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It Takes a Village

By its very nature, an endangered language cannot be revitalized alone — it takes a village. It's only by building community and working together that we can provide the necessary resources, guidance, and care to breathe new life into Michif-French.

The BCMF Michif-French Language team is a dedicated group of Métis individuals, language experts, native speakers and Elders who are committed to nurturing a connection to Michif-French for generations to come.

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Our Team

Jeanie Cardinal
Jeanie CardinalDirector of Michif LanguageJ.Cardinal@BCMetis.com

Jeanie is the Director of Michif Language at the BC Métis Federation.

Rene Therrien
Rene TherrienFluent Speaker & Elders CommitteeR.Therrien@BCMetis.com

Born in Manitoba, Rene is proudly Métis. He plays the fiddle and proudly promotes Métis culture wherever he goes.

Earl Belcourt
Earl BelcourtFluent SpeakerE.Belcourt@BCMetis.com

Earl Belcourt is a fluent Michif-French speaker.

Betty Fisher
Betty FisherElders Committee

Betty is Métis and was raised in the small Saskatchewan community of Young.

Francis Fisher
Francis FisherFluent Speaker & Elders Committee

Francis Fisher is a fluent Michif-French speaker.

Judy Smith
Judy SmithElders Committee