The French-American Heritage Foundation (FAHF) believes that every family history is a vital thread in the fabric of Minnesota’s story. While we are not a genealogical society, we provide the resources and historical context you need to uncover your French and French-Canadian roots.
Search the Collection
Use the library below to explore our inventory of historical articles, family genealogies, maps, songs, and FAHF publications and materials.
Filter by category or use the search bar to find specific names, locations, or documents.
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Little Canada’s First Settlers (75 Families)
Pedigree charts for the 75 original French-Canadian families of Little Canada, MN.
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Mousseau Family & Cabin History
Historical profile of the Mousseau family and their early settler cabin.
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Centre de La Francophonie des Amériques
A website (in French) with information about francophone events and programs across North and South America.
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Danielle Enblom – Fiddle, Dance & Storytelling
Step dancer and fiddler exploring traditions and intercultural connections between French-Canadian and Métis roots.
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Edmond Massicotte Paintings
A collection of 17 paintings by artist Edmond Massicotte depicting rural life in old Quebec.
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George Bonga Reenactor (Joel Brown)
Historical reenactment of 19th-century figure George Bonga at fur trade rendezvous events.
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La Traversée – Québécois Band
A Minneapolis-St. Paul band playing traditional Québécois music and hosting monthly jams.
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Rendezvous Directory – 2015
A historical directory listing Midwest rendezvous events for the 2015 year.
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Singer – Francine Roche
Professional singer performing various French and French-Canadian songs; featured on Prairie Home Companion.
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Voyageur Era Expert – Timothy Kent
Specialized historian and author focused on the Voyageur era and fur trade history.
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