Prince Edward Island’s Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, Gilles Arsenault, highlighted improvements in French-language services: “With our on-going training and support programs, we now have more bilingual employees in the provincial public service. This increase lets us offer more bilingual services and better meet the needs of Islanders.” Key highlights from the 2024-2025 report: 📌 425 bilingual employees in provincial government, up from 387 📌 Inaugural Bonjour Day w

Cajun music is the heartbeat of Louisiana’s French heritage, born from Acadian settlers who blended old French ballads with Native, African, and Creole sounds. Played at lively fais do-dos, it’s music made for dancing and storytelling. The fiddle and accordion lead the melody, while the triangle (tit-fer), guitar, and bass keep the rhythm. Sung in Cajun French, the songs tell stories of love, loss, and joy. Though modern artists mix in rock and country, the spirit remains the same—music that bri