The Reverend Father Anselme Chiasson

  • Deceased
  • MontrÚal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: December 15, 1976
    • Invested on: April 20, 1977

    Director of the Centre d'╔tudes Acadiennes at the UniversitÚ de Moncton. Through his publications on all things related to Acadia and his role as administrator and intellectual consultant, Father Chiasson is the soul of the movement that has made Acadians and Canadians more knowledgeable about Acadia.

  • Officer of the Order of Canada

    • Awarded on: May 8, 2003
    • Invested on: May 01, 2004

    Anselme Chiasson worked for more than 60 years to promote Acadian history and culture. Through his research and writings on traditional stories, legends, songs and customs, he contributed to the preservation of folklore. His publications Contes de ChÚticamp and Anna Malenfant : gloire de l'Acadie et du Canada, among others, have added to the richness of Acadian heritage. Possessed of a generous spirit, he was a cherished mentor and inspiration to numerous colleagues, students and fellow Acadians. His many local, national and international contributions earned him several awards and honours, notably the Marius Barbeau Medal from the Folklore Studies Association of Canada. This is a promotion within the Order.