Michif Language Revitalization Circle - MLRC

To register for the Kelowna Michif Language Gathering, follow this link to the registration form on SpeakMichif.ca: https://speakmichif.ca/forms/kelowna-michif-language-gathering-registration-form

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INVITATION TO LANGUAGE GATHERING

Tawnishi / Tawnshi (Hello),
MLRC will be hosting a free of charge, day long, fully catered Language Gathering that includes door prizes, free give aways, free Michif Orange T-Shirts (Sweat Shirts and Hoodies are available to buy at cost), and hands on, interactive demonstrations of a variety of learning activities and games.

WHERE: Element, Evergreen A, 5988 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023
TIME: 9am – 4 pm (check in table opens at 8am)

All multi-generational members of the general public and the Métis Nation are welcome to attend, meet our Fluent Speaker, Brousse Flammand and learn more about MLRC’s Language and Cultural programs, SpeakMichif.ca website, the Coloured Syllable Phonetic Learning System (CSPLS), and how MLRC utilizes these to facilitate Language Circles.

Participants will have the opportunity to share what they are doing, plan, or hope to do in their communities to revitalize their Indigenous Languages & Cultures. While, also, forming and building relationships and collaborations with like-minded people and organizations as we work together and share our resources.

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT:
Gas cards (for drivers) & Parking is covered
People taking public transportation will receive a $7 cash Honorarium (except children under 13)
NOTE: Taxies will not be covered unless pre-approved by MLRC

As space is limited (50 people), please register (see attached form) as soon as possible via email at [email protected] or by phone 250-474-5349

Please note, our office will be closed from January 18-23, 2023

Please share with anyone you think might be interested!

Pishishkapamishshō (Take care),
Anita Barker, Executive Director

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