Parks Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil November 12, 2024
Parks Canada announced today that the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil has been recognized.
Beausoleil was an Acadian leader who was instrumental in the establishment of the Acadian community of Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. He was born in 1702 in Port Royal, Nova Scotia, and came to Chéticamp in 1751.
Beausoleil was a skilled hunter and trapper, and he quickly became a leader in the Chéticamp community. He was also a master builder, and he designed and supervised the construction of the first church in Chéticamp.
Beausoleil was a strong advocate for the rights of the Acadians, and he played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. The treaty granted the Acadians the right to remain in Nova Scotia, and it also recognized their right to practice their own religion and language.
Beausoleil died in Chéticamp in 1765. He is buried in the cemetery of the church that he helped to build.
The recognition of Beausoleil’s national historic significance is a fitting tribute to his important role in Canadian history. He was a brave and resilient leader who helped to establish the Acadian community in Nova Scotia, and his legacy continues to inspire Acadians today.
In recognition of Beausoleil’s national historic significance, Parks Canada will be working with the community of Chéticamp to develop a commemorative plaque that will be placed at the site of his former home.
Parks Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil
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