History & Culture
Go back in time with us and find out where Métis people first began populating the Canadian landscape. From the Métis origin to the different foods used in cooking and harvesting methods to get the ingredients. Learn the history of Métis dress and beading then have fun with the evolution of the Métis jig, music, and art.

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Michif Language
Discover the origins of the Michif language and the work that is being done to preserve it in Canada.

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Métis Learning Corner
These resources and activities can be shared in classrooms, land-based learning and community events. As we listen to Métis Knowledge Keepers and the whispers and laughter of our children, Métis knowledge, stories and pride is passed down to future generations. Strong and confident – awaayna niiyaa.

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Métis people are grounded in community, value and tradition.

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Podcast

Elder Norman Fleury – The Michif Language

Jun 23, 2021

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In this episode of Paykiiwikay, we feature an in-depth and educational conversation with respected Métis Elder and Language Keeper Norman Fleury. Elder Fleury leads host Leah Dorion through the history of the Michif language and his efforts to help preserve it through translation resources.

“We were Michifs before Canada was a country, and we were Michif on the prairies when we were hunting buffalo. We were Michifs, and we flew that flag, and I’m proud to say in 1816 in the Battle of 7 Oaks when we start fighting for our rights. I’m very proud to be Michif.”

Elder Norman Fleury

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