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NATIONAL ACADIAN DAY [1 record]

Record 1 2019-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
OBS

Whereas Acadians, in view of their origin, history and development, constitute the first permanent settlement from France in Canada and now reside in most of the provinces and territories of Canada; whereas the Acadian people have contributed, for nearly 400 years, to the economic, cultural and social vitality of Canada; whereas August 15 has been, since 1881, the day on which Acadians celebrate National Acadian Day.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
OBS

Attendu que les Acadiens, de par leur origine, leur histoire et leur développement, constituent la première colonie de France à s'établir de façon permanente au Canada, et ils se retrouvent maintenant dans la grande majorité des provinces et territoires canadiens, que le peuple acadien a contribué depuis près de 400 ans à la vitalité économique, culturelle et sociale au Canada, que, depuis 1881, le peuple acadien célèbre le 15 août comme la Journée de la fête nationale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes.

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