This week Jesse sits down with Professor of History and Education at UMaine Fort Kent, Dr. Paul Buck. They'll take about life in Fort Kent, Madawaska and the Saint John Valley. How Dr. Buck came to research Franco-Americans and how he ended up in Fort Kent. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll see you next season! You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is behind the news desk for the final time this season but she's got a wrap up and some great things to check out. Then Jesse will introduce Dr. Paul Buck and give a preview of next week's season finale. News Links - Franco-Americans on the trail of their ancestors: https://www.lesoleil.com/actualites/actualites-locales/la-capitale/2024/08/12/les-francos-americains-sur-la-trace-de-leurs-ancetres-HKW7WO7PXREBPB24EMFWMFJYFQ/? Exploring the Acadian Peninsula: https://querythepast.com/exploring-acadian-peninsula/ French teachers wanted: https://www.facnh.com/teacherswanted Franco-American Salem Tour recap - learn more about the French-Canadian history of Salem, MA: https://frenchcanadiansalem.org/ You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

We recorded this episode well over a year ago but we still think it's an important one to listen to. Friend of the show and contributor to "French All Around Us", Joseph Dunn was lucky enough to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron when he visited New Orleans. Of course Jesse and Joseph will talk about other things but this was a brilliant conversation we wanted to share. Laura Plantation - https://www.lauraplantation.com/discover/the-plantation French All Around Us (Book) - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is behind the FCL news desk to start the episode and then Jesse will let you know a little about next week's episode. It's an episode that we recorded awhile ago. Friend of the show Joseph Dunn joins us to talk about Emmanuel Macron's visit to New Orleans, that happened in December of 2022. It was recorded awhile ago but we think it's an amazing conversation. We hope you'll come back next week to listen! FCL News Links - Articles: The Municipality of Clare announces the tintamarre and the National Acadian Holiday: https://lecourrier.com/nos-communautes/nos-communautes-clare/2024/06/19/la-municipalite-de-clare-annonce-le-tintamarre-et-la-fete-nationale-de-lacadie/ Walk in the footsteps of the inhabitants of Port-Royal with a walking map: https://lecourrier.com/nos-communautes/nos-communautes-vallee-de-lannapolis/2024/07/23/marcher-sur-les-traces-des-habitants-de-port-royal-grace-a-une-carte-pedestre/ Where Should the 2029 Acadian Congress be held?: https://snacadie.org/nos-dossiers/promotion/congres-mondial-acadien/interet-cma-2029 You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

This week we're joined by the Host of the YouTube channel, Histoire d'un Nord, Philippe Aubry. We'll admit we didn't know much about this area of Quebec called The Laurentides. Luckily we learned a lot from his channel and Philippe was kind enough to join us. We hope you enjoy learning about this area as much as we did! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Histoire.dun.Nord YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Histoire.dun.nord95 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/histoire.dun.nord/ You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is back behind the desk letting you know about Events, Podcasts and Articles to check out and then Jesse lets you know about next week's guest Philippe Aubry. We hope you'll tune in!! Histoire d'un Nord Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/histoire.dun.nord/ Histoire d'un Nord YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Histoire.dun.nord95 FCL News Links - Articles: Canadianisms: North Americans speaking “real French”: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/07/19/franco-american-news-and-culture/canadianisms-north-americans-speaking-real-french/? Franco-American Archives: Lowell and Irasburg: https://querythepast.com/franco-archives-lowell-irasburg/ Podcasts: Mapping Franco Brunswick, Part 1: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francopathways/episodes/Episode-19-Mapping-Franco-Brunswick-Part-1-e2lv6k9/a-abe8sfi? Events: NH PoutineFest ticket sales, July 27: https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets AATF-NH Weekend at Lac-Brome, Québec: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffFIn0cz4FHhtOiK8y9M4zhTMRnKsUXLCj4F1dVC9sOA5awA/viewform French-German Language Immersion: https://nhgermanschool.com/product/french-german-language-immersion-camp-olympic-edition/ Virtual French Fun in August: https://www.facnh.com/product-page/french-summer-class-for-kids You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

We've met so many people thanks to Jesse's experience writing a chapter for "French All Around Us", today we're lucky to have another person on who contributed to that book. Tony DesRois is here to tell us his story which includes growing up in Florida, Almost moving to France and other tales that will connect with everyone listening. Thanks for coming on Tony!! Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is starting off this week's episode with some blogs and events to keep an eye on. Then Jesse will introduce you to Tony DesRois. Tony contributed a chapter to "French All Around Us" and we wanted to have him on the show to talk more about it. We hope you enjoy a little preview and will tune back in next week! Order French All Around Us - https://tbr-books.org/product/french-all-around-us You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

This week Jesse is talking to Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon who are behind the amazing YouTube channel Raconte moi mes ancêtres. Jesse will ask about their inspiration for the channel and what you can expect to find on it. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy Jesse trying to properly pronounce Raconte moi mes ancêtres a few times ;) Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnc-R7Nt6LXJ_ekw2pXsDFA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaconteMoiMesAncetres You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody is here with all the news, blogs and events you want to hear about! Then Jesse let's you know about next week's episode with the Hosts of Raconte moi mes ancêtres, Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon. Raconte-moi mes ancêtres Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnc-R7Nt6LXJ_ekw2pXsDFA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaconteMoiMesAncetres Radio Interview: Wicked Healthy Radio interview: https://fb.watch/sT_jcSMi3Q/ Articles: Franco-American News & Culture, The Language of Inclusion: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/06/19/franco-american-news-and-culture/the-language-of-inclusion-thank-you-university-of-maine-jim-bishop/ Franco-American News & Culture, La Kermesse: https://francoamerican.bdnblogs.com/2024/06/13/franco-american-news-and-culture/biddefords-franco-american-celebration-la-kermesse/ QTP, La Saint-Jean-Baptiste chez les Franco-Américains (1945-1956): https://querythepast.com/saint-jean-baptiste-franco-americains/ QTP, The Transnational Quebecs: https://querythepast.com/paquet-dit-lavallee-quebec/ 2024 Franco-American of the Year, Congrats to Mike Campbell: https://manchesterinklink.com/mike-campbell-named-2024-franco-american-of-the-year/ Events: Buy early and get $10 tickets for Canadiana Fest: https://app.gopassage.com/events/23656 Canadiana Fest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/446117837745995/ June 23 – 30: Lowell Franco-American Festival Week: https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek You can support Melody on Patreon - https://patreon.com/modernefrancos or Substack - https://modernefrancos.substack.com/

Melody has a quick update to let you know about some great things going on! Segment links: June 22 at 10am, Maine PoutineFest tickets going on sale: https://www.poutinefest.com/me/tickets Enter for a chance to win Maine PF tickets: https://999thewolf.com/heres-how-to-win-tickets-to-maines-inaugural-poutinefest/ June 22, 3pm - 7pm: Leominster French-Canadian Festival: https://fb.me/e/59AG4vcTL June 23 –30, 2024 Lowell Franco-American Festival Week. For more information: [email protected]