Métis Language and Culture Videos

Michif is a celebrated Indigenous language traditionally spoken by the Métis Nation across the Métis homeland.

Series One: Michif Makers Puppets

Let's Learn Michif - Complete Playlist Learn some introductory Michif words and Métis traditions in these four videos with Melania and Michif friends.

astam and naki (come and stop) Play a game of Red Light/Green Light with Meliania and Amisk the Beaver as they practice come (astam) and naki (stop).

Counting to Four (peyak, niso, nisto, newo) Stack blocks and count to four in Michif with Melania and Paskwaw the White Buffalo.

mehkwaw, sepehkwaw; wapikwaw (red, blue and yellow) Melania and Paskwaw practice three primary colours in Michif to draw the Métis sash!

taanishi, taanishi kiya and mina kawapamatin Learn some basic Michif greetings with Melania and Paskwaw: taanishi (hi), taanishi kiya (how are you), and mina kawapamatin (see you later)

Michif Makers RLI supported the creation of the Michif Makers puppets series by Otipemisiwak Productions. Learn some introductory Michif words and Métis traditions in this fun series!

Otipemisiwak Angelique plans to be the world's best berry maker in order to buy a new bike, but when the berries are all gone, what can she do?

Wahkohtowin The kids and weasels decide to dress up as pirates, but will disagreements over flags and colours lead to a mutiny? Shiver yer timbers in this high seas adventure!

Tipiskaw Pisim An early snow fall threatens William's weekend camping plans. Will he still find a way to make it the Best Weekend Ever?

La V'yalon Angelique makes up a new dance, but will she have the right music in time for the big dance off competition?

Mon Frère Angelique and William have exciting afternoon plans, but the arrival of a new friend makes Angelique jealous.

Series Two: Goin’ to Kookums

Goin' to Kookums A humorous video that celebrates Métis culture and the Michif language. Kokum Ernestine and her puppet named Mahkitôn invite all nosimak (grandchildren) to visit and engage through play, song and adventure. Created in partnership with Maureen Belanger.

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.