Acadians Outside Acadie

Here’s a great opportunity to practice your French, while learning about the Acadian culture outside of the Maritimes, exploring where the deported Acadians ended up. Where are their ancestors today? Let's explore the language, history, and stories from Acadians around the world.

• All conversations will be in French and adult-themed topics will be touched upon.
• You’ll be introduced to unique slang, Anglicism and different French dialects from around the world.
• You’ll also experience Acadian pop culture from around the world.
• Reading, listening, watching excerpts from Acadian culture & media.
• Breaking down Acadian Memes and the meaning behind them.
• Investigating world history of Acadians and understanding who they are today.

Course timeline

• Week 1: Deportation where are they now? Exploring the French Colonies of 1750 +
• Week 2: Southern Cousins: Exploring Cajun culture, dialect & Lousiana influences.
• Week 3: Northern Culture: Those who stayed closer to "home"
• Week 4: Acadians Today

No materials required.

Winter term

Thursdays, Feb. 5 to Feb. 26, (4 weeks)
7:30 - 9 p.m.
$99 (+ HST)

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About the instructor

Nina Savoie-Colwell was born and raised on the Acadian peninsula in a bilingual household. She has taught conversational French, beginner and intermediate French, Acadian French, conversational English and ESL, as well as various types of art classes.

For the last ten years, she has taught with CCNB, the Anglophone south school district, the Centre for Learning Futures and privately. Nina also has a background in fine arts, animation and graphics, as well as office administration and she has a business degree from UNB.

She is currently studying for her Masters of Education in Leadership online through Yorkville University and works full time as an eLearning Specialist for Toronto Film School.