Almost indigenous: cultural tourism in Acadia and Acadiana

Ginger Jones and Kevin Ells

Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2009, vol. 3, issue 2, 193-204

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to present an account of the history and recent cultural revival of the Acadians, one people flourishing in two geographically distinct regions of North America. Design/methodology/approach - The methodology is a comparison and contrast structure utilizing secondary historical research sources. Findings - Two different environments have given rise to a similar pattern of development, suppression, and rejuvenation of Acadian and Cajun culture in which apparent differences between the groups hide deeper correspondences, while lesser‐known parallels are more striking than more obvious similarities. Research limitations/implications - While the particular case of Acadian and Cajun collaboration is unique, future research may compare this case to that of other cultural groups separated by geography and political systems. Originality/value - This paper suggests that the Acadians and Cajuns are a unique case of two cultures with a single history achieving cultural autonomy first in tandem and finally in concert.

Keywords: North America; Ethnic groups; Cultural studies; Tourism; History (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1108/17506200910960879

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