Feds fund Metis language conference (fwd link)

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Feds fund Metis language conference
Saskatoon to host annual Michif event

Matthew Kruchak, The StarPhoenix
Published: Friday, January 04, 2008

With the death of every Michif-speaking Metis elder, the language which mixes
Cree verbs with French nouns fades into obscurity.

But like the infinity symbol on the Metis flag, there's hope that the dying
language will continue forever.

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research is making an
effort to keep Michif a living language. The organization, which promotes the
renewal and development of Metis culture, was awarded $60,000 by the federal
government Thursday to host the seventh annual National Michif Language
Conference.

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