Make Some Noise: "Tintamarre" at Port-la-Joye Fort Amherst National Historic Site
News Release
Parks Canada celebrates National Acadian Feast Day on August 14
August 4, 2016 Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site (P.E.I.) Parks Canada Agency
Why not take part in a family fun event to celebrate National Acadian Feast Day at Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site? Join Parks Canada on Sunday, August 14, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and take part in a day to honour Acadian culture.
Events will begin with a Mi’kmaq prayer and smudge ceremony, offered by Methilda Knockwood-Snache. Following the official opening, there will be family-friendly activities for visitors of all ages, including a crafting area, lawn games, trivia, air-brushed tattoos, Acadian treats to sample, and an Acadian-themed costume photo booth.
The afternoon will feature guided tours of the historic grounds in English or French, as well as outdoor yoga with Karen Langevin. The award-winning exhibition Ni’na na L’nu: the Mi’kmaq of Prince Edward Island will be on display in the reception centre and Acadian storyteller Noella Richard will entertain visitors with captivating tales.
The day will conclude with a “Tintamarre,” a joyful, traditional parade filled with noisemakers and improvised musical instruments, followed by an Acadian Ceilidh.
This free event is sure to be fun for the entire family. Light refreshments will be provided, but visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
Through initiatives like the celebration of National Acadian Feast Day, Parks Canada celebrates the historic and enduring contributions of Acadian people to the colourful cultural fabric of our nation.
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“As we celebrate National Acadian Feast Day, I am proud to invite Islanders and visitors alike to Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site. Events such as this one help tell the story of who we are. Parks Canada encourages everyone to visit national parks and historic places to learn more about our shared heritage.”
Karen Jans, Superintendent, Prince Edward Island Field Unit
Quick Facts
- National Acadian Feast Day is marked on August 15, which is also the Feast of the Assumption – the Virgin Mary being the patron saint of the Acadians. This decision was made at the first National Acadian Convention held at Memramcook, New Brunswick in 1881.
- Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site was the first permanent European settlement on Prince Edward Island. Three hundred French settlers arrived and established a settlement in 1720.
- The historic grounds of Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst include a trail system, interpretation panels, monuments and plaques. Visitors will enjoy the many great vantage points of Charlottetown Harbour.
Associated Link
Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site
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Contacts
Jennifer Stewart
Communication Officer
Parks Canada, PEI Field Unit
902-672-6389
jennifer.stewart@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca
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