This panel will examine Franco American experience during and after World War I. Speakers Patrick Lacroix, “Arduous Ascent: Ethnic Transition in the Northeastern United States, 1914-1924” Mark Richard, “It is not necessary to be more American than the American himself”: French Speakers Fight the Great War Abroad and at Home Elisa Sance, “‘The war has […]
We will hold our yearly Rassemblement in Orono, at the Franco American Centre from April 26 - 28, 2019. As in the past, we will open our gathering at 5pm […]
We are a group of students from the University of Maine who are studying to become French teachers. On Mondays, we work with children K-2 grades. We do crafts, learn songs, and play games, all while learning words and phrases in French. This is a fun way to introduce children to French, get them excited […]
We are a group of students from the University of Maine who are studying to become French teachers. On Wednesdays, we work with children 3-5 grades. We do crafts, learn songs, and play games, all while learning words and phrases in French. This is a fun way to introduce children to French, get them excited […]
We have lots of fun events planned for our yearly gathering -- we hope you join us! All times in Eastern Standard Time. Zoom links and other information will be provided to registered attendees in advance of the event. Friday, April 21, 2023 3:30pm: Talk in English (HYBRID) by Pierre Lavoie, author of MILLE APRÈS […]
Traditionally, the Franco American Center has hosted a three-day Rassemblement (Gathering) for writers, artists and creative thinkers in the month of April. I am writing to you today because I believe that this year’s opening event may be of interest to you. On Friday April 21, at 3:30 p.m. at the Franco American Centre on […]
4pm: Talk and concert (HYBRID) by Robert Sylvain: http://robertsylvain.com/ As the keeper of songs in his generation, Robert inherited his Mémère’s cherished notebook of old Acadian ballads, which he has painstakingly researched for their historical sources, found the original melodies, translated and arranged the songs to present to new audiences as proof that Acadian culture […]
Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, "A Story about the Taste of Language." The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a light […]
Please join us for this year's Rassemblement! Lisa and I are delighted to invite you to our annual gathering. We both hope that you will join us. We will post more information here as the schedule falls into place We look forward to gathering and celebrating together. We are excited to say that there is […]
