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By Pilote, Annie and Ratel, Jean-Luc
Université de Moncton
With over 180 programs of study and three regional campuses, Université de Moncton in New Brunswick is Canada’s largest French-language university outside Québec. Founded in 1963, the University is at the heart of the province’s Acadian and francophone heritage. It has awarded over 45,000 degrees since its establishment, contributing significantly to the community’s vitality and development. Its mission is not only educational, but cultural as well. Université de Moncton and its many affiliate organizations actively promote Acadian history, heritage, arts and knowledge, fostering Acadi...
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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