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flag Acclaimed Acadian author Antonine Maillet, first Canadian Prix Goncourt winner, dies at 95.

flag Antonine Maillet, a celebrated Acadian author who became the first Canadian to win France's Prix Goncourt for her novel "Pélagie-la-Charrette," has died at 95. flag Born in New Brunswick, Maillet wrote over 20 novels and 12 plays, deeply rooted in Acadian culture and history. flag Her work, which fostered pride in Acadian heritage, earned her numerous honors, including being a Companion of the Order of Canada and a Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France.

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