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| Title: |
Michif Speakers Conference 2008 (06) |
| Creator: |
Gabriel Dumont Institute |
| Subject: |
Hyndman, Fran, Bellrose, Louis, McCaffrey, Geordy, Aubichon, Dorthy, Michif, Speakers Conference |
| Description: |
In this video, Fran Hyndman provides the Michif report for the Métis Nation Alberta. Louis Bellrose then speaks to the group about preserving Métis culture. Geordy McCaffrey, Executive Director of the Gabriel Dumont Institute, discusses the importance of preserving Michif language and culture. Elder Dorthy Aubichon also speaks Micif to the group, and to conclude the Honourable Carole Skelton, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, announces funding for the National Michif Conference. On March 14 and 15, 2008, the Gabriel Dumont Institute hosted the National Michif Language Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Every year, the Michif National Language or Michif Speakers’ Conference is held in a location in either the four Western Canadian provinces or Ontario. |
| Date: |
March 14, 2008 |
| Type: |
Video |
| Date of Copyright: |
June 7, 2009 |
| Coverage: |
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario |