Taanshi, hello,<br><br>Heather Souter d-ishinikaashon. En Michif Campeville, MB, Canada ohchi. My name is Heather Souter. I am a Michif (Metis) from Camperville, Manitoba, Canada.<br><br>Those working in language documentation/revitalization of Michif (Metis) languages continue to face many challenges. One is the lack of understanding about the possible positive contributions linguists (both indigenous and non-indigenous) can make to language policy and program formation and implementation. Now, I am aware that there have been many negative experiences with anthropologists and linguists in the past, but I would like to know of positive experiences and relationship in the present. My intention is to provide this information to our provincial Minister of Michif Languages (Manitoba Metis Federation) with the hope that it will inspire our politicians and bureaucrats to actively explore the possibilities of respectful collaboration with academics and other language professionals.<br>
<br>I thank you in advance for any information you may provide.<br><br>Eekoshi pitamaa. That is all for now.<br>Heather Souter<br>Language Activist and Community Language Researcher<br><br>