Prepared by Elisabeth Lindsay.
Acadian cultural traditions date back the colonial period and refer to the French language, Catholicism, rural life, music, and cuisine. In many cases the Acadian identity disappeared as Acadian exiles blended with other cultures. The Louisiana immigrants remained the most in-tact, but even there regional differences in language and culture exist. Today, Acadians are seen as a distinct ethnic minority and a number of Internet web sites are devoted to helping researchers trace their Acadian heritage. Genealogy Today offers access to The Acadian-Cajun Family database.