What does it mean to be a francophone in an increasingly complex world? Who are the people who can and wish to come together under this name, and for which reasons, whether it be in Acadian society or elsewhere? Can we affirm that the institutions of la Francophonie or les francophonies create, among other things, genuine artistic, linguistic, cultural, and economic exchanges?

Inspired by the first two editions of the student conference hosted by Université Sainte-Anne’s Master of Arts program in Francophone Cultures and Spaces, we are seeking papers from student researchers and recent graduates at all university levels (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral) for a special issue of Port Acadie: An Interdisciplinary Review of Acadian Studies. Articles may explore the following topics, among others:

• Inclusivity and belonging among Francophones
• Experiences and challenges as French-speaking linguistic minorities
• Various exchanges (cultural, economic, etc.) in French-speaking areas
• Linguistic contacts in French-speaking regions
• Integration of immigrants into French-speaking communities

In order to better understand these themes, we welcome submissions for Port Acadie’s double issue (42-43), to be published in 2025. Port Acadie publishes refereed texts (in French or English) such as scholarly articles and research notes, as well as essays, reviews of academic and literary works, interviews, and creative texts. Manuscripts for this Spring/Autumn 2025 issue should be submitted by October 31, 2024.

For more information, please visit https://www.usainteanne.ca/port-acadie or write to us at port-acadie@usainteanne.ca