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The North American Francophone PodcastFrom Arizona to Harvard: A Law Student’s Francophone Journey - In Conversation with Micah McCrearyIn this episode of the North American Francophone Podcast, we dive into the journey of Micah McCreary, a third-year Harvard Law student with roots in Arizona and a passion for the French language. From his unexpected start in French studies at Arizona State University to his role as co-president of Harvard Law’s Francophone Society, Micah shares his experiences navigating multiple cultures, languages, and academic paths. Together, we explore the complexities of Francophone identity beyond France, the challenges of sustaining language programs in the U.S., and the unique perspectives that language brings to the field of law. Join us...2024-11-0438 min
Les balados de la CEFANQue signifie l'identité franco-américaine pour une Michiganaise?Claire-Marie Brisson, professeure à l'Université Harvard Cambridge au Massachusetts, répond à la question : Que signifie l'identité franco-américaine pour une Michiganaise?
La CEFAN propose une série de 12 courtes capsules qui démystifient des idées reçues en lien avec les francophonies nord-américaines.
Ces capsules répondent à des questions posées à 14 chercheurs et chercheuses sur des idées reçues qui s’avèrent, le plus souvent, des réponses simples à des problèmes complexes.
Une série proposée par Kristin Reinke, titulaire de la CEFAN, Université Laval.
2024-03-2904 min
The North American Francophone PodcastA Critical Examination of the University of Toledo Language Program Cuts with Dr. Linda Rouillard and Dr. Ruth HotellThe University of Toledo's recent decision to suspend the French and German programs has sparked widespread debate. This episode delves into the impact of this decision with special guests Dr. Linda Rouillard, Faculty Senate President, Ohio Faculty Council Chair, and Professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Dr. Ruth A. Hottell, Professor Emerita of French and Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques.SIGN THE PETITION! https://chng.it/PWjbxfhkMHSupport the show2024-02-2948 min
The North American Francophone PodcastBeyond Poutine: Tim Beaulieu's Fight to Save French Education & Challenges to French Education in the USTim Beaulieu, the founder of New Hampshire's beloved Poutinefest, and Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, a passionate language advocate, join forces to explore the challenges facing French programs in schools from elementary schools to universities.Support the show2024-02-1236 min
Said & DoneFrench in the Style of Michigan, with Claire-Marie BrissonClaire-Marie Brisson is a Preceptor in French at Harvard University. In this conversation, she talks about growing up in Michigan in close contact with multiple languages, including French, English, Spanish, German, and Arabic. She discusses her activities as a French language advocate and educator, including a course that she teaches at Harvard titled "Discovering French in North America." This class follows waterways in the US and Canada to explore the history of the French language, minority French literature, and environmental issues. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J9vlx47f-O0 The North American F...2024-02-0235 min
Language Lounge53. Promoting French in the U.S. with Joseph DunnAs a celebration of le Mois de la Francophonie, join Joseph Dunn and guest host Terri Hammatt as they discuss the role of French in the Americas. How can we embrace all the different ways that French is spoken and grow the idea that the United States also has rich French-speaking communities? How do we develop economic opportunities for students to use their French outside the classroom?
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The North American Francophone PodcastIn Conversation with Pierre Lavoie: Celebrities, Migration, and Franco-AmericansIn this episode, Pierre Lavoie and Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Mille après mille: Célébrité et migrations dans le Nord-Est américain, celebrities, migration, and Franco-American culture.Support the show2023-01-1048 min
The North American Francophone PodcastIn Conversation with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhDIn this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson, PhD dialogues with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD. Patrick and James are the hosts of the podcast Récits Francophones au Cœur de l'Amérique, recorded in Louisville, Kentucky entirely in French.Support the show2022-12-2744 min
The North American Francophone PodcastSeason Two Introduction, The North American Francophone PodcastJoin (now) Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson as she launches the second season of The North American Francophone Podcast! Published 12 December 2022.Support the show2022-12-1325 min
Récréation sonoreRécréation Sonore : un monde sonore, partie 2 (corps en résonance)La Revue Documentaires vient de sortir un nouveau numéro consacré au "monde sonore" !
