THE ACADIANS

This story traces the Acadians from their source in 17th century France through multiple generations on the American continent. Harassed constantly by their arch enemy, the English, the Acadians suffer through burned homes, ethnic cleansing, family destruction, scalpings, and other atrocities. The local Micmac Indians befriended the Acadians and offer support - fighting fiercely against the English. Acadian freedom fighters, such as Beausoleil, rise to the occasion and strike back at the English, but neither the Micmac warriors nor the freedom fighters can alter the tragic fate of the Acadians.

Surviving Acadians give rise to the Cajuns of Louisiana. Others settle in New England, Québec and the maritime provinces of Canada. Wherever they find themselves, there is one constant - the English are not their friends.