See: News and Reflections: In Memory of Wayne Melanson, 1957 - 2021. https://acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-blog/news-and-reflections-in-memory-of-wayne-melanson-1957-2021

We remember our beloved friend, Wayne Melanson (1957 - 2021) and are so sorry for everyone's loss -- his family, his friends, and for all he held dear. Wayne was the #5 member of the AAMS.  Please visit his memorial page here: http://www.exploreannapolisroyal.com/wayne-melanson.html  and remember his passion for history here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/5-stops-for-your-nova-scotia-magical-history-tour-1.3683997

Link to: Creamer, B. (2023, July 11). "Francophone heritage, culture will be celebrated Aug. 11-13 during Acadian Day festivities in Truro, N.S." https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/news/francophone-heritage-culture-will-be-celebrated-aug-11-13-during-acadian-day-festivities-in-truro-ns-100872125/

Reid, J. (2023, June 27). "The Importance of Daniel Paul’s We Were Not the Savages." Acadiensis: The Journal of the History of the Atlantic Region. "https://acadiensis.wordpress.com/2023/06/27/the-importance-of-daniel-pauls-we-were-not-the-savages/"

See also: Huot, J. (2023, June 27). "Mi'kmaw elder and author Daniel Paul dies at 84." CTV News Atlantic. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mi-kmaw-elder-and-author-daniel-paul-dies-at-84-1.6458863

AAMS AGM
To attend the meeting using Zoom, see: AGM Zoom Meeting Details
 
https://acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-blog/association-des-acadiens-metis-souriquois-notice-of-annual-general-meeting-saturday-24-june-2023-1200-noon-to-400-pm-adt

12:00 pm         Doors Open
12:30 pm         Meet & Greet / Play videos
1:00 pm           Opening Prayer & Short Ceremony (smudge)
                            AAMS Annual General Business Meeting

At the meeting, regular members will be asked to:

• Accept the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) held 14 May 2022.
• Receive the President’s Report on the activities of AAMS since the last AGM.
• Receive the Financial Statements of the society for the year ending 31 December 2022.
  • Includes accountant’s Report on the statements.
• Questions from the floor.
• Appoint the accountant for the current year (2023).
  • Election of Directors.
  • Election of Officers by the Directors.
• Consider other business properly brought forward at the AGM of regular members.

3:00 pm           Adjourn Meeting
3-4:00 pm       BBQ

Click here for the AGM Zoom meeting link and details about joining the AGM Zoom meeting.

The late Robert Louis Muise was known for his caring and generous nature, his devotion to his family, his service to his community, and his forestry career at the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources.  Robert was one of the founding members of the AAMS and served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Yarmouth/Shelburne chapter of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, and was the President of the Club des Audacieux in Quinan. Robert may also be remembered for his service to the Southwest Nova Ducks Unlimited Chapter for more than 40 years, and for how he organized the wildly popular Quinan Wild Game Dinner.

Please visit https://memorials.sweenysfuneralhome.net/robert-muise/5186096/index.php to read Robert's obituary and share a memory.

Also note: Funeral Services for the late Bernie Robicheau formerly from Gilbert's Cove, will be held at Jayne's Funeral Home in Weymouth on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. Visitation starts at 11:30 a.m. with light refreshments and service to follow. Please visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/weymouth-ns/bernard-robicheau-11097153 to read Bernie's obituary and share a memory.  For more about Bernie, who attended all of the AAMS AGMs, and other AAMS functions during his lifetime, please visit https://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-blog/news-and-reflections-in-memory-of-bernard-bernie-robicheau-february-14-1925-january-6-2023