00:00 Introduction from Smitheram
03:00 Arsenault begins speaking
06:00 Discussion of Arsenault's research into various facets of Acadian history
09:00 Discussion of limitations on research
11:00 Discussion of other historians involved in research on Acadians; D.C. Harvey, Blanchard
13:00 Discussion of legal documents used in research on Acadians; discussion of John MacMillan and Fred Pinot, Andrew Hill Clarke, Jill MacLean
15:00 Discussion of research conducted by Parks Canada
16:00 Discussion of research done by Bishop MacMillan in the 1870s
18:00 Discussion of paucity of information on the French regime in PEI
19:00 Discussion of potentially mapping out locations the Acadians settled in
20:00 Discussion of that most Acadian history deals with their political situation
21:00 Discussion of paucity of documentation on Acadians post-expulsion
22:00 Discussion of the relationship between Acadians and English merchants, landlords
23:00 Discussion of Acadian involvement in the American Revolution
24:00 Discussion of Acadian involvement in politics during the 19th century
25:00 Discussion of potential research into Acadian perceptions of Canadian confederation; potential research into Manitoba school question
26:00 Discussion of various Acadian societies
28:00 Discussion of Acadian folklore
32:00 Discussion of literacy amongst Acadians, impact on typical historical method; usage of folklore to examine everyday Acadians
34:00 Discussion of comparative folklore
35:00 Discussion of Acadian cuisine as a means of understanding Acadian economics
37:00 Discussion of a course from David Weir on Acadians
38:00 Further discussion of Acadian studies at UPEI; relation to island studies
39:00 Discussion of sociological studies on Acadians
41:30 Discussion of anglicised Acadians communities and their self-perception
43:00 Discussion of usage of the French language amongst Acadians
45:00 Discussion of social clubs amongst Acadians
47:00 Discussion of lack of information on the Acadian community in Summerside
48:00 Further discussion of usage of the French language amongst Acadians
49:00 Discussion of potential studies on the Acadian dialect of French; perceptions of Acadian history
52:00 Conclusion of Arsenault's seminar; discussion of potential collaboration between Canadian universities
53:00 Beginning of question period; question regarding if there is enough relevant to conduct proposed research
57:00 Question regarding relationship between New Brunswick and PEI Acadians
58:00 Question regarding material on the French regime and how much is available through the provincial archives
01:00:00 Question regarding commercial records
01:01:00 Question regarding the public archives in France
01:03:00 Gap in audio
01:04:00 Question regarding research on emigration of Acadians
01:06:00 Question in French; translation regards significant Acadians
01:08:00 Question in French; translation regards research into statistical research on Acadians
01:09:00 Question regarding Lord Durham's report
01:10:00 Question regarding research on the anglicisation of Acadians