« Que donnent à entendre les œuvres documentaires ? Comment les écritures sonores contemporaines saisissent-elles le réel ? Si le paysage médiatique accorde une place grandissante au documentaire sonore, en particulier avec le développement du podcast, il en est de même dans le champ artistique : le son – qu'il accompagne ou non l'image filmée, qu'il soit document, témoignage ou matière d'une composition – invite à élargir le champ des représentations documentaires. Dès lors, il s’agit de mettre le son au cœur de la réflexion et de suspe...2022-11-2100 min
The North American Francophone PodcastAn Interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - Author, Filmmaker, and Fellow of the Center for Louisiana StudiesTune in to hear an interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - author, filmmaker, and Fellow for the Center for Louisiana Studies - as host Claire-Marie Brisson asks about the many ways he has contributed to (and continues to contribute to) the North American Francophonie.Support the show2020-10-2830 min
The North American Francophone PodcastAn Interview with Dr. Clint Bruce - Acadian and Transnational StudiesJoin Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Dr. Clint Bruce - Professor, Research Chair, and Director of L'Observatoire Nord/Sud at Université Sainte-Anne & Associate Researcher at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Support the show2020-10-0729 min
The North American Francophone PodcastHighlight on Texas: A Conversation with Ryan J. Wilson on Francophones, Francophiles, and Connections to the FrancophonieJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Ryan J. Wilson, Master's Candidate in European Studies at The University of Virginia as they discuss language, legacy, and connections to the Francophonie in Texas.Support the show2020-09-1533 min
The North American Francophone PodcastA Conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran: Francophone Immersion Schools, Inclusivity, and Voice in CanadaTune in for a conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran, student at the Université de Montréal and Chair of the Edmonton Youth Council, as we discuss his Francophone experience as a former Canadian French language immersion school student who focuses on giving voice and visibility to the Francophonie.Support the show2020-09-0229 min
French-Canadian Legacy PodcastEpisode 41 - The North-American Francophone Podcast Host Claire-Marie BrissonThis week Jesse talks to Claire-Marie Brisson, host of The North American Francophone Podcast. We'll learn about the Franco-American scene in Detroit and what inspired Claire-Marie to start a podcast.
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You can get your own FCL Face Mask, check out our merch...2020-08-2538 minFrench-Canadian Legacy PodcastFCL News 8/18 & Claire-Marie Brisson PreviewMelody is back to let us know about interesting blogs and events coming up then Jesse gives a preview of next week's episode with Claire-Marie Brisson, host of The North-American Francophone Podcast.
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The North American Francophone PodcastA Conversation with Erin Segura: Documenting Louisiana's Francophone Voices at Louisiana State UniversityJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Erin Segura, Instructor of Louisiana French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Learn more about the fascinating projects she and her students are recording, pursuing, and documenting!Support the show2020-08-1229 min
The North American Francophone PodcastAn Interview with Sweet Crude: Louisiana French, Music Traditions, and 'New Niveau'Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft of Sweet Crude. Topics cover Louisiana French, reception, music traditions, and their new media initiative New Niveau. #Francophonie #Francophone #Louisiane #LouisianaSupport the show2020-07-2731 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: Claire-Marie Brisson, Founder and Host of the North American Francophone PodcastFounder and host Claire-Marie Brisson shares her reflections about her Franco-American identity as part of the Franco-American voices series.Support the show2020-07-1335 min
The North American Francophone PodcastThe NOUS Foundation: An Interview with Scott Tilton and Rudy BazenetJoin our host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet - the co-founders of the NOUS Foundation - launched 25 June 2020! NOUS arose from a simple observation: Louisiana and the Gulf South’s French and Creole cultures are reenergizing the region and are positioned to create new cultural and business opportunities. NOUS supports and amplifies the full potential of these opportunities, and this podcast aims to showcase how. Visit https://nousnola.org/!Support the show2020-06-2639 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jonathan Olivier, Franco-Louisianan and Founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana,Tune in as host Claire-Marie Brisson interviews Jonathan Olivier, founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, a #sustainable #farm that services in the #French language in #Arnaudville, #Louisiana!Support the show2020-06-1531 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Mïc Hel - Poet and Author of "The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore"An interview with Franco-Marylander poet Mïc Hel, author of “The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore” as part of the Franco-American Voices Series! #Francophone #Maryland #AmFr #French #poetry #diversity #voice #visibilitySupport the show2020-06-0830 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Janie