There will be celebrations across Canada in Acadian communities small and large.
In 1881, Acadian leaders held the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick and were given the mandate to set the date
Canada’s parliament didn’t officially recognize National Acadian Day until 2003.
Amy Paradis, communications officer for the Municipality of Clare says National Acadian day is very important to Acadians everywhere but especially here in Nova Scotia.
“It’s been recognized by the Canadian government as a way to celebrate the Acadian people and to mark more than 400 years of Acadian heritage in Canada and in Nova Scotia particularly where the birth place of the Acadian nation is. Not only will we mark some of the more solemn events regrading the Deportation, but it’s a great time to celebrate that, despite all the hardships, the Acadian culture is alive and thriving here in Eastern Canada and beyond.”
The Municipality of Clare will hold its annual Acadian flag raising ceremony this morning ( Aug. 15) at 9:30 a.m., at the Clare Veterans Centre, 9938 Highway 1, Saulnierville.
It will be followed by a mass at 11:00 a.m. and lunch at Église Saint-Bernard, 3623 Highway 1, St. Bernard.
