Tigana learns about the Acadians of Nova Scotia
Tigana, a Grade 2 student from Alberta, learns all about the French Acadians of Nova Scotia by visiting the village of Meteghan (part of the Municipality of Clare).   The Acadians of Meteghan are one focus of the Alberta Grade 2 Social Studies curriculum. More About Us Map

Interview Videos Answers to questions submitted by Grade 2 students. Tigana interviews Nicole Boudreau, author of the Acadian history, The Strength of a People, about Meteghan and the history of the Acadians, based on questions submitted by Tigana's classmates in Lethbridge, Alberta. Letter Column Letters from readers like you! We would love to hear from you too!

Other Short Video Clips Tigana dresses as an Acadian; Meteghan drive by; the cemetery and chapel near Belliveau Cove; A. F. Theriault Son Shipyards; glimpse of Smugglers Cove Provincial Park; etc. Other Resources Photo essays, powerpoint presentations, & audio clips on Rappie Pie (a favorite Acadian staple), Smugglers Cove, first Acadian Cemetary, School in Meteghan, St. Mary's Church, Acadian French language, fish processing, and typical historical Acadian home. External Links Useful websites on Meteghan, Acadian history, and so on

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