All matches will be held at École L’Odyssée in Moncton, from January 9 to 10, for the senior men’s edition, then from January 17 to 18, for the clash of the junior men’s and women’s teams.
The 2026 event will bring together 22 school teams from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
The Coupe de l’Acadie, the only basketball tournament for French-speaking secondary schools in the Maritime provinces, encourages the promotion of this sport in French-language educational establishments, while consolidating ties within the community.
The Clare Acadian Festival evolves in 2026
Building on its 70 years of existence, the traditional Acadian Festival of Clare is reinventing itself this year, reflecting the modernity of its community.
The first change concerns the evolution of the tintamarre into an official Festival parade. This decision was made to ensure greater safety for families and participants. The din will follow the route of the old parade, from Petit-Ruisseau to Université Sainte-Anne (Pointe-de-l’Église), where the party will continue under the tent.
“The tintamarre remains a flagship event of the Festival, affirmed the organizing committee, and this evolution will allow us to preserve it while adapting it to its current reality.”
After a first great success last year, the cultural expo, launched by the tourism department of the Municipality of Clare, will replace the bazaar, which had, over the years, lost its appeal.
Finally, the Festival will start a little later than usual. Taking place from August 2 to 15, 2026, this modification will make the programming more flexible, while maintaining the enthusiasm of the events until the National Day celebrations on August 15.
Three influential Acadian figures in 2025
Francopresse has unveiled its list of the 10 most influential personalities of the Canadian Francophonie of 2025.
The winners were chosen from applications submitted by French-speaking minority media from across Canada.
Among them, documentary filmmaker Julien Cadieux, drag queen Samuel Landry (Sami Landri) from New Brunswick and the executive director of the Nova Scotia Early Childhood Support Center, Suzanne Saulnier
In our communities
ISLE-MADAME: On Saturday, January 10, students from École Beau-Port invite their families and friends to participate in a carnival that they themselves organized. A joyful event, promising games, popcorn and cotton candy in a very festive atmosphere.
CLARE: The first meeting of the year of the region’s Collage Collective will take place this January. A great time to start new projects and connect with other adult collage artists.
CLARE: On January 12, the opening of the exhibition “Against Winds and Tides” by artist Steve Caron, known for his photographs of numerous events in the region, such as the World Acadian Congress and the Acadian Festival of Clare, will take place.
A sale of prints highlighting the old Sainte-Marie church will be offered for the benefit of the Sainte-Marie Heritage and Development Association, highlighting its work to conserve the building.
ISLE-MADAME: The “Intergenerational Art Cooking Thursday” activity will be launched on January 15 and will offer the opportunity to learn how to prepare tea biscuits with your child or grandchild.
HALIFAX: On the same day, Francophone Immigration of Nova Scotia (IFNÉ) is organizing a hybrid and interactive workshop on consent, entitled “The Power of Yes, the Force of No: Building a healthy community”.
An invitation to discuss in a caring setting the themes of consent, respectful communication and safe and balanced relationships, with the aim of building a community where all voices are considered and heard.
BUT: On January 22, the Société acadienne de Sainte-Croix is organizing a family afternoon with a fricot competition, board games and free access to the gymnasium.
TRURO: Then, on January 25, the French-speaking community center of Truro invites families and children to a “Princes and Princesses Tea Party” in disguise.
HALIFAX: Finally, as part of the celebration of African Heritage Month in February, IFNÉ is launching a call for participation for all those passionate about storytelling, slam, stories and the art of telling stories.
The objective is to share and celebrate the richness of its cultural heritage with a caring public, through an artistic expression that moves and enchants.
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