Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores French and Francophone history and culture in North America!
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A Critical Examination of the University of Toledo Language Program Cuts with Dr. Linda Rouillard and Dr. Ruth Hotell
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The University of Toledo's recent decision to suspend the French and German programs has sparked widespread debate. This episode delves into the impact of this decision with special guests Dr. Linda Rouillard, Faculty Senate President, Ohio Faculty Council Chair, and Professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Dr. Ruth…
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Beyond Poutine: Tim Beaulieu's Fight to Save French Education & Challenges to French Education in the US
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Tim Beaulieu, the founder of New Hampshire's beloved Poutinefest, and Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, a passionate language advocate, join forces to explore the challenges facing French programs in schools from elementary schools to universities. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Tim Beaulieu
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In Conversation with Pierre Lavoie: Celebrities, Migration, and Franco-Americans
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In this episode, Pierre Lavoie and Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Mille après mille: Célébrité et migrations dans le Nord-Est américain, celebrities, migration, and Franco-American culture. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Pierre Lavoie
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In Conversation with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD
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In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson, PhD dialogues with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD. Patrick and James are the hosts of the podcast Récits Francophones au Cœur de l'Amérique, recorded in Louisville, Kentucky entirely in French. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / James Natsis, Patrick Litanga
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Season Two Introduction, The North American Francophone Podcast
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Join (now) Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson as she launches the second season of The North American Francophone Podcast! Published 12 December 2022. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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An Interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - Author, Filmmaker, and Fellow of the Center for Louisiana Studies
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Tune in to hear an interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - author, filmmaker, and Fellow for the Center for Louisiana Studies - as host Claire-Marie Brisson asks about the many ways he has contributed to (and continues to contribute to) the North American Francophonie. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Nathan Rabalais
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An Interview with Dr. Clint Bruce - Acadian and Transnational Studies
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Join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Dr. Clint Bruce - Professor, Research Chair, and Director of L'Observatoire Nord/Sud at Université Sainte-Anne & Associate Researcher at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Clint Bruce
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Highlight on Texas: A Conversation with Ryan J. Wilson on Francophones, Francophiles, and Connections to the Francophonie
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Ryan J. Wilson, Master's Candidate in European Studies at The University of Virginia as they discuss language, legacy, and connections to the Francophonie in Texas. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Ryan J. Wilson
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A Conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran: Francophone Immersion Schools, Inclusivity, and Voice in Canada
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Tune in for a conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran, student at the Université de Montréal and Chair of the Edmonton Youth Council, as we discuss his Francophone experience as a former Canadian French language immersion school student who focuses on giving voice and visibility to the Francophonie. Support the Show.…
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A Conversation with Erin Segura: Documenting Louisiana's Francophone Voices at Louisiana State University
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Erin Segura, Instructor of Louisiana French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Learn more about the fascinating projects she and her students are recording, pursuing, and documenting! Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Erin Segura
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An Interview with Sweet Crude: Louisiana French, Music Traditions, and 'New Niveau'
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft of Sweet Crude. Topics cover Louisiana French, reception, music traditions, and their new media initiative New Niveau. #Francophonie #Francophone #Louisiane #Louisiana Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Alexis Marceaux / Sam Craft
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Franco-American Voices Series: Claire-Marie Brisson, Founder and Host of the North American Francophone Podcast
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Founder and host Claire-Marie Brisson shares her reflections about her Franco-American identity as part of the Franco-American voices series. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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The NOUS Foundation: An Interview with Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet
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Join our host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet - the co-founders of the NOUS Foundation - launched 25 June 2020! NOUS arose from a simple observation: Louisiana and the Gulf South’s French and Creole cultures are reenergizing the region and are positioned to create new cultural and business opportunities. NOUS su…
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Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jonathan Olivier, Franco-Louisianan and Founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana,
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Tune in as host Claire-Marie Brisson interviews Jonathan Olivier, founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, a #sustainable #farm that services in the #French language in #Arnaudville, #Louisiana! Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Jonathan Olivier
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Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Mïc Hel - Poet and Author of "The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore"
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An interview with Franco-Marylander poet Mïc Hel, author of “The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore” as part of the Franco-American Voices Series! #Francophone #Maryland #AmFr #French #poetry #diversity #voice #visibility Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Mïc Hel
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Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Janie Moyen - Voice and Visibility for the Francophone Community in Saskatchewan
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Join Claire-Marie as she interviews Janie Moyen, a proud #Francophone from #Saskatchewan who advocates as a youth voice for the #Fransaskois community. Their dialogue addresses visibility, language rights, and her own personal experiences as a member of the community. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Janie Moyen
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Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Joseph Dunn, Franco-Créolophone Activist & Franco-Louisianan
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Joseph Dunn - the former director from 2011-2014 of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), as well as in other administrative and advocacy roles In the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and in the Louisiana government. His current projects are with the Laura Plantati…
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Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jesse Martineau, Host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
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In this episode, join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Jesse Martineau, host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Franco-American from Manchester, New Hampshire. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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Franco-American Voices Series: Francophone Maine: Past & Present - With Special Guest Camden Martin
