Acadiensis is devoted to the study of the history of the Atlantic region, and remains the essential source for reading and research in this area. One of Canada’s leading scholarly journals, we publish: Research Articles – present original research by scholars in regional studies, including history, geography, political science, folklore, literature, sociology, economics, and other areas. Research Notes and Documents – offer insights into new sources and neglected areas of investigation. Present and Past Essays – take up issues of contemporary concern and offer critical insight from a historical perspective. Review Essays – focus on recent publications and major issues in Canadian and Atlantic Region studies. Forums – present discussions by scholars who approach a common subject from differing perspectives.