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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Toutcanadien Language
Resource for learning and preserving the North-American French language.
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Trudeau DNA Article
Bilingual research into the genetic genealogy of the Trudeau family line.
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Au Contraire: MN French Roots
An essay on the foundational French influence in Minnesota by Christina S. Bouzouina.
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Battle of Kaposia (1842)
Eyewitness account of the battle near the downtown St. Paul French settlement.
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Gentilly, MN History
The story of the French-Canadian families who settled and built Gentilly, Minnesota.
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Kaposia Speech
A transcribed speech regarding the cultural significance of the Kaposia site.
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Le Forum, Vol 38 (Spring 2016)
Research and cultural updates from the Maine-based French-American publication.
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Le Sueur Saltpeter Caves
Geological study of the MN caves discovered and explored by the French.
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Mousseau Cabin Article
History of the early French-Canadian settler cabin in the Twin Cities area.
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Early French Settlers in St. Paul
Historical accounts of the French pioneers who founded the St. Paul settlements.
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