The BC Métis Federation (BCMF) invites members who are Silent Speakers of Michif to apply for the Michif-French Silent Speakers Program. Starting late November, the course will run on Zoom three times a week for 10 weeks (up to 3 hours per session).

Participants will be paid an honorarium of $20 per hour for time spent in the Zoom sessions.

A silent speaker is someone who has a good understanding of a language but does not speak it. There are many kinds of silent speakers, here are some examples of Michif-French silent speakers:

• Residential school survivors who spoke Michif-French before attending school
• People who grew up hearing Michif-French and understand it but do not speak it
• People who grew up with a fluent Michif-French speaker in the home and understand the language but do not speak it
• People who have studied Michif-French extensively and have developed a high level of ability in reading and writing their language but do not speak it
• Michif-French speakers who moved away from the community for some time and do not feel comfortable speaking

For more information, and to apply, download the Michif-French Silent Speakers Program application package. If you have questions on whether or not you qualify as a Silent Speaker, please contact Jeanie Cardinal via email at J.Cardinal@BCMetis.com