Moyen - Voice and Visibility for the Francophone Community in SaskatchewanJoin Claire-Marie as she interviews Janie Moyen, a proud #Francophone from #Saskatchewan who advocates as a youth voice for the #Fransaskois community. Their dialogue addresses visibility, language rights, and her own personal experiences as a member of the community.Support the show2020-06-0124 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Joseph Dunn, Franco-Créolophone Activist & Franco-LouisiananJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Joseph Dunn - the former director from 2011-2014 of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), as well as in other administrative and advocacy roles In the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and in the Louisiana government. His current projects are with the Laura Plantation, a historic house museum just outside of New Orleans, which has become a model for Francophone tourism. Join us as we discuss his Franco-American experience, language, and identity in Louisiana.Support the show2020-05-2527 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jesse Martineau, Host of The French-Canadian Legacy PodcastIn this episode, join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Jesse Martineau, host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Franco-American from Manchester, New Hampshire.Support the show2020-05-1828 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFranco-American Voices Series: Francophone Maine: Past & Present - With Special Guest Camden MartinJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson and special guest Camden Martin as they discuss Francophone Maine, part of our new Franco-American Voices Series. Support the show2020-05-1125 min
The North American Francophone PodcastSongs upon the Rivers: A Conversation with Dr. Michel BouchardJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Dr. Michel Bouchard (Professor of Anthropology, University of Northern British Columbia), one of the authors and researchers of "Songs Upon the Rivers: The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Métis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Across to the Pacific." (Baraka Books, Montréal) Support the show2020-05-0329 min
The North American Francophone PodcastA Moveable Identity: Movement in Franco-American and French-Canadian NarrativesJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores the theme of movement present in Franco-American and French-Canadian literature. Our host shares some recommendations she has for reading, and shares a poem she authored herself with listeners.Support the show2020-04-2020 min
The North American Francophone PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith: The Power of LanguageThis podcast features Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques and Chair, AATF Commission on Advocacy. Host Claire-Marie dialogues with Dr. Stein-Smith about the #French language and its importance in North America, as well as some tips on how to learn while #socialdistancing! #Francophone #FrancophonieSupport the show2020-04-0633 minFrench-Canadian Legacy PodcastEpisode 30 - COVID-19 Check In Part TwoMelody and Mike let you know how they're doing before the second part of our COVID-19 Check In Episode.
Part Two – 53:21
Intro – 00:28
David Vermette – 03:04
Réjean Beaulieu – 07:03
Sandra Goodwin – 14:29
Claire-Marie Brisson – 17:41
Calvin Fox – 20:37
Juliana L’Heureux – 24:29
James Myall – 32:06
Rémi Francoeur – 34:05
Rhea Côté Robbins – 39:56
Patrick Lacroix – 43:16
Monique Martineau Cairns – 48:33
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The North American Francophone PodcastA Conversation with Patrick Lacroix: Voicing the Communities of "Those Other Franco-Americans"In this conversation, historian Patrick Lacroix discusses his current research with host Claire-Marie Brisson, including "Those Other Franco-Americans," a project that aims to give voice to minority Franco-American communities.Support the show2020-03-2924 min
The North American Francophone PodcastThe Legend of Detroit's Nain RougeIn this episode, learn more about Detroit's (in)famous Nain Rouge, the "Demon of the Strait." Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she reads two chapters of the original 1883 story, published in "Legends of Le Détroit."Support the show2020-03-2339 min
The North American Francophone PodcastCooking in Tough Times: Franco-American Historical Recipes to Warm Your HomeIn this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson shares three recipes with us that are exclusively shared with listeners of this podcast, and will soon to be posted on thefrancophone.com. The recipes can be found at these points In the audio:• 4m 9s - Tarte tatin• 17 m 12s - WW2 Canadian Pea Soup• 20m 52s - Dandelion saladSupport the show2020-03-1626 min
The North American Francophone PodcastVictor Séjour - Author, Playwright, and AbolitionistTune in to hear host Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Victor Séjour - the first known published African-American author who was originally from Louisiana. Claire-Marie compares contemporary scholarship to Séjour's work, with comparisons to Jacques Derrida and Édouard Glissant. Support the show2020-03-0117 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFrancophone North Americans in Uniform with Special Guest Jason TheriotFrench was an essential language during WWII. Tune in tomorrow afternoon to learn more about the North American Francophones who were essential to the Allied forces. With special guest, historian Jason Theriot.Support the show2020-02-2324 min
