World Acadian Congress

EDMUNDSTON, N.B. — A St. Agatha entrepreneur has been selected as the Maine winner of the “Realize Your Business Dream” competition as part of the economic component of the recently completed World Acadian Congress.

Everyone is joining in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, even those affiliated with the 2014 World Acadian Congress!

The 2014 World Acadian Congress has been five years in the making and has drawn thousands of people from all across the world. Check out some of the photos of the events that have gone on so far!

There were many smiling faces at Lonesome Pine Lodge in Fort Kent during the broadcast of the 2014 World Acadian Congress opening ceremonies on Friday. Check out some photos and video!

The Canada Border Services Agency is advising travelers to prepare for busy border crossings when traveling between New Brunswick and Maine during the 2014 World Acadian Congress that runs from Friday, August 8th through the 24th.

Bonjour! With the upcoming World Acadian Congress drawing near, the legendary Chris O’Brien wants to help you brush up on your French. Get your accents ready for an in-depth lesson on common words you’ll need for the month long celebration in northern Maine, New Brunswick, and Quebec.

SAINT DAVID - The official opening of an exhibit of colorful and original hooked rugs artwork depicting Acadia's rich religious heritage will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, August 8, in Saint David Catholic Church in Saint David.

Folks from all over the country and world will be flocking to Aroostook County for the start of the 2014 World Acadian Congress that will be held right in our area!

The Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 World Acadian Congress begin August 8 in Maine, New Brunswick, and Québec. There will be many events for all ages celebrating Acadian heritage and culture. We want to know if you'll be participating in this year's congress?

For the first time, Maine and Canada will jointly host the World Acadian Congress (Congrès Mondial Acadien), which has taken place every five years since 1994. Held previously in Canada and Louisiana, the 2014 Congress now includes the St. John Valley and the city of Madawaska in Maine’s Aroostook County on the Canadian border. In addition to St. John Valley, the Congress includes New Brunswick an