"Speaking Michif" Language Lessons - see tab under "Michif Language"

Li Liivr Oche Michif Ayamiiawina - The Book of Michif Prayers

Children's titles:

• Wa-nish-ka
• A Child's Day / La Jhoornii D'aen Pchi Taan-Faan
• Lii Pchi Gaar-soon
• La Pchit Fii
• Pa-piw / Laughing
• Miit-sho! / Eat up!

Li Liivr Oche Michif Ayamiiawina - The Book of Michif Prayers (Second Edition 2010)

Includes sixteen Michif prayers and their English translations using the double vowel system for Michif.

Written by: Grace Ledoux-Zoldy

Transcription: Arthur J.C. Schmidt

Price: $4.95

24 pages - paperback

ISBN # 978-0-9865369-4-6

Little Métis Michif Series

These books were developed to fill gaps in Métis specific literature for young children.  Using rhyme, repetition and other predictable storytelling methods, children are introduced to historical and contemporary Métis children doing the things that all children do.  These books include Michif and introduce children and their families to this unique Métis language.

Wa-nish-ka

This Michif/English language book takes children through the day from waking up to bedtime. (16 pages - full colour)

A Child's Day / La Jhoornii D'aen Pchi Taan-Faan

This Michif/English language book uses rhyming to comfort children as they go through their daily routines. (20 pages - full colour)

Lii Pchi Gaar-soon

This Michif/English language book shows little boys playing during the day.  The book is sung to the tune of Frère Jacques. (20 pages - full colour)

Written by: Louise Gordey

Photos by: Clara Kusumoto

Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury

Price: $2 each or $5 for all three titles

Suggested Grades: Pre-school to Grade 3

Cut and Fold Books

La Pchit Fii

This Michif/English mini-book showcases a little girl helping her parents around the house with different household chores.  The book is sung to the tune of Frère Jacques. (8 pages)

Pa-piw / Laughing

This Michif/English mini-book shows families and children laughing while playing and interacting. (8 pages)

Miit-sho! / Eat up!

This Michif/English language book takes children through the steps needed to eat a healthy nutritious lunch. (8 pages)

Written by: Louise Gordey

Photos by: Clara Kusumoto

Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury

Price: $1 each or $2 for all three titles

Suggested Grades: Pre-school to Grade 3

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