The North American Francophone PodcastBilingualism: Reception, Perception, and Bias - Featuring a Special Interview with Télé-LouisianeIn this two-part episode, Claire-Marie Brisson reflects on a recent op-ed she came across on bilingualism published in the Washington Post. Then, the conversation moves to an interview with special guests from Télé-Louisiane, featuring Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas.Visit Télé-Louisiane online: https://www.telelouisiane.com/Support the show2020-02-0928 min
The North American Francophone PodcastPreserving Woonsocket, Rhode Island's Francophone PastJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson as she hosts not just one - but two! - interviews from two Franco-Americans from Woonsocket, RI who work on preserving their Franco-American culture. About the guests:Robert Gumlaw serves as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the American-French Genealogical Society. http://afgs.orgCalvin Fox is a proud Franco-American from Rhode Island and a current student at Concordia University (Montréal). He is starting a project to help preserve Woonsocket's Francophone past, available on Twitter @francophoneri.Support the show2020-02-0223 min
The North American Francophone PodcastVisions of Québec: Present Realities and Futuristic Imaginings with Special Guest - Sci-Fi Author R. Jean MathieuWe know Québec's past and its present... but what about the future? Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews R. Jean Mathieu, Franco-Californian sci-fi author of a new short story entitled "Glâcehouse." This futuristic tale reconceptualizes the way we perceive Québec and Canada today, and challenges us to think far beyond the limits of the present.Find R. Jean Mathieu here: https://twitter.com/trueroscoeSupport the show2020-01-2324 min
The North American Francophone PodcastThe Weight of Language: Voicing the Francophonie in EnglishOur host Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the complexity of the North American Francophone world - emphasizing language, choice, and reception of French and North American French identity.Support the show2020-01-1615 min
The North American Francophone PodcastThe Franco-American Experience: Community, Otherness, and Reception in the United States - An Interview with David VermetteJoin host Claire-Marie Brisson and David Vermette, Franco-American author, as they discuss topics surrounding Franco-American cultural and social history. The interview also showcases his recently published book "A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans"(Montreal: Baraka Books, 2018).Support the show2020-01-0931 min
The North American Francophone PodcastReflections from a Franco-Albertan - An Interview with Rebecca LazarenkoClaire-Marie interviews Rebecca Lazarenko about Francophones in Canada, and gives her own insights into the plurality of voices that make up the Francophone communities of Canada.Support the show2020-01-0222 min
The North American Francophone Podcast"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" - Franco-American Holiday Traditions (feat. Louis Brisson)In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson examines the importance of holiday traditions in North American Francophone households - from Christmas to the New Year. Special guest Louis Brisson reflects on his own experience growing up as a Michigan Francophone North American.Support the show2019-12-2718 min
The North American Francophone Podcast«Y fait frette!» - Adapting and Staying Warm in North AmericaIn this episode, host Claire-Marie Brisson explores the ways that Francophones in North America adapted to their new climate - through clothing, food, and drink. Claire-Marie also compares the way temperatures were recorded historically to allow modern listeners to understand what winters were really like for North American Francophone settlers.Support the show2019-12-1928 min
The North American Francophone PodcastPolicy Perspectives and Linguistic Realities in Francophone Africa - A Conversation with Max BoneJoin Claire-Marie for a conversation with Max Bone, Research Fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Progress and Student at the Elliott School of International Affairs (GWU), Washington DC as they discuss the status of Francophone Africa, languages, and the terrain navigated by North American diplomats working with the new center of la Francophonie.Support the show2019-12-1227 min
The North American Francophone PodcastGiving Voice to Maine's Acadian Music - An Interview with Robert SylvainHost Claire-Marie Brisson conducts an interview with Robert Sylvain, a musician playing the music of the Acadians of Maine. He has begun a monumental heritage music project that he started over a decade ago - translating a handwritten notebook of lyrics into recorded music.If you would like to support Robert's project, please visit this website: https://igg.me/at/sylvain/x#/Support the show2019-12-0519 min
The North American Francophone PodcastFirst Attempt at Cooking Recipes from an 1840 French Canadian CookbookIn this episode, Claire-Marie cooks three recipes from an 1840 French Canadian cookbook. Explore her experience, and hear the reactions to the recipes from special guest James Reed - someone who had never tried French Canadian cuisine before!Support the show2019-11-2722 min
The North American Francophone PodcastCooking in French CanadaIn this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson gives an introduction to French Canadian cooking traditions and provides insights into common foods and recipes that were available in the late 1800s. They might surprise you!Support the show2019-11-2225 min