In her talk, Jeanne Douillard will bring a fresh look to the story of “un petit people” of New France, including their struggle to reclaim pride in their heritage in a new nation. She will discuss how those who moved to Canada and Acadia also moved in different ideological directions. The talk will address their respective histories and end with an exploration of the issue of the “silent presence” of these people in their new homeland.

For over 25 years, Douillard has delved deeply into conflicting historiographies and irreconcilable views of La Nouvelle France and its people.