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On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Residential School Survivors and their families. The TRC’s C...
09/30/2025

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Residential School Survivors and their families. The TRC’s Calls to Action remind us that Indigenous languages are a fundamental part of culture, identity, and community.

Supporting Indigenous language revitalization, reclaiming original names, and strengthening Indigenous-led language initiatives are important steps toward healing, justice, and reconciliation.

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09/05/2025

Word of the week!

Kaawaapamitin — a Michif phrase for “See you later”

As we wrap up our Michif series, it’s not a goodbye, it’s a kaawaapamitin. Thank you for joining us on this journey through learning about Michif language and culture!

Listen to the final episode of the Michif series on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, on our website, or at the participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨

09/03/2025

As we are wrapping up the Michif series, we have a surprise bonus episode to share with you! Join host Shelagh Rogers as she chats with Elder Norman Fleury about the origins of Michif and reveals how her own reconnection journey is continuing.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, on our website, or at the participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨

08/25/2025

The sixth episode of the Michif series drops today! Join host Shelagh Roger as she visits Danielle Lucier and her son Hugo. Hugo shares why it’s important to him to learn Michif and embrace the Métis culture through beadwork. And how Elton John is helping him on his language journey.

Listen to the rest of the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧
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08/19/2025

The fifth episode of the Michif series just dropped! Artist, advocate, and language learner Christi Belcourt joins host Shelagh Rogers to talk name reclamation, MĂ©tis scrip, and her own language teachers, including MĂ©tis matriarch Maria Campbell.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website.

08/15/2025

Word of the week!

Ni-maamaa-awa — a Michif phrase for “This is my mother”

A beautiful reminder that every language carries love and respect for the women who raise and guide us. đź’–

The full episode is now out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on our website.

08/12/2025

The fourth episode of the Michif series just dropped! The host Shelagh Rogers continues her journey of connecting back to the community with her conversation with Tracey Fehr and her project of honouring MĂ©tis women and their ancestors.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website.

08/08/2025

Words of the Week!

Boon Swer — Good night
Boon Matayn — Good morning
Bonn Apray Mijii — Good afternoon

These phrases come from the Michif language. Which one will you try today?

Listen to the full episode now on , , our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨

08/07/2025

The third episode of the Michif series just dropped! The host Shelagh Rogers is joined by the MĂ©tis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume who shares the stories of her latest album The Truth We Hold. It chronicles MĂ©tis history both past and present. Amanda and host Shelagh practice their Michif.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website.

08/01/2025

The second episode of the Michif series just dropped! The host Shelagh Rogers is joined by Governor-General award winning MĂ©tis writer Katherena Vermette who shares from her new book of poetry, and her thoughts on her ancestors and the future generation.

Listen to the full episode on , , our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨

07/25/2025

Word of the Week!

Ki-shankinitin - in Michif, this beautiful word means “I love you”

Share it with someone special. Language carries love and this one speaks from heart. ❤️

07/24/2025

In case you missed it on Monday…

The first episode of the Michif series just dropped! Join the host Shelagh Rogers as she welcomes you to the culture of Michif. Listen to the legendary broadcaster Shelagh share her journey of MĂ©tis connection while talking with Michif speakers and learners. The special guest is Heather Souter and in this episode, Heather explains how Michif was born and how the language is kept alive.

Listen to the rest of the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website, or at participating radio stations listed on our website. 🎧✨

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