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Below you will find articles and databases specific to Languages. As we progressively move to an online environment X̱wi7x̱wa is moving away from print and physical materials. For more research guides please refer to the related guides on the left side of this page.
The Métis language is called Michif (also Mitchif, Mechif, Michif-Cree, Métif, Métchif, French Cree). Michif is blend of Cree and French; the verbs are taken from Cree, while the nouns are taken from French.
For information on Michif, check out A Language of Our Own [e-book] by Peter Bakker (1997).
Online Michif Resources