French-canadian Legacy Podcast

This week we're join by Augusta native, Paul Lessard. Paul recently researched his genealogy and found an incredible story. He'll also talk about Franco life in Augusta and his membership in the Calumet Club. Read about Paul's interesting Revolutionary War story that he researched - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2019/10/11/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-american-revolutionary-war-soldier-private-charles-bourget/ Learn more about the Le Club Calumet - calumetclub.com/ Or follow them on Facebook - www.facebook.com/Le-Club-Calumet-601143463331826/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - www.patreon.com/fclpodcast You can get your own FCL Face Mask, check out our merch on Teespring – www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

First up we have the Birthday Girl, Melody with the blogs and events you should keep an eye on. Then Jesse and Mike talk about a few milestones the podcast has reached. Then Jesse previews next week's guest Paul Lessard. Read about Paul's interesting Revolutionary War story that he researched - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2019/10/11/franco-american-news-and-culture/franco-american-revolutionary-war-soldier-private-charles-bourget/ Learn more about the Le Club Calumet - http://calumetclub.com/ Or follow them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Le-Club-Calumet-601143463331826/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast You can get your own FCL Face Mask, check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week we are joined by Rhea Côté Robbins. Rhea is the founder and executive director of The Franco-American Women's Institute. She is also the author of Wednesday's Child and Down the Plains. The Franco-American Women's Institute Website - http://www.fawi.net/ Join The Franco-American Women's Institute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/54847839133/#_=_ Follow Rhea Côté Robbins on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rheta10 Buy Wednesday's Child on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Wednesdays-Child-Rhea-Cote-Robbins/dp/0966853644 Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody is back to let us know the blogs to read and virtual events to attend and then Jesse is here to give a preview of next week's guest Rhea Côté Robbins. The Franco-American Women's Institute Website - http://www.fawi.net/ Join The Franco-American Women's Institute Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/54847839133/#_=_ Follow Rhea Côté Robbins on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rheta10 Buy Wednesday's Child on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Wednesdays-Child-Rhea-Cote-Robbins/dp/0966853644 Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week we're honored to have writer and performer Susan Poulin. She'll talk about the creation of Ida LeClair her alter ego. She'll also talk about she was able to cross something off her bucket list by performing a Ted Talk in Portsmouth, NH. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Susan's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/s5fJ3z0WQ_8 Ida's Website - https://idaswebsite.com/ Ida Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-XnXqHkRps3vo4Mk-zRnbF1-CSB8OHiz Susan’s Website - https://www.poolyle.com/ Revised edition of Finding Your Inner Moose - https://www.islandportpress.com/finding-your-inner-moose-revised-edition.html Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody let's us know what articles and virtual events are coming up. Then you'll hear about next week's guest Susan Poulin. You might have seen Susan's Ted Talk or you know her alter ego, Ida LeClair. Susan is an amazing writer and performer and we're honored to have her on the show next week! Susan's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/s5fJ3z0WQ_8 Ida's Website - https://idaswebsite.com/ Ida Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-XnXqHkRps3vo4Mk-zRnbF1-CSB8OHiz Susan’s Website - https://www.poolyle.com/ Revised edition of Finding Your Inner Moose - https://www.islandportpress.com/finding-your-inner-moose-revised-edition.html Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week Jesse talks to Renee McMaster, owner of HotMess Poutine Food Truck. Renee talks about how she grew up in Quebec, worked construction in Florida to running a food truck in New Hampshire. Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goeycheese Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goeycheese/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody is back this week to let us know about what blogs and virtual events to check out. Then we have our bonus question with next week's guest Renee McMaster, owner of Hot Mess Poutine Food Truck. Hot Mess Food Truck is part of the Poutinefest Roadshow, you can learn more about that event on last week's episode! Follow Hot Mess Food Truck on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goeycheese PoutineFest Roadshow tickets and information - https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week we’re joined by the founder of NH PoutineFest, Tim Beaulieu. Tim joins us to talk about the PoutineFest Roadshow, a new event that will help us support the businesses that have helped with PoutineFest during this different time. Jesse will also talk to Tim about other projects he’s involved in. PoutineFest Roadshow - https://www.nhpoutinefest.com/ Roadshow Ticket Page - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nh-poutinefest-roadshow-tickets-108617586124 Le rêve de Gagnon Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/256162952081648/ My French-Canadian Family - https://www.myfrenchcanadianfamily.com Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week Jesse talks to the Director of the Museum of Work & Culture Anne Conway. In 2017 Anne was inducted into the American-French Genealogical Society Hall of Fame. Jesse and Anne will talk about some of the exhibits that you’ll see when you visit them Museum. They’ll also discuss the Franco Route Project. The Museum is currently closed until further notice due to COVID-19. Please be sure to check out the calendar of events since most programs have been moved to an online format and new programs have been created. Learn more about The Museum of Work & Culture - https://www.rihs.org/locations/museum-of-work-culture/ Anne's Hall of Fame Page - https://afgs.org/site/anne_conway/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody keeps you up to date on the latest blogs and virtual events to check out and Jesse introduces next week's guest, Anne Conway, Director of the Museum of Work & Culture. Learn more about The Museum of Work & Culture - https://www.rihs.org/locations/museum-of-work-culture/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week we are joined by the director of Réveil - Waking up French, Ben Levine. This documentary asks all the questions we've been asking while working on this podcast. Jesse talks to Ben about how Réveil came to be and what he learned while working on it. If you haven't seen this documentary we can't recommend it enough! Réveil - Waking up French Website - http://www.wakingupfrench.com/ Follow Ben on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Reveil.WakingUpFrench/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody is back to let you know about all the Blog and Virtual Meetups happening and then Jesse returns to preview next week's episode with Filmmaker Ben Levine. Ben is the director of the brilliant Documentary Réveil – Waking up French. For the bonus question, Jesse gets to ask Ben something that's been on his mind since his Junior year of High School. For a limited time you can watch Réveil here - https://video.maine.edu/media/Waking+up+French--!+R%C3%A9ve%C3%ADl+-+Public/1_zb73lmqz Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week’s guest Jeanne Douillard the author of I Remember...Je Me Souviens. She’s been researching about the French in New England for over 25 years. Jesse and Jeanne will talk about some of the research she's worked on and explore "The Silent Presence" and ways to be not so silent anymore. Artists and Places Jeanne talked about - https://fclpodcast.com/2020/05/05/jeannes-recommendations/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody is back to tell you about interesting blogs to check out and then Jesse comes on to talk about next week’s guest Jeanne Douillard the author of I Remember...Je Me Souviens. She’s been researching about the French in New England for over 25 years. In the bonus episode she talks about people and places that are telling the story so we will no longer be known as the Silent Presence. The list of Jeanne's recommendations - http://fclpodcast.com/?p=1013 Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Query the Past blogger Patrick Lacroix joins Jesse this week to talk about something that we didn't know much about the 1837 Rebellion. Patrick will talk about the events leading up to the Rebellion, the Rebellion it's self and the aftermath. We hope you enjoy this historical episode. Follow Patrick's Blog - http://querythepast.com/ You can also follow Patrick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/querythepast Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Next week we’re joined by the person behind the amazing blog, Query the Past, and recent Birdwatcher Patrick Lacroix. Jesse and Patrick will discuss the 1837 rebellion, events leading up to it, battles during it and the aftermath. We’d like to thank Jesse’s sister for coming up with the topic and Patrick for joining us to discuss a topic we weren’t that familiar with. Patrick's Blog - http://querythepast.com/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content and a way to support the show - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

