On National Acadian Day, we were in Arichat on Cape Breton Island and the Acadian Flag was flying from the Starboard forward spreader. Celebrating days like National Acadian Day helps develop a sense of community and foster pride in heritage. I have seen in the past where crew were embarrassed of their Acadian heritage, and they would refuse to speak French. In the last number of years I see young Acadians willingly speaking French and discussing their heritage.