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Acadia was founded
Acadia was founded by Samuel de Champlain on and east coast island. -
Samuel de Champlain moves in
Samuel de Champlain moves into Port Royal(A settlement that became Acadia's major town) -
First core group of settlers arrived
Ownership of some Acadian colonies was traded between the French and the English -
French settlement ceases
While under English rule the settlement of the french people was brought to a halt between 1654-1670. -
The first Acadian Census takes place
The first census took place in Port Royal and brought back the results of 392 people, 482 cattle and 524 sheep. Around this time may people left Port Royal and settle in the surrounding areas. -
The war of Spanish succession ends
The Treaty of Utrecht end the war of Spanish succession making the Acadian inhabitants of Nova Scotia permanent subjects of the British while the people of Port Royal and Saint-Jean remained French. -
Fort Loisbourg construction begins
Work begins on this fort to protect the interests of the French. It became one of the busiest ports on the Atlantic. -
Acadians sign an oath to the British crown
Most Acadians sign an oath swearing their allegiance to the British on the term that they refuse to fight the French or the First Nations people. -
Loisebourg is lost
The British forces from New England attack and take the fort. -
Fort Louisbourg is returned
The Treaty of Aix-le-Chapelle returns the fort back to the French -
Halifax is founded
Halifax is established and is a solid British presence on the Atlantic coast. -
Population milestone reached
In 1750 there were a total of 10,000 Acadians living in Nova Scotia. -
French and Indian war begins
The British government demanded that the oath that the Acadians took included fighting the French, most refused this. -
The Expulsion begins
British Governer Charles Lawrence along with the Nova Scotia council decided to deport the Acadians, this began at fort Beausic on August 11th. about 6,000 Acadians were forcibly removed, their communities were destroyed and barns burnt down. Most Acadians ended up in New England states along the east. Many were put into jail or died at sea. Others ran away and hid with the Mikmaqs in Nova Scotia, or now called New Brunswick or PEI. -
last of the Acadians deported
The expulsion didn't end in 1755, up to 3 years later all of the Acadians who fled were rounded up and sent back to France. Under the command of General Wolfe fort Louisbourg was taken once again and 3,000 more Acadians were sent back. Overall 10,000-18,000 Acadians were displaced and thousands more were simply killed. -
Treaty of Paris signed
When the treaty was signed, Britain gained all of frances colonial possesions in North America except for a few islands off the coast of Newfoundland. -
The Acadians begin to return
the British began to let Acadians return in small groups. Most settled in Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and other locations. -
Settlement in Loisiana
Roughly 3,000 Acadians settled in Louisiana. At the time Louisiana was a Spanish settlement however the Acadians were allowed to retain their culture. -
Henry Wadsworth Publishes "Evangeline"
American poet Henry Wadsworth published "Evangeline" in 1847. It was translated into over 130 languages. It told the tragic story of the Acadian people to the world. -
St.Joseph's College founded
St.Josephs College in Memramcook was founded and became the frost institute of higher education in Acadia. -
First Acadian Convention
The first Acadian convention was held on August 15th(Now national Acadian day), three years later a second convention was held and the Acadian flag, and a national anthem were set. -
St.Anne's College
The College was established in 1890, many other secondary schools popped up to ensure the futures of Acadians and the education of their areas culture. -
New French Population Milestone
In Nova Scotia there were currently over 45,000 people of French Origin, which is almost 10% of the total population. The right to keep their language and culture continued to struggle to stay alive. -
Acadian World Congress
There were currently 240,000 French speaking people in New Brunsick, 39,000 in Nova Scotia and 6,000 in PEI. Acadians spread across the world showed a large amount of interest in their family history and genealogy at the meeting. -
Acadian World Congress Cont.
Research into their past through different contacts across the country continues at the event being held in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Acadian culture is now spread far along the Atlantic ocean and its shoreline. -
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The Wrongs are Recognized
There had been multiple attempts to have the wrongs against the Acadian people officially recognized. In December of 2003, the Federal government issued a proclamation in the name of the Queen recognizing the wrongs against the Acadian people during the events during and following the deportations. -
World Congress in Nova Scotia
2004 marks the 400th anniversary of Acadie, and the establishment of the first Permanent french settlement in North America at Saint Croix Island. Over the years the Acadians have worked on strengthening their schools, commercial enterprises and creating and identity for themselves as energetic, artistic and Joie-De-Vivre.
