Cher Futur / Dear Future

Madeleine Giguère, c.1945

In celebration of the Franco-American Collection's 40th Anniversary, we asked friends and supporters of the Collection to send a postcard to the future, in a project entitled Cher Futur (Dear Future).  Participants wrote a message to the Franco-American community of 2052, with messages of support and encouragement, and explanations of the meaning of Franco Culture today.

Want to make your own contribution to the Cher Futur project?  Leave a message.

Here are some of the responses we received:

One’s Heritage is one’s roots.  When ignored or separated, something in the soul dies.  Stay connected!

Jeannine Roy

Who you are today depends on the people you come from.

Helène Morin Sylvain

Franco-American means to me: “La Joie de Vivre!”

Aliette Couturier

Souveniez-vous de toutes les bonnes choses qui vous ont été transmis.  Vous jouez d’un heritage precieux – descendez d’une race fière. 

Helène Morin Sylvain

J’espère que vous aurez tous autant de fierté que nous. L’héritage Franco-Américain est quelque chose d’exceptionnel!  Continuez à le célébrer.

Mary Rice-Defosse

J’ai l’age de quatre-vignt et une ans et j’enseigne le français aux enfants dans une ècole publique à Augusta.  J’espère qu’on perderas jamais notre belle langue.  Protegez là, mes amis.

Suzanne Fournier LeBel Hendrick

I was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine.  My family were descendents from Lampton, Quebec.  My recollection of my Franco-American heritage is from my formative years, 1960-1980 and are best summarized with these statements: families, including aunts, uncles, cousins; church, belief in God, prayer, sacrifice; hard work, honesty; integrity, commitment, the value of education; the joy of gatherings, music, dancing, making memories, open to others; living a rich life within our means, with pride.

Pauline Labrecque Moreau