This week's guest is Bruno Paul Stenson. Bruno is a historian and musicologist and an educator at the Château Ramezay. He’s also a specialist on the social history of New France. Jesse and Bruno will discuss the history of New France before discussing historical events that happened at the Château. I’d like to apologize for the audio quality. Halfway through I realized I made a mistake. I tried my best to make the two halves sound similar. Château Ramezay Website - https://www.chateauramezay.qc.ca/en/ Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast

Melody recommends some things to read and watch at home and then Mike previews next week's episode with Bruno Paul Stenson. Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast Château Ramezay Website - https://www.chateauramezay.qc.ca/en/ News Links - During “2020 Year of the Nurse” we remember the life of Blanche Thibodeau Cyr “Tante Blanche” - http://francoamerican.bangordailynews.com/2020/03/20/franco-american-news-and-culture/during-2020-year-of-the-nurse-we-remember-the-life-of-blanche-thibodeau-cyr-tante-blanche/ Confinement: 10 French Films and Series to Watch on Netflix - https://france-amerique.com/en/confinement-10-french-films-series-to-watch-on-netflix/ Confinement: 10 Books for Francophile Readers - https://france-amerique.com/en/confinement-10-books-for-francophile-readers/ Marseille Soap: A Natural Pro

We're joined by the Assistant Editor, Mike's son for the intro and then you'll hear the last bunch of interviews. Thanks for listening and thanks to everyone who gave us their time to make this special episode. Part Three – Intro – 00:28 Alan Casavant – 02:08 Jane Martin – 5:40 Lynee Levesque – 10:27 Jason Newton – 15:23 Susan Pinette – 20:35 Jean-Philippe L’Étoile – 25:01 Renee McMaster – 30:23 Elizabeth Blood – 34:34 Luc Trépanier – 40:41 Lise Pelletier– 45:05 Timothy Beaulieu – 50:49 John Tousignant – 53:26 Don’t forget to check out our Patreon for extra bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/fclpodcast If you’ve always wanted to have a French-Canadian Legacy t-shirt check out our merch on Teespring – https://www.teespring.com/fclpodcast