2014 World Acadian Congress
An Acadian diaspora proud of its heritage that validates its vitality and its diversity and which, looking forward, is ready to enter the third millennium in a spirit that is both international and united.
2014 WAC Mission Statement
To host the 2014 World Acadian Congress in the Acadia of Lands and Forests region by drawing from a commitment and an energetic collaboration of the community and its partners in order to solicit an active participation of Acadians throughout the world who will come here or participate in events via modern means of communications.
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What is the World Acadian Congress?
- A huge celebration comprised of more than 300 activities including family reunions, local celebrations, ceremonies, musical and theatrical productions, conferences, cultural performances and sporting events
- Held every five years over a two to three week period in August that must include August 15 (Acadian National Feast Day)
- Draws people from all over the world
News Releases
- 2/14/2012 • UMFK to Play Integral Role in Congrès Mondail Acadien 2014
- 10/4/2010 • St. John Valley Town Hall Forums to discuss 2014 World Acadian Congress begin in Fort Kent this Wednesday
- 9/27/2010 • Town Hall Forum scheduled in Fort Kent to inform area on plans for 2014 World Acadian Congress, 2011 Biathlon World Cup and America's First Mile; three other forums planned for other Valley towns to discuss WAC in coming two weeks
- 8/10/2010 • St. John Valley marks significant anniversaries and countdown to 2014 World Acadian Congress with sign unveiling in Cyr Plantation
- 7/27/2010 • St. John Valley to mark significant anniversaries and countdown to 2014 World Acadian Congress at August 9 event in Cyr Plantation
- 6/11/2010 • Central Aroostook couple donates $2,000 to help prepare Maine to host 2014 World Acadian Congress; region-wide visioning session planned for June 18
- 5/4/2010 • World Acadian Congress 2014: It's official!
- 3/24/2010 • Maine Governor and New Brunswick and Quebec Premiers meet to discuss 2014 World Acadian Congress; three leaders pledge coordinated effort for the international event
- 2/19/2010 • Progress on 2014 World Acadian Congress moves forward in the St. John Valley with creation of Maine Coordinating Committee
- 12/15/2009 • Maine Delegation of World Acadian Congress receives first private contribution to help prepare for the major 2014 event
- 10/30/2009 • World Acadian Congress 2014 Organizational Committee Officially Created
- 10/29/2009 • CMA 2014 : le comité organisateur officiellement créé