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.
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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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Jack Kerouac’s Road – A Franco-American Odyssey
Part documentary and part drama exploring the life and work of writer Jack Kerouac.
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Maurice Richard (The Rocket)
A historically significant film following the NHL career of Montreal Canadien Maurice Richard during the social shifts of the 1930s-50s.
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Red River Jig (St. Laurent – Asham Stomper Guys)
A high-energy performance of the iconic Red River Jig by the Asham Stomper Guys in St. Laurent.
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Sagkeeng Elders of the Past
Archival performance footage featuring the Sagkeeng Elders.
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Skin for Skin
A dark allegory of greed set in 1823 during the brutal early days of the fur trade.
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Struggle for a Border: Canada’s Relations with the United States
A 9-film series exploring the economic, military, and social forces that created the U.S.-Canada border. This is the largest scholarship…
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The Last of the Mohicans
The definitive cinematic reference on the Seven Years’ War and the guerrilla warfare tactics of the Indigenous and Canadiens.
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The Voyageurs
A short film recreating 19th-century fur trade scenes with an all-male chorus soundtrack.
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The Werewolf of Quebec
A deep dive into the legend of the Loup-Garou (Werewolf), one of the most enduring and frightening superstitions in French-Canadian…
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15 Fevrier 1839
A powerful look at the Patriotes’ Rebellion of 1837-1838, told entirely from within the prison walls.
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