Pres. Jackson celebrates Franco-American heritage following UMaine lecture
President Jackson (second from right) reflects on discrimination experienced by Maine Acadians in the St. John Valley. ORONO — Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, reflected upon the St. John Valley’s Acadian heritage at a roundtable led by Dr. Susan Pinette, a professor of modern language and director of the Franco-American Programs at the […]
President Jackson celebrates Maine Cultural Heritage Week
AUGUSTA– On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined the Cultural Alliance of Maine to celebrate the cultural organizations, institutions and resources that bring communities together across the state. The event was a part of the group’s inaugural Maine Cultural Heritage Week. “Where I’m from, this idea of losing the art and culture of your […]
Pres. Jackson honors County residents inducted into the 2021 Franco-American Hall of Fame
Discrimination is the reason many of us with Franco-American roots no longer speak the language. Fortunately, this prejudice has gone away over time. In the St. John River Valley, the Acadian culture is alive and well thanks to the contributions of Franco-Americans who have fought to preserve and protect our heritage and history
