Official Languages committee  I'll let Éric Mathieu answer that question.

Official Languages committee  I think it's a unique opportunity to celebrate the successes, the journeys, and the accomplishments. Whether it's the Acadians, the Quebecois or the aboriginal nations, we will be able to celebrate Canada's wealth and cultural diversity and take advantage of this 2017 celebration

Official Languages committee  As to the place of both official languages in the celebrations in Acadia, it is definitely non-negotiable. You have to understand that living in Acadia means living with the anglophone community. We are a minority on the territory of the Atlantic provinces. On a daily basis, we

Official Languages committee  In terms of the activities we propose, I can offer you the examples of the World Acadian Congresses that we have been organizing every five years since 1994. Acadians from all over the world are invited to the events. There are several hundred thousand of them in Louisiana, for e

Official Languages committee  Second, it gives us time to reflect. Throughout its history, Acadia has mobilized and has met to consider its future at national conventions that have enabled our people to establish symbols and institutions and to define their key priorities. 2017 would be the perfect opportuni

Official Languages committee  Mr. Chair, distinguished committee members, good morning. The Société nationale de l'Acadie is pleased to contribute to the collective reflection on the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017. Our organization, commonly known as SNA, represents the Acadian people.