Hélène Vézina, Director of the BALSAC Project, received the Université du Québec's Award of Excellence in the Research and Creation category, Achievement component, for her exceptional contribution to the study of historical populations at a ceremony on August 28, 2019. His award was presented in the company of Johanne Jean, President of the Université du Québec, and Nicole Bouchard, Rector of UQAC. At the same time, an interview was given to Josée Thibeault, which you can view below. You can also read the article published on the UQAC website on this subject.