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The Cajun People

Language- The Cajun people have ascended from Acadia. Acadia which was a province of France, is now known as New Brunswick, Prince Edwards Island, and Nova Scotia. The Cajun have a very strong French dialect. This dialogue is known as Cajun French. This is belief that at one time there was about seven different languages being spoken in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.

Beliefs- The Cajuns have many folk beliefs. Their one belief is about a Cajun healer known as a traituer. Mostly all Cajuns are Catholics. The Cajuns love religion and god, its their life. In Cajun culture there is a higher population of women. These women practice age-old customs and traditions. Women would raise their kids to respect and follow their culture.

Behaviors- There are really no set behaviors that the Cajuns follow. They live the basic lives. Americanization has had a huge effect on the Cajuns. There has been a sharp decline in the population of the Cajun people. The original Cajuns were one of the very first groups to settle in the region near Louisiana. So this makes them very nervous and scared about where they are going to live and what they are going to eat.

Values- Cajuns are very strict about raising their kids right. Also teaching them the ways of life. All Cajuns must be proper. All the children must follow proper rules from their parents.

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