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How did the michif come up with the words and the phrases to the language?
How they came up with the language was by combining the michif-cree and the metis language to make the new language.
How did the Michif language change over the time?
The michif language changed over time with how the earth changed. The language changed so that people can learn it better with how the word is said and spelled.
How do you say welcome in Metis?
In Michif, the language of the Métis people, "Welcome" is translated as "Booshoo."
How do you say hello in metis?
Tansi is a common greeting in Michif, the language spoken by the Métis people.
What was the main language of the metis people?
The main language was called michif. it was made so that both the french and aboriginal people in the settlement could understand each other. It is basically made up of French words with Cree pronunciations. if you know basic French, this should give you an idea: Sun: Solay Dog: Shy'aen Mouse: Sore (pronounced SOR-ee) etc.
What language do the Metis speak?
According to the Montana writer Peter Bowen, whose character Gabriel duPré is a Métis, they speak a dialect of Canadian French he calls Coyote French. It is true that one of the original historical languages spoken by the Métis was French. It wasn't so-called 'standard' French (as described in dictionaries and grammar books) but more the popular, idiomatic oral French as spoken by the early traders and canoers from the St Lawrence Valley (now Québec). This type of French eventually evolved, due to influence by the local Amerindian languages the Metis also spoke (in the West, mostly Cree and Ojibwe, but also Assiniboine, Dene, etc.), and to the lack of contact with their eastern cousins, into a unique dialect of Canadian French. If in Montana, this French dialect is (was?) called 'Coyote French', elsewhere, it's usually called Michif French (Michif being the local French pronunciation of the term 'métis' (from an older form 'métif'). It is still spoken by a number of francophone Métis in the Prairie provinces of Canada. The new Smithsonian Institute Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. has a section devoted to the Michif French-speaking community of St. Laurent, Manitoba. At the exhibit, one can listen to and watch a video entirely in Michif French. Another language that was spoken by the Métis was a very unique mixed language which linguists call MICHIF. It is a mixture of Michif French and Plains Cree (the western dialect of Cree, an Algonquian language). In Michif, all the nouns are from French, all the verbs are from Cree. Other grammatical categories are from either or even from both. Today, less than 100 speakers of Michif are still alive, mostly living in the Prairie provinces or in North Dakota. It is quite possible that there are still Michif speakers in Montana, although that has not been definitely proven, as no empirical research has been done on the matter. Another typical Métis language that has now disappeared is Bungee. This was a mixture of English, Scottish (Orcadian) Gaelic and Ojibway. It was mostly spoken by destitute Métis in Manitoba. It probably died out in the early part of the 20th century. Many Métis, especially in Northern Saskatchewan and Northern Alberta speak Cree. They also speak Ojibway (the local dialect called Saulteaux) in Northern Manitoba. In the Territories, Métis still speak Michif French and a variety of Dene languages such as Chipewyan, Slavey, Dogrib, etc. Nowadays, the vast majority of Métis, both in Canada and in the USA, speak English as their everyday language.
Did any Metis speak English besides Louis Riel in his time?
Yes. Many Métis did speak English, in addition to Cree, Saulteaux and Michif, a combination of English, French, and Cree.
What was mixed with aboriginal and European descent?
The Métis (/meɪˈtiː/; Canadian French: [meˈtsɪs]; Michif: [mɪˈtʃɪf]) are one of the Aboriginal peoples in Canada who trace their descent to mixed First Nations and European heritage
What is the name of dialect spoken by the metis?
A majority of the Métis once spoke, and many still speak, either Métis French or an indigenous language such as Mi'kmaq, Cree, Anishinaabemowin, etc. A few in some regions spoke a creole or mixed language called Michif. Michif, Mechif or Métchif is a phonetic spelling of the Métis pronunciation of Métif, a variant of Métis.The Métis today predominantly speak French, with English a strong second language, as well as numerous Aboriginal tongues.
What Languages did Louis Riel speak?
Louis Riel was a highly educated man who spoke and read both French and English fluently.
How the metis live?
The Métis people, recognized as one of Canada's Indigenous groups, have a unique culture that blends Indigenous and European traditions, particularly French and Scottish influences. They traditionally lived in the Prairie provinces and along the fur trade routes, engaging in farming, hunting, and trapping. Today, Métis communities maintain their heritage through language, music, dance, and storytelling, while also participating in modern society. Their vibrant culture is celebrated through events like Métis Day and the promotion of the Michif language.
What Métis language is derived from Cree and French?
Michif is the Métis ("mixed") language which is derived from Cree and French. The language may be found in northern North Dakota in regard to the United States of America and in Manitoba and Saskatchewan in terms of Canada. About 500 surviving speakers mix borrowed Dene and Ojibway, Cree verbs, and French nouns.
