Living in a relatively isolated region until the early 20th century, Cajuns today are largely assimilated into the mainstream society and culture. Some Cajuns live in communities outside …

Dec 13, 2025 · Cajun, descendant of Roman Catholic French Canadians whom the British, in the 18th century, drove from the captured French colony of Acadia (now Nova Scotia and adjacent …

Aug 22, 2025 · The three Acadian cultural centers of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve share the stories and customs of the Acadians who came to Louisiana and became …

Dec 11, 2020 · The cultural activism of this period successfully brought renewed pride and empowerment to south Louisianians who identified as Cajun, oversaw a flourishing of Cajun …

Cajun culture began with the arrival of French Acadians (the French-speaking people of the territory that is now mainly Nova Scotia in Canada) who migrated to and settled in what is now …

While the term “Cajun” is sometimes used interchangeably with “Creole,” these are actually people of different ethnicities. Whereas Cajuns descended from Acadians, Creoles are the …

Hundreds were imprisoned; many were separated from their homes and families, and thousands of people died in the expulsion. This is the soul-stirring story of the Cajuns, their battle against …

Jun 4, 2025 · Cajun culture is rich with folklore and superstitions, many rooted in French, African, and Native American traditions. Tales of the loup-garou (a werewolf-like creature), haunted …

Discover the origins of Cajun culture in Lafayette, LA. Learn how Acadian settlers shaped Cajun heritage, language, and Louisiana’s identity.

This is a list of notable Cajuns, often from the Acadiana or the Greater New Orleans region of French Louisiana, though not limited in geographic origin. To be included in this list, the …