Michif Speakers Conference 2008 (08)

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Title: Michif Speakers Conference 2008 (08)
Creator: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Subject: Morin, Max, Fleury, George, Norman, Songs, Oaks, Harriet, Michif Speakers Conference
Description: In this video, Max Morin discusses the importance of preserving Michif. George Fleury also sings some songs in Michif as well. Norman Fleury concludes for the day while Elder Harriet Oaks provides a closing prayer. 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: Ile a la Crosse, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario