Michif Resources available from Louis Riel Institute

Li Liivr Oche Michif Ayamiiawina – The Book of Michif Prayers

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

Children’s titles containing Michif language:

  • Wa-nish-ka / Wake up
  • La Jhoornii D’aen Pchi Taan-faan / A Child’s Day
  • Lii Pchi Gaar-soon / The Little Boy
  • Kay-kwaay Oo-shi-ta-yenn Anoosh? / What are you Doing Today?
  • La Pchit Fii / The Little Girl
  • Pa-piw / Laughing
  • Miit-shook! / Eat up!

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 - Wake Up

This Michif/English language book takes children through the day from waking up to bedtime. (16 pages – full colour)
Written by: Louise Gordey
Photos by: Clara Kusomoto
Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury
Price: $2.00
16 pages – full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3
ISBN # 978-1-927531-00-6

La Jhoornii D_aen Pchi Taan-faan A Child_s Day

This Michif/English language book uses rhyming to comfort children as they go through their daily routines.

Written by: Louise Gordey
Photos by: Clara Kusomoto
Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury
Price: $2.00
20 pages – full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3
ISBN # 978-0-9865369-8-4

This Michif/English language book shows little boys playing during the day. The book is sung to the tune of Frère Jacques.

Written by: Louise Gordey
Photos by: Clara Kusomoto
Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury
Price: $2.00
20 pages – full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3
ISBN # 978-0-9881036-9-6

This Michif/English language book explores teaching the Michif language through everyday activities.

Written by: Louise Gordey
Photos by: Clara Kusomoto
Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury
Price: $2.00
19 pages – full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3
ISBN # 978-0-9865369-7-7

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.

Written by: Louise Gordey
Photos by: Clara Kusomoto
Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury
Price: $1.00
8 mini pages (cut & fold book) full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3
ISBN # 978-0-9881036-1-0

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

Written by: Louise Gordey
Photos by: Clara Kusomoto
Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury
Price: $1.00
8 mini pages (cut and fold book) full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3
ISBN # 978-0-9881036-2-7

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

Written by Louise Gordey
Photos by Clara Kusumoto
Michif translation provided by Norman Fleury
Price: $1.00
8 mini pages (cut & fold book) full colour
Suggested Grades: Pre-school to Grade 3
ISBN # 978-0-9881036-3-4