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Canada’s new governor general speaks about her ancestors who settled in New France

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Gail Dever

During her installation Monday as Canada’s 29th governor general, former astronaut Julie Payette, spoke about her ancestor, Pierre Payet(te) dit Saint-Amour. She said, in French, “My ancestor, Pierre Payette dit Saint-Amour, came to this land in 1665. He was a … Continue reading →

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