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Acadian

Acadian is a word used to describe people who come from a place called Acadia, which is a region in eastern Canada. It's kind of like how someone who comes from France is called French, or someone who comes from Mexico is called Mexican.

A long time ago, there were a group of people who lived in Acadia and they were called Acadians. They had their own special culture, food, and language. But then something sad happened - a big war broke out between two countries, Britain and France, and the Acadians got caught in the middle.

The British won the war and they didn't want the Acadians to stay in Acadia anymore because they thought they might help the French fight them again in the future. So, the Acadians were forced to leave their homes and many of them went to live in other places, like Louisiana and some parts of the United States.

Today, there are still some people who identify as Acadians and they are proud of their heritage and culture. They celebrate their traditions through music, dance, and festivals. It's important to remember where we come from and the history of the people who came before us.