One of the most prominent aspects of Acadian culture is the instinct for survival. Having endured the Great Expulsion of 1755, the Acadians have persevered in holding onto their distinctiveness as a people, in identity and heritage, language and culture. But still, little by little, a fragment of the Acadian identity is lost over time. How, with the forever widening generational circles, can people like the Acadians succeed in keeping their culture and language alive? Top of Page