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Intergovernmental Affairs, Francophonie, August 13, 2014 - Edmundston
Opening of the symposium L'Acadie dans tous ses défis
As part of the World Acadian Congress, the symposium “L’Acadie dans tous ses défis” got under way Aug. 11. Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé attended the opening presentation entitled “Autonomie et/ou gouvernance en Acadie du 21e siècle”, which was presented by sociologist Joseph Yvon Thériault. From left: Thériault; Gino LeBlanc, co-head for the study day on political and associative governance; Pénélope Cormier, head for the study day on arts and literature; Yves Jean, president of the Université de Poitiers; Julien Massicotte, head for the study day on identity and globalization; Raymond Théberge, president of the Université de Moncton; Nicole Lang, head for the study day on memory history and heritage; André Leclerc, head for the study day on territorial and community development; Samira Belyazid, head for the study day on languages, speeches and ideologies; Dubé; Jacques Paul Couturier, president of the organizing committee; and Lise Dubois, dean and assistant vice-president research at the Université de Moncton.