Acadians
Acadians live near the
sea and enjoy __________.
fishing
Cultural traditions passed down generations.
Heritage
What do Acadians do on National Acadian Day?
They make a lot of noise in a parade.
Canada has ... provinces and ... territories.
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What is a Tintamarre?
A loud parade
Long strips of fabric worn during traditional costumes
Sashes
Which instruments are mentioned as part of Acadian music?
Fiddle and accordion
The capital of Nova Scotia
Halifax
When do Acadians celebrate National Acadian Day?
August 15th
A special kind of French language spoken by Acadians.
Acadian French
Why is August 15th special for Acadians?
It is National Acadian Day.
First people were
Mi’kmaq
What is Poutine rapée?
A traditional Acadian dish
A traditional Acadian food
Poutine rapée
They eat __________ dishes like poutine rapée.
traditional
First Europeans were
Acadians
What type of music do Acadians often play?
Traditional folk music
Big parties with music, dancing, and food.
Festivals
What might you find in an Acadian celebration?
Traditional costumes and sashes
What other people lived in Nova Scotia?
African Nova Scotians and Gaels (Ireland and Scotland).