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MNBC’s Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language has developed educational materials to support Michif language learners, speakers and communities. The resources include practical phrase guides, language-revitalization materials, survey reports, and ordering information for Métis Chartered Communities.
Who It Is For
Individuals and Métis Chartered Communities learning or revitalizing Michif languages.
Availability and Status
Digital downloads are available, and several resources can be requested in print.
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Aan Michif Piikishwaytaak (Let's Speak in Michif)!
MNBC’s 10-Year Michif Language Revitalization Plan is the culmination of community engagement and research that is guiding our Michif language revitalization efforts. Citizens have the opportunity to receive support from MNBC for their language journeys and to participate in language programming coordinated by MNBC. Opportunities are being launched on an ongoing basis.
As part of our efforts, we also offer different grants to support community efforts to promote and revitalize Michif languages.
Michif in the Office
This cheat sheet contains useful phrases in all three Michif languages that can be used in the workplace, in the home, and in the community. Click the audio symbol beside each Michif phrase to hear them spoken by Métis Elders and Language Carriers via the Amelia Douglas Institute phrase search.
This educational resource is also available in print, by request, by emailing chl@mnbc.ca.
The Words of Our Ancestors: An Introduction to Michif and Indigenous Language Revitalization
The Words of Our Ancestors is for both individuals and Métis Chartered Communities to learn more about the Michif languages, language learning journeys, and language revitalization.
This educational resource is also available in print, by request, by emailing chl@mnbc.ca.
The Words of Our Ancestors: Pocket Guide
Use the pocket guide to learn more about Michif language pronunciation, learn and practice some everyday Michif phrases, and find online Michif learning resources to support your language learning journey.
This educational resource is also available in print, by request, by emailing chl@mnbc.ca.
Amelia Douglas Institute
The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) offers language resources including a phrase search page and video library, as well as a collection of external resources to support you in your learning journey.
Michif Languages in B.C. Vitality Survey Reports
The following reports outline the findings of the 2024 and 2022 Michif Languages in B.C. Vitality Surveys, conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Heritage, and Language. These surveys are important tools for monitoring progress as part of Aan Michif Piikishkwaytaak: MNBC’s 10-year Michif Language Revitalization Plan.
Community Michif Resources Guide
These resources are available to order for FREE by Métis Chartered Community Presidents and Vice-Presidents. The guide explains each of the resources available – including recommendations on how to best use and distribute the resources – and an order form.