Michif and Other Languages of the Canadian Métis
Title: | Michif and Other Languages of the Canadian Métis |
Creator: | Peter Bakker & Robert A. Papen. University of Amsterdam & Université du Québec à Montréal |
Subject: | Languages, History, Michif |
Description: | This article gives a brief discussion on the origins of the words Métis and Michif. The main topic of discussion is the languages of the Red River Métis: Michif, French Cree, Métis French, Métis Plains Cree, Métis Swampy Cree, Métis Saulteaux (Ojibwa) and French and Métis English. Métis multilingualism will also be discussed. |
Publisher: | Gabriel Dumont Institute |
Date: | 1700s, 1800s, early 1900s |
Type: | Text Document |
Format: | Text |
Language: | English |
Date of Copyright: | May 30, 2003 |
Coverage: | Canada, Red River |
GDI Media Filename: | Michif and the Other.pdf |
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