Our Language is From the Land: niinyanaan nutr piyii la laange

Authors

  • Shana Cardinal University of Regina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37119/ojs2022.v27i2b.618

Abstract

This article documents how my cultural identity as a Métis woman is inherently linked to Michif words and phrases that originate from the land. Through the Michif language I continue to situate myself directly on the Saskatchewan prairie landscape. And it is because of the collective efforts of Michif speakers and Métis Old Ones who work tirelessly toward the rejuvenation of Michif language that I have been led toward working within the healing landscape which I now occupy.

            Keywords: Métis land claim, Métis rights, Métis self-government, Métis Nation

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Published

2022-06-21