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and special guest Camden Martin as they discuss Francophone Maine, part of our new Franco-American Voices Series. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Camden Martin
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A Moveable Identity: Movement in Franco-American and French-Canadian Narratives
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores the theme of movement present in Franco-American and French-Canadian literature. Our host shares some recommendations she has for reading, and shares a poem she authored herself with listeners. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith: The Power of Language
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This podcast features Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques and Chair, AATF Commission on Advocacy. Host Claire-Marie dialogues with Dr. Stein-Smith about the #French language and its importance in North America, as well as some tips on how to learn while #socialdistancing! #Francophone #Francophonie Support the Sh…
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A Conversation with Patrick Lacroix: Voicing the Communities of "Those Other Franco-Americans"
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In this conversation, historian Patrick Lacroix discusses his current research with host Claire-Marie Brisson, including "Those Other Franco-Americans," a project that aims to give voice to minority Franco-American communities. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Patrick Lacroix
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In this episode, learn more about Detroit's (in)famous Nain Rouge, the "Demon of the Strait." Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she reads two chapters of the original 1883 story, published in "Legends of Le Détroit." Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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Cooking in Tough Times: Franco-American Historical Recipes to Warm Your Home
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In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson shares three recipes with us that are exclusively shared with listeners of this podcast, and will soon to be posted on thefrancophone.com. The recipes can be found at these points In the audio: • 4m 9s - Tarte tatin • 17 m 12s - WW2 Canadian Pea Soup • 20m 52s - Dandelion salad Support the Show.…
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Victor Séjour - Author, Playwright, and Abolitionist
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Tune in to hear host Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Victor Séjour - the first known published African-American author who was originally from Louisiana. Claire-Marie compares contemporary scholarship to Séjour's work, with comparisons to Jacques Derrida and Édouard Glissant. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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Francophone North Americans in Uniform with Special Guest Jason Theriot
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French was an essential language during WWII. Tune in tomorrow afternoon to learn more about the North American Francophones who were essential to the Allied forces. With special guest, historian Jason Theriot. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Jason Theriot
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Bilingualism: Reception, Perception, and Bias - Featuring a Special Interview with Télé-Louisiane
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In this two-part episode, Claire-Marie Brisson reflects on a recent op-ed she came across on bilingualism published in the Washington Post. Then, the conversation moves to an interview with special guests from Télé-Louisiane, featuring Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas. Visit Télé-Louisiane online: https://www.telelouisiane.com/ Support the S…
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Preserving Woonsocket, Rhode Island's Francophone Past
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she hosts not just one - but two! - interviews from two Franco-Americans from Woonsocket, RI who work on preserving their Franco-American culture. About the guests: Robert Gumlaw serves as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the American-French Genealogical Society. http://afgs.org Calvin Fox is a pro…
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Visions of Québec: Present Realities and Futuristic Imaginings with Special Guest - Sci-Fi Author R. Jean Mathieu
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We know Québec's past and its present... but what about the future? Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews R. Jean Mathieu, Franco-Californian sci-fi author of a new short story entitled "Glâcehouse." This futuristic tale reconceptualizes the way we perceive Québec and Canada today, and challenges us to think far beyond the limits of the …
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The Weight of Language: Voicing the Francophonie in English
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Our host Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the complexity of the North American Francophone world - emphasizing language, choice, and reception of French and North American French identity. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson
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The Franco-American Experience: Community, Otherness, and Reception in the United States - An Interview with David Vermette
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Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and David Vermette, Franco-American author, as they discuss topics surrounding Franco-American cultural and social history. The interview also showcases his recently published book "A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans"(Montreal: Baraka Books, 2018). Support the Show.…
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Reflections from a Franco-Albertan - An Interview with Rebecca Lazarenko
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Claire-Marie interviews Rebecca Lazarenko about Francophones in Canada, and gives her own insights into the plurality of voices that make up the Francophone communities of Canada. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Rebecca Lazarenko
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"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" - Franco-American Holiday Traditions (feat. Louis Brisson)
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In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson examines the importance of holiday traditions in North American Francophone households - from Christmas to the New Year. Special guest Louis Brisson reflects on his own experience growing up as a Michigan Francophone North American. Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / Louis Brisson
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«Y fait frette!» - Adapting and Staying Warm in North America
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In this episode, host Claire-Marie Brisson explores the ways that Francophones in North America adapted to their new climate - through clothing, food, and drink. Claire-Marie also compares the way temperatures were recorded historically to allow modern listeners to understand what winters were really like for North American Francophone settlers. Su…
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Policy Perspectives and Linguistic Realities in Francophone Africa - A Conversation with Max Bone
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Join Claire-Marie for a conversation with Max Bone, Research Fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Progress and Student at the Elliott School of International Affairs (GWU), Washington DC as they discuss the status of Francophone Africa, languages, and the terrain navigated by North American diplomats working with the new center of la Francopho…
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Giving Voice to Maine's Acadian Music - An Interview with Robert Sylvain
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Host Claire-Marie Brisson conducts an interview with Robert Sylvain, a musician playing the music of the Acadians of Maine. He has begun a monumental heritage music project that he started over a decade ago - translating a handwritten notebook of lyrics into recorded music. If you would like to support Robert's project, please visit this website: h…
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First Attempt at Cooking Recipes from an 1840 French Canadian Cookbook
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In this episode, Claire-Marie cooks three recipes from an 1840 French Canadian cookbook. Explore her experience, and hear the reactions to the recipes from special guest James Reed - someone who had never tried French Canadian cuisine before! Support the Show.By Claire-Marie Brisson / James Reed
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In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson gives an introduction to French Canadian cooking traditions and provides insights into common foods and recipes that were available in the late 1800s. They might surprise you! Support the Show.By The North American Francophone Podcast (Claire-Marie Brisson)
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