peninsula’s proposal.
Deadline
to file the application is September 30th 2003.
The
Acadian Peninsula proposal, complete with a promotion video, is submitted to the
SNA for evaluation by a committee of representatives from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia
and Louisiana.
June 2003
Meeting of the Société nationale
de l’Acadie (SNA = National Acadian Society) in Petit-Rocher. It is announced
that “indication of interest” proposals will be received by the Society
for the organization of the 4th World Acadian Congress.
The Acadian Peninsula Mayors’ Forum announces
its intention to submit a proposal.
August 21st, 2009, Neguac area
Contact: Nicole Marquis
Telephone: 506.855.5224
Fax: 506.776.3975
Email: nmarquis@nb.sympatico.ca
Other contact: Richard Breault
Telephone: 506.776.3405
Email: rbreault@nbnet.nb.ca
The Br(e)au-lt(x) during the World
Acadian Congress 2009 will be held in Neguac on Friday, August 21, 2009. The
day Programme includes a community breakfast at the Neguac C.S.C La fontaine
School from 7 AM to 11 AM, a genealogical presentation by genealogist Robert
Brault of Quebec from 8 :00 AM to Noon and from 7 PM to 9 PM at Neguac C.S.C
La fontaine School, the Breau Family Rally & Tribute to Jean-François
Breau at Neguac Sportplex Arena from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and the Breau Party
at Neguac Sportplex Arena with Les Fair-Isle-Liens group and others from 9 PM
till 1 AM.
PROGRAM
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST à la BREAU
At Neguac C.S.C La fontaine School
August 8th 2009, Bas-Caraquet area
Contact: Donald Chevarie
Telephone: 506.860.7278
Email: info@familleschevarie.ca
Other contact: Rita Chevarie
Telephone: 506.876.2716
Le 9 août 2009, région
de Ste-Marie-St-Raphael
Contact : Louise Ferron-Roussel
Téléphone : 506.344.0112
Télécopieur : 506.344.3039
Courriel : lferron_roussel@hotmail.com
Contact(s) in NB:
Chaleur area - 506.546.6539
Restigouche area - 506.759.7386
South East area - 506.855.5470
Acadian Peninsula area - 506.764.2923
Email: pinet@genacadie.ca
Website: http://pinet.genacadie.ca
August 13 & 14 2009, Bertrand
Region
Contact(s) in NB:
Chaleur area - 506.546.6539
Restigouche area - 506.759.7386
South East area - 506.855.5470
Acadian Peninsula area - 506.764.2923
Email: pinet@genacadie.ca
Website: http://pinet.genacadie.ca
Les 12, 13 & 14 août 2009,
région de Paquetville, Bertrand et Village Historique Acadien
Contact: Onil Thériault
Téléphone/Télécopieur: 506.727.2155
Courriel: onilth@nbnet.nb.ca
Other contact: Madame Angélie Thériault
Téléphone: 506.764.2076
Courriel: etang@nb.sympatico.ca
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