Almost indigenous: cultural tourism in Acadia and Acadiana
Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy
ISSN: 1750-6204
Article publication date: 29 May 2009
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.
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Citation
Jones, G. and Ells, K. (2009), "Almost indigenous: cultural tourism in Acadia and Acadiana", Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 193-204. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506200910960879
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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