The song Acadian Driftwood, by The Band was made by an Acadian who was deported during the great deportation of the Acadians. It is a song of sadness, pride, and honour; all mixed into one. It is sad because the Acadians were forced to leave their family and friends. The pride comes with the fact that the Acadians never gave up hope, even though they had lost everything. Because both of these traits were passed down, along with the story itself through song, we have our honour of being true, proud Acadians!
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