French-Canadian Legacy Podcast

This week Jesse sits down with Professor of History and Education at UMaine Fort Kent, Dr. Paul Buck. They'll take about life in Fort Kent, Madawaska and the Saint John Valley. How Dr. Buck came to research Franco-Americans and how he ended up in Fort Kent. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next season! You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is behind the news desk for the final time this season but she's got a wrap up and some great things to check out. Then Jesse will introduce Dr. Paul Buck and give a preview of next week's season finale. News Links - Franco-Americans on the trail of their ancestors: https://www.lesoleil.com/actualites/actualites-locales/la-capitale/2024/08/12/les-francos-americains-sur-la-trace-de-leurs-ancetres-HKW7WO7PXREBPB24EMFWMFJYFQ/? Exploring the Acadian Peninsula: https://querythepast.com/exploring-acadian-peninsula/ French teachers wanted: https://www.facnh.com/teacherswanted Franco-American Salem Tour recap - learn more about the French-Canadian history of Salem, MA: https://frenchcanadiansalem.org/ You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

We recorded this episode well over a year ago but we still think it's an important one to listen to. Friend of the show and contributor to "French All Around Us", Joseph Dunn was lucky enough to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron when he visited New Orleans. Of course Jesse and Joseph will talk about other things but this was a brilliant conversation we wanted to share. Laura Plantation - https://www.lauraplantation.com/discover/the-plantation French All Around Us (Book) - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is behind the FCL news desk to start the episode and then Jesse will let you know a little about next week's episode. It's an episode that we recorded awhile ago. Friend of the show Joseph Dunn joins us to talk about Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Orleans, that happened in December of 2022. It was recorded awhile ago but we think it's an amazing conversation. We hope you'll come back next week to listen! FCL News Links - Articles: The Municipality of Clare announces the tintamarre and the National Acadian Holiday: https://lecourrier.com/nos-communautes/nos-communautes-clare/2024/06/19/la-municipalite-de-clare-annonce-le-tintamarre-et-la-fete-nationale-de-lacadie/ Walk in the footsteps of the inhabitants of Port-Royal with a walking map: https://lecourrier.com/nos-communautes/nos-communautes-vallee-de-lannapolis/2024/07/23/marcher-sur-les-traces-des-habitants-de-port-royal-grace-a-une-carte-pedestre/ Where Should the 2029 Acadian Congress be held?: https://snacadie.org/nos-dossiers/promotion/congres-mondial-acadien/interet-cma-2029 You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

This week we're joined by the Host of the YouTube channel, Histoire d'un Nord, Philippe Aubry. We'll admit we didn't know much about this area of Quebec called The Laurentides. Luckily we learned a lot from his channel and Philippe was kind enough to join us. We hope you enjoy learning about this area as much as we did! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Histoire.dun.Nord YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Histoire.dun.nord95 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/histoire.dun.nord/ You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is back behind the desk letting you know about Events, Podcasts and Articles to check out and then Jesse lets you know about next week's guest Philippe Aubry. We hope you'll tune in!! Histoire d'un Nord Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/histoire.dun.nord/ Histoire d'un Nord YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Histoire.dun.nord95 FCL News Links - Articles: Canadianisms: North Americans speaking “real French”: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/07/19/franco-american-news-and-culture/canadianisms-north-americans-speaking-real-french/? Franco-American Archives: Lowell and Irasburg: https://querythepast.com/franco-archives-lowell-irasburg/ Podcasts: Mapping Franco Brunswick, Part 1: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francopathways/episodes/Episode-19-Mapping-Franco-Brunswick-Part-1-e2lv6k9/a-abe8sfi? Events: NH PoutineFest ticket sales, July 27: https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets AATF-NH Weekend at Lac-Brome, Québec: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffFIn0cz4FHhtOiK8y9M4zhTMRnKsUXLCj4F1dVC9sOA5awA/viewform French-German Language Immersion: https://nhgermanschool.com/product/french-german-language-immersion-camp-olympic-edition/ Virtual French Fun in August: https://www.facnh.com/product-page/french-summer-class-for-kids You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

We've met so many people thanks to Jesse's experience writing a chapter for "French All Around Us", today we're lucky to have another person on who contributed to that book. Tony DesRois is here to tell us his story which includes growing up in Florida, Almost moving to France and other tales that will connect with everyone listening. Thanks for coming on Tony!! Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is starting off this week's episode with some blogs and events to keep an eye on. Then Jesse will introduce you to Tony DesRois. Tony contributed a chapter to "French All Around Us" and we wanted to have him on the show to talk more about it. We hope you enjoy a little preview and will tune back in next week! Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

