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Francos, Maine, & Klan Politics in the 1920s
Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Francos, Maine, & Klan Politics in the 1920s

An important subject to study, but a difficult one—this post examines the role of the Ku Klux Klan in Maine politics in the early 1920s and how it affected Franco-American communities. Continue reading Francos, Maine, & Klan Politics in the 1920s

A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada
Posted on January 26, 2021March 24, 2021

A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada

In the early 1800s, agriculture and family-life were very interwoven—this article takes a brief look into the historical roles of women in Lower Canada. Continue reading A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada

Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations
Posted on January 4, 2021March 24, 2021

Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations

What are some of the customs of French speakers in North America? The traditions go back further than you might think. Continue reading Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations

Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America
Posted on December 15, 2020March 24, 2021

Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America

What is the difference between “frette” and “froide”? Student Dylan Smart-Pelletier takes a look at the history of the French language in North America. Continue reading Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America

Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions
Posted on December 1, 2020March 24, 2021

Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions

As with all cultures, there were many traditions involved in a wedding. Two traditions of note in French-Canadian and Franco-American weddings are the “Sock Dance” and/or the “Trough Dance.” Continue reading Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions

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