Michif (Métis) Introductory Language Course – Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Introductory Southern Michif Language Online Course (6 x 90 min classes)

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Join us for 6 interactive 90-minute online lessons on Monday evenings:

• Dates: Mondays in April, May & June: April 28 / May 5, 12, 26 / June 2, 9
• Start Time: 6pm Pacific Time / 7pm Mountain Time/ 7pm Saskatchewan Time / 8pm Manitoba Time / 9pm Eastern Time
• All registrants will receive access to the recordings and a Certificate of Attendance upon completion

Your contribution

• FREE for Indigenous Participants
• Indigenous Participant 50% discount option (if you are able and would like to contribute)
• Non-Indigenous Participants: Early Bird until March 15: $120 ($20/session) / Regular after March 15: $150 ($25/session)
• Group discounts: 10% off for groups of 5 or more more using this discount code at checkout: T38US3T6

Southern Michif is a traditional language of the Métis people. It is also known as Michif, Michif Cree, Heritage Michif, aan Cree, and aañ Crii. Its origins are in the Red River Valley area in Manitoba, Canada and this language is now applicable across the southern parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and the northern parts of North Dakota and Montana.

Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the rich Métis heritage and acquire fundamental Michif language skills. Led by a traditional Michif speaker Marie Schoenthal, this workshop promises an immersive experience that celebrates and preserves Métis culture.

Understanding and honouring Indigenous languages is foundational to connecting with the local Land, and taking steps towards Truth and Reconciliation. If you are a non-Indigenous language learner, please review these reflections  on what it means to be a non-Indigenous learner in an Indigenous language learning course.

You can also access excellent Métis Books & Resources, with 100% of proceeds going back to non-profit initiatives like this!