Nova Scotia to celebrate Acadian Heritage Month in August

The welcome centre at the historic Acadian village in Lower West Pubnico, N.S., is pictured. (Source: Province of Nova Scotia)

August will mark Nova Scotia’s second annual Acadian Heritage Month.

The Government of Nova Scotia says it will honour more than four centuries of Acadian history, culture and tradition with events across the province, including concerts, culinary experiences and community gatherings.

“Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse is delighted by the launch of the second edition of Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia,” said Denise Comeau Desautels, president of the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, in a news release from the province.

“This year’s theme – Honouring Acadian Heritage, Shaping the Future – is an invitation to be proud of our ancestors who paved the way for the Acadie we know today and to be confident in its future.”

In addition, National Acadian Day will be observed in Nova Scotia on Aug. 15.

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