Michif Cultural Connections Company
9 mission ave T8N 3Z9 Saint Albert, AB, Canada

Michif Word of the Day - November 27, 2020 Miyoonakishkatoohk Meaning: Welcome ... Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php #MétisNation #MichifWOTD

Warning: you won’t be able to sit listening to this! This is the audio for a promo video that we are having made. Our young folk are so talented! Here is Zachary Willier playing the square dancer’s anthem Big John McNeil and St Anne’s Reel. Enjoy!

Michif Word of the Day - February 15, 2021 Michif Meaning: Métis ... Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: http://metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php #MétisNation #MichifWOTD

We are looking for meaningful ways to decolonize our way of learning and to give back their teachings." Students in Sipekne’katik First Nation are learning firsthand traditional knowledge, the Mi’kmaq way.

Never too late ;) Created by Giniw Paradis

Join Ciimaan/Kahuwe’ya/Qajaq for a winter Michif language workshop session! Joshua Morin from Michif Cultural Connections (Alberta) will be joining us via Zoom on Wednesday January 20th, 1-3 PM (Toronto time) This workshop is open to Indigenous studies students, University of Toronto students and Indigenous community members.... Please email Jenny Blackbird, CKQ Coordinator to register: [email protected]

Happy Métis Week everyone!! Have you ever been interested into how to say "I am Métis" or "You are Métis" in our language Michif! Well heres a video to help with how to pronounce that! Ni Michif or Michif niiya - I am Métis/I am Michif ... Ki Michif or Michif kiiya - You are Métis/You are Michif Try it out this week!

Guess what guys!?! My new boots with Manitobah Mukluks officially dropped today! There are only 300 pairs made! Order here: https://bit.ly/ChristiBelcourt ***... My latest design takes its inspiration from Metis floral embroidery patterns. We Metis are not only known for our flower beadwork, but also our silk embroidery and quillwork. Historically we beaded, embroidered or quilled on hide. Silk embroidery was often done on unsmoked hide like caribou or deer hide. The white colour of the hide was a perfect backdrop for the rich pinks, reds, purples, greens and blues of the silk threads. Often the buttonhole stitch was used, giving Metis embroidery a very unique look. As always I take my inspiration from the land and think about those ancestors who walked before me, creating beautiful wearable works of art and at the same time, creating an artistic legacy for future generations. The Grandmothers of old are always with us. They knew the land, the plants and the medicines as they walked on Mother Earth. My wish for you all is that you will remember your grandmothers are always with you as you walk on your life’s path, and that we can all rise to stand up for Mother Earth and the future generations.

Today is Louis Riel Day! Learn and celebrate the Metis leader, his life and legacy with Rosie.

Here it is!! Yesterday's Metis Flag raising event!! I am so proud of everyone who came together during these uncertain times to ensure our Nation's voice continues!

I'm so honored to be part of this panel! Come hear me talk about the Metis and our material culture such as Moccasins!! "Since 2011, Rock your Mocs has encouraged Indigenous peoples to share their cultural pride and showcase the diversity of Indigenous peoples by sharing stories through the photos of their moccasins. To celebrate the week-long campaign, Indigenous Directions at Concordia University is hosting Rocking Those Mocs: Pride, Strength and Unity. The discussion will include voices and perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people on how wearing moccasins and regalia empowers nations and individual pride. The discussion will be followed by a Q & A with the panelists"

Roots of Resilience wishes everyone an awesome #MetisWeek. Especially our amazing Métis Board member Sharon Morin (Metis Morin). Celebrate with us by learning with and from the Métis organizations where you live.!Roots of Resilience wishes everyone an awesome #MetisWeek. Especially our amazing Métis Board member Sharon Morin (Metis Morin). Celebrate with us by learning with and from the Métis organizations where you live.!

This is a song that I wrote and performed at Calgary City Hall for National Métis Week which is held annually in November in the week surrounding Louis Riel Day... (Nov 16). Louis Riel Day is observed to remember and honour Riel's leadership and bravery in leading the Métis people of western Canada during the Red River and North-West Resistance. See more