The BC Métis Federation’s Culture and Language Department is hosting two online workshops for BCMF Partner Communities members. This is the second of these workshops and will take place on March 21st, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
This workshop is designed for BCMF’s Partner Communities members and will focus on the Michif-French language while exploring its connection to family heritage. Participants will learn:
- Michif Languages: Michif’s Language status and background
- Michif-French basic family reference names and phrases learning
- Learning where Michif Languages and family come/derive from
- Connecting Michif Language to Our Family Stories
Registration
Please use the registration form below if you plan on attending this event. Some Partner Communities are hosting the workshop in person, please specify in the form if you will be attending virtually or in person.
Depending on which community you are a part of, contact the corresponding contact below for more information:
Greater Vancouver Métis Association
Danielle Desjarlais – D.Desjarlais@BCMetis.com
Métis Association of Central Okanagan
Members can either attend via Zoom or can attend in person at the Regional Okanagan Library (3731 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna). A light lunch will be provided for those attending in person.
Jennifer Percival – MACOKelowna@gmail.com
Old Fort Métis Nation
Karen Prouse K.Prouse@BCMetis.com
Peace River Métis Community Association
Jocelyn Eisert – PeaceRegionMetisCA@gmail.com
Skeena River Metis Community Association
Rosanne Forget – SkeenaRivMetis@gmail.com