This week Jesse is talking to Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon who are behind the amazing YouTube channel Raconte moi mes ancêtres. Jesse will ask about their inspiration for the channel and what you can expect to find on it. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy Jesse trying to properly pronounce Raconte moi mes ancêtres a few times ;) Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnc-R7Nt6LXJ_ekw2pXsDFA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaconteMoiMesAncetres You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is here with all the news, blogs and events you want to hear about! Then Jesse let's you know about next week's episode with the Hosts of Raconte moi mes ancêtres, Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon. Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnc-R7Nt6LXJ_ekw2pXsDFA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaconteMoiMesAncetres Radio Interview: Wicked Healthy Radio interview: https://fb.watch/sT_jcSMi3Q/ Articles: Franco-American News & Culture, The Language of Inclusion: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/06/19/franco-american-news-and-culture/the-language-of-inclusion-thank-you-university-of-maine-jim-bishop/ Franco-American News & Culture, La Kermesse: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/06/13/franco-american-news-and-culture/biddefords-franco-american-celebration-la-kermesse/ QTP, La Saint-Jean-Baptiste chez les Franco-Américains (1945-1956): https://querythepast.com/saint-jean-baptiste-franco-americains/ QTP, The Transnational Quebecs: https://querythepast.com/paquet-dit-lavallee-quebec/ 2024 Franco-American of the Year, Congrats to Mike Campbell: https://manchesterinklink.com/mike-campbell-named-2024-franco-american-of-the-year/ Events: Buy early and get $10 tickets for Canadiana Fest: https://app.gopassage.com/events/23656 Canadiana Fest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/446117837745995/ June 23 – 30: Lowell Franco-American Festival Week: https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody has a quick update to let you know about some great things going on! Segment links: June 22 at 10am, Maine PoutineFest tickets going on sale: https://www.poutinefest.com/me/tickets Enter for a chance to win Maine PF tickets: https://999thewolf.com/heres-how-to-win-tickets-to-maines-inaugural-poutinefest/ June 22, 3pm - 7pm: Leominster French-Canadian Festival: https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcTL June 23 –30, 2024 Lowell Franco-American Festival Week. For more information: cmprovencher@gmail.com

We're talking to Mélissa Baril. She'll talk about her project Le Caribou à lunettes. Also we'll learn her history and little more about the Detroit French-Canadian scene, which we've discussed in the past. Thanks for listening!!! Le Caribou à lunettes - https://cariboualunettes.com/ Le Caribou à lunettes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cariboualunettes Le Caribou à lunettes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stories/caribou_lunettes/ Le Caribou à lunettes Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-baril-caribou/ You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is here to let you know what you should be reading, attending or listening to! Jesse will then introduce you to next week's guest, Mélissa Baril. Mélissa is the coordinator for Nous Detroit. We've talked about the Nous Foundation before, so we're excited to talk to Mélissa about the expansion and another journey to the Detroit area. Nous Foundation Website - https://www.nous-foundation.org/ Nous Foundation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nousfoundation Nous Foundation Twitter - https://twitter.com/nousfoundation Le Caribou à lunettes - https://cariboualunettes.com/ News Links - Franco Center in Lewiston, ME, threatened by closure: https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/06/03/franco-center-warns-that-without-more-money-it-might-close/ Franco Center donations – envelope challenge: https://envelopechallenge.org/francocenter/ Franco Center donations: https://francocenter.org/donate/ Capturing history at the Franco Center’s new escape room: https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/06/02/capturing-history-at-the-franco-centers-new-escape-room Maine Franco-American Catholics and church history: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/05/31/franco-american-news-and-culture/maine-franco-american-catholics-and-church-history/ Events: June 13th, 4pm: Visit the Portland Museum of Arts in French with a bilingual tour with Alliance Francaise of Portland, Maine. Free for Alliance Francaise du Portland members. More info: afdume@gmail.com. June 22, 3pm - 7pm: Leominster French-Canadian Festival: https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcTL You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

This week's guest is Author Emilie-Noelle Provost. Her most recent book, The River Is Everywhere, has won many awards since this interview was recorded, so we wanted to mention that. Jesse will talk to her all about the book and her life. We hope you'll check out the book and enjoy learning about her story. Also Emilie will be at the Leominster French Canadian Festival on June 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. signing copies of The River Is Everywhere. Books will also be for sale. Links to follow Emilie - Website - https://www.emilienoelleprovost.com FB - https://www.facebook.com/emilienoelleprovostauthor Insta - https://www.instagram.com/emilienoelle2018/ X - @Emilie_Noelle Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6557102.Emilie_Noelle_Provost You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is behind the FCL News desk to keep you up to date (all the links she discusses are below). Then Jesse let's you know about next week's episode with Author Emilie-Noelle Provost. We hope you'll tune in next week to hear the full episode! Links to follow Emilie - Website - https://www.emilienoelleprovost.com FB - https://www.facebook.com/emilienoelleprovostauthor Insta - https://www.instagram.com/emilienoelle2018/ X - @Emilie_Noelle Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6557102.Emilie_Noelle_Provost News Links - Articles: QTP, Franco-American Politics in Northern New England: https://querythepast.com/franco-americans-northern-new-england/ Franco-American News and Culture, A Time Traveler Monument remembered on Memorial Day: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/05/23/franco-american-news-and-culture/a-time-traveler-monument-remembered-on-memorial-day/ Podcasts: Franco-American Pathways, episode 18: https://francopathwayspod.wordpress.com/ Events: June 7: Josée Vachon House Party, contact lisam@umaine.edu for event info. June 22: Leominster French-Canadian Festival: https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcTL You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

