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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Métis Folklore: The Red River Ox Cart Ghost of Manitoba
The story of a lone soldier at Lower Fort Garry who encounters a dark, looming presence in the mist on…
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Métis Music Playlist
A curated YouTube playlist featuring various examples of Métis musical traditions.
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Élise (Le Vent du Nord)
Contemporary Québécois folk performance by Le Vent du Nord.
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Kamouraska
Set in rural Québec in the 1830s, this 1973 classic follows the story of Élisabeth and the murder of her…
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Maria Chapdelaine (2021)
An adaptation of Louis Hémon’s 1913 novel about a young girl in rural Quebec facing a choice between tradition, territory,…
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Mon Oncle Antoine
Widely regarded as the greatest Canadian film of all time, this story depicts life in rural Québec on the eve…
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Robe Noire (Black Robe)
Follow Father Laforgue on a 1634 journey from Québec to a Jesuit mission, highlighting the cultural conflicts of the fur…
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Winnebago (Le Vent du Nord)
Contemporary Québécois folk performance by Le Vent du Nord.
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Adieu du Village (Le Vent du Nord)
Contemporary Québécois folk performance by Le Vent du Nord.
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Chrétiens, Prenez Courage
Traditional French Christmas Carol (Audio Track 10)
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