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| Title: |
When the Stories Disappear, Our People Will Disappear: Notes On Language and Contemporary Literature |
| Creator: |
Peter Bakker Institute for General Linguistics, University of Amsterdam |
| Subject: |
Oral Stories, History, Michif, Cree, Language |
| Description: |
This article discusses the importance of oral history and oral traditions. It shows the importance of passing these stories on from generation to generation and how slowly the Métis are losing their cultural and linguistic traditions. The author stresses that it is very important that the Métis’ languages be maintained so that they can pass on these stories. There are seven oral stories featured in this article that are available in English Cree and Michif. |
| Publisher: |
Gabriel Dumont Institute |
| Type: |
Text Document |
| Format: |
Text |
| Language: |
English, Cree, Michif |
| Date of Copyright: |
May 30, 2003 |
| Coverage: |
Saskatchewan |
| GDI Media Filename: |
When the Stories.pdf |
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