This week Jesse talks to Joseph Bolton about the upcoming Leominster French Canadian Festival. You'll also learn about Joseph's history, his upcoming book and how the Leominster French Canadian Festival came be to. I hope we see everyone Saturday June 22nd in Leominster!!! Learn more about the Leominster French Canadian Festival - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Leominster French Canadian Festival event page on Facebook - https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcTL You can e-mail Joseph with ideas or questions - boltonje364@gmail.com You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is back behind the desk to share with you some blogs to check out and some events to attend. Next Jesse will talk about next week's guest Joseph Bolton and an amazing event he's starting in Leominster. The Leominster French Canadian Festival is happening June 22nd, Melody and Mike will be at the event and we hope everyone in the area will be able to attend. We hope you'll check out the full interview next week to learn about Joseph, the festival and a graphic novel type book he's working on. Learn more about the Leominster French Canadian Festival - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557011759998 Leominster French Canadian Festival event page on Facebook - https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcTL You can e-mail Joseph with ideas or questions - boltonje364@gmail.com Articles: Franco-American News and Culture: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/05/09/franco-american-news-and-culture/congratulations-and-merci-to-marie-claude-francoeur/? FAC Blog, À Manchester: Franco-American Culture in NH: https://www.facnh.com/post/%C3%A0-manchester-franco-american-culture-in-new-hampshire QTP, New Frontiers in Franco-American History: https://querythepast.com/new-frontiers-franco-american-history/ Les Aventures d'un Québécois Capsule no 37: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTICDaERMmk Events: MTL vs Boston, PWHL 2024 playoffs: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/stats/schedule/3/3/all-months/homeaway?league=1 May 18: Fleur Délices Challenge, buy guest tickets: https://www.facnh.com/event-details/fleur-delices-challenge-guests May 20: Merci Train and Lafayette Day celebration: https://www.facnh.com/event-details/merci-train-tours https://www.facnh.com/event-details/lafayette-day-celebration June 7: Josée Vachon House Party, contact lisam@umaine.edu for event info. You can support Melody on Patreon - patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

We're back with our first interview of the new season and it was worth the wait. We have our first professional athlete on the show. Sarah Lefort plays in the Professional Women's Hockey League for Montréal. You'll learn about how she grew up in Quebec and played college hockey in Boston. We hope you enjoy the first episode of the new season and become a new fan of the PWHL!! Learn more about Sarah on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Lefort Learn more about PWHL Montreal (English) - https://montreal.thepwhl.com/en/ Learn more about PWHL Montreal (French) - https://montreal.thepwhl.com/fr/ You can support Melody on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ModerneFrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Saturday, May 04, 2024 PWHL Montréal vs PWHL Boston at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell!! If you're in the area tickets are still available. Come cheer on Sarah in the last game of the regular season!! We will also be there to watch the game. We'll be recording video and maybe going live. Come to Lowell on Saturday May 4th to enjoy some great hockey!! Info about the game - https://montreal.thepwhl.com/en/stats/game-center/64 Tickets -https://tsongascenter.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:GLOBAL-LOWELL:PW24:PW24GM11:&linkID=global-lowell&dataAccId=499&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_global-lowell

Melody is back behind the news desk and ready to update you! Then Jesse will let you know about next week's guest Sarah Lefort. Sarah is the first professional athlete we've had on the show and plays for PWHL Montreal. We hope you'll tune in next week to hear about her exciting career. Learn more about PWHL Montreal (English) - https://montreal.thepwhl.com/en/ Learn more about PWHL Montreal (French) - https://montreal.thepwhl.com/fr/ News Links - Query the Past: https://querythepast.com/franco-americans/ https://querythepast.com/depopulation-and-despair/ https://querythepast.com/french-new-york/ https://querythepast.com/histoire-quebec-rectifier-le-tir/ Franco-American News and Culture: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/ https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/04/25/franco-american-news-and-culture/lewiston-political-history-the-story-about-louis-jalbert/ https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/04/18/franco-american-news-and-culture/maine-immigration-updated/ https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/04/10/franco-american-news-and-culture/acadian-documentary-film-produced-about-ron-turcotte/ https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/04/03/franco-american-news-and-culture/womens-summit-at-world-acadian-congress-2024/ Women’s Summit at World Acadian Congress: https://cma2024.ca/en/cma-2024/news/womens-summit-at-cma-2024-programming-announced Events: Le Rassemblement: https://umaine.edu/francoamerican/the-yearly-rassemblement-or-gathering/ Maine PoutineFest: https://www.poutinefest.com/maine You can support Melody on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ModerneFrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/