Michif Speakers Conference 2008 (07)

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Title: Michif Speakers Conference 2008 (07)
Creator: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Subject: Burnouf, Laura, Souter, Heather, Sinclair, Bruce, Larin, Rene, Songs, Michif, Speakers Conference
Description: In this video, Laura Burnouf and Heather Souther sing two songs in Michif. Bruce Sinclair also conducts a one- person play regarding his journey to preserve Michif. Rene Laurin of the Métis Nation of Ontario also provides a Michif report for his province. Finally, Bev Worsely introduces Chris Blondeau Perry and described her volunteer work. Finally, Chris Blondeau Perry speaks briefly. 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 9, 2009
Coverage: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario