Learn Our Language: Michif

Our languages hold so much importance for our culture. The words that make up Michif are not only a testimony to our roots, but also hold clues into the worldview and values of our nation. 

Learning any new language can be difficult. It takes regular practice and a willingness to “sound silly” to your ears that are not yet atuned to our language. Today we are going to explore the resources and tools that you can use as you begin to learn our language. Some of these resources are online video and sound clips, some are written words, and some are suggestions for lessons to help you learn Michif. 

Regardless of which resources you use, its important to practice daily and build on your emerging language skills gradually. Trying to gain too much too fast, will lead to you forgetting quickly. 

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Resources

The links below will take you to some amazing resources that have been developed to help reclaim our language. 

http://www.learnmichif.com/home

This webbsite includes videos and storytelling from elders and youth from British Columbia, Canada.

http://www.metismuseum.ca/michif-app/

This is an ap for android phones and tablets.

http://www.metismuseum.ca/exhibits/voices/

This site includes Michif audio lessons.

http://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_dictionary.php

This dictionary will help you find words and phrases that you are looking for.

http://www.metismuseum.ca/browse/index.php/1187

This site contains recorded audio clips of stories in Michif.

 

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