Office of the Premier, Intergovernmental Affairs, Francophonie, Office of the Lieutenant-Governor , August 12, 2014 - Edmundston
Official opening of the World Acadian Congress
The opening ceremonies of the 2014 World Acadian Congress took place Aug. 8. The theme for the event is “Acadia of the World: A New Acadia!”. The congress runs until Aug. 24 in the border regions of Maine, Madawaska and Témiscouata, Quebec. From left: Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas; Elizabeth Nicholas; and Premier David Alward.