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CA-K056Indigenous peoples & reconciliation

Michif is a distinct Métis language

A modern statue of Louis Riel at the Manitoba Legislative Grounds; an illustration of Métis public history, not a depiction of Michif speakers or a language lesson.
A modern statue of Louis Riel at the Manitoba Legislative Grounds; an illustration of Métis public history, not a depiction of Michif speakers or a language lesson. Louis Riel statue at the Manitoba Legislative Grounds · Jay Friesen · Photo source · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Michif is a distinct language associated with the Métis people and their history. Its development draws on French and Cree, but it is a language in its own right, not simply incorrect French or Cree.

Scope & context

Métis language heritage is diverse; not every Métis person speaks Michif.

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Métis National Council

Michif as its own language