One hundred years ago little had been written about the Acadian deportation from the Maritimes Provinces of Canada, resulting in Acadians — or Cajuns as they’re better known in Louisiana — being ...
As Acadiana and Louisiana prepare to celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, similar ceremonies will be taking place in Canada. And in the Canadian Maritime provinces, that's not where the similarities end.
Former “Top Chef” fan favorite and owner of two New Orleans, La. restaurants, chef Isaac Toups’ Cajun roots run deep: His family has lived in South Louisiana for more than 300 years. But despite a ...
In recent years, the difference between Cajun and Creole food has become somewhat muddled. However, the two cultures remain very distinct. In the 18th century, the Cajuns came to Louisiana from Acadia ...
Many stories — enough to fill the numerous newspaper articles that cover his office walls — have been written about Warren Perrin. This one, documenting his being nominated and chosen as an Inspirit ...
EUNICE – The Acadian Cultural Center, which is a part of the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve Louisiana system, is helping to preserve the heritage of those who settled Acadiana’s ...