Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks  Franco-Americans in Maine

Franco-Americans' concern for preservation of their French culture and language. Details

 

Program: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks

Episode: Franco-Americans in Maine

Many of Maine’s younger generation of Franco –Americans today don’t speak French and are out of touch with the traditions and language of their parents and grandparents. A legislative task force was established in 2011 to examine Maine's Franco-American population, focused largely on education, jobs and the economy as they pertain to Maine's Franco-Americans.

• Visit the Franco-Americans in Maine webpage

Duration: (26:46)
Premiere Date: 12/20/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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