Michif is a celebrated Indigenous language traditionally spoken by the Métis Nation across the Métis homeland.
Northern Michif
Who Are You? Song
This video is a valuable teaching resource and fun! Educator and Michif language holder, Sandra Davenport, shares her beautiful singing voice and actions. This naturally invites the learner to participate and learn Michif in a supportive way.
Who Are You? Song Instructional Video
This is a short video where educator and Michif language holder, Sandra Davenport, introduces herself and touches on her teaching methodologies
Series
Kiyokewin (Visiting)
Kiyokewin means Visiting in Cree and Northern Michif. Enjoy videos of Métis community members around Alberta sharing their experiences of speaking Michif and Métis culture.
Indigenous Languages Experiences (ILE)
Rupertsland Institute worked with educators across the six Métis Nation of Alberta Regions to offer Indigenous Language Experiences to students. Hear about the experiences in these videos and learn more about engaging in the community.
Michif Interview
Hear from Michif language speakers Dan Cardinal, Marie Schoenthal, Norman Fleury, Vince Ahenakew, and Josh Morin as they describe their experiences as Michif speakers.
Celebrating Métis Culture Interviews
Tune into a celebration of Métis history and cultural traditions in these interviews with Métis community members.
Complete Playlist
Access the complete playlist of Michif language and culture videos on YouTube.