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Antonine Maillet

S1 E5
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2026

Antonine Maillet is a leading Acadian author. She created the character of La Sagouine and has written more than 50 novels and plays. Through her unique voice, she reveals the beauty of Acadian culture to the entire world.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Canadian and World Studies History (Canadian and World Studies) Français
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Themes:
Canada Francophonie
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E5 : Antonine Maillet

By speaking in her own language, Antonine Maillet reveals the beauty of Acadian culture to the world.
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    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
    Subjects:
    Canadian and World Studies History (Canadian and World Studies) Français
    Skills:
    Self-Directed Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving
    Themes:
    Canada Francophonie