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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 |