Michif
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‘We’re all connected’: Culture, history on display at Métis Cultural Days in SaskatoonMétis Cultural Days began on Friday and continued till Tuesday in Saskatoon to showcase Métis culture and history.CanadaSep 10, 2024
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Indigenous language revitalization efforts seeing success but need more support in ManitobaExperts say it's not enough just to teach language and writing in a classroom — students need immersion programs and mentorship, plus more media.CanadaDec 27, 2023
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Bringing Michif, the Métis language, back to Northwestern OntarioCollette Surovy is hoping the word 'Taamishi,' which means hello in the Michif language of the Métis people, is heard more often.CanadaJan 9, 2023
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Truth and Reconciliation: Preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages'Within the next 10 years, we will lose our language altogether if we don't start to do revitalization now,' said B.C. Métis Federation Michif language director Jeanie Cardinal.CanadaSep 30, 2021
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Saskatoon to name future street in Michif languageThe City of Saskatoon’s civic naming committee selected the name 'Shakamohtaa' for a future street in the Brighton neighbourhood.CanadaApr 21, 2021
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These Michif speakers have been fighting their whole lives to save a dying languageA new program aims to teach school children across Saskatchewan the Michif language and culture to ensure it isn't lost — but shared with future generations to come.FeaturesOct 20, 2020
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Indigenous languages could be at forefront of reconciliation process, says Winnipeg community organizerA Winnipeg community organizer says teaching traditional Indigenous animal names could be a simple and positive step toward reconciliation.EducationJun 23, 2020
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Métis Nation-Saskatchewan launches new program aimed at reviving Michif languageMétis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) in partnership with the Canadian Geographic has launched the Future of Michif Program, an initiative to revive the Michif language.CanadaJan 22, 2020
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Selkirk, Man., family makes clothing to preserve Indigenous languagesThe mother-daughter duo has sold hundreds of pieces of clothing inspired by four different Indigenous languages.FeaturesApr 21, 2019
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