Le français louisianais: préserver et évoluer | Louisiana French: Preserve and Evolve

Acadiana Center for the Arts is the first stop on the road for Le français louisianais: préserver et évoluer, a multilingual traveling exhibition created by the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). Louisiana French – and its sister language, Louisiana Creole/Kouri-Vini – have shaped our State immeasurably, but they are often misunderstood. This exhibition seeks to correct these misunderstandings, valorize local language, and highlight Louisiana’s place in the greater French-speaking world, while recognizing the contributions of Louisiana language activists and inspiring individuals to reclaim their heritage languages.

Funding for this project has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.