In the early 1670s, about 1000 young women - nicknamed the king's daughters - arrived in New France to help populate the colony. (As portrayed in Canada: A People's History) Jean-Baptiste Colbert ...

In the early 18th century, New France faced hard times as the beaver market collapsed and epidemics of disease hit the colony. (As portrayed in Canada: A People's History) In France the market was ...

The class will discuss the history of New France, Franco-American New England and Franco-American Lewiston-Auburn. There is no fee for the programs, which are made possible by the Québec ...