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A Language of Our Own

- The Genesis of Michif, the Mixed Cree-French Language of the Canadian Metis

About A Language of Our Own

The Michif language is considered "impossible" as it uses French for nouns and Cree for verbs, and utilizes two sets of grammatical rules. This study uses historical research and fieldwork data to analyze the language, spoken by the descendants of French Canadian fur traders and Cree Indians.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195097122
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 336
  • Published:
  • June 3, 1998
  • Dimensions:
  • 227x153x29 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 510 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 8, 2025

Description of A Language of Our Own

The Michif language is considered "impossible" as it uses French for nouns and Cree for verbs, and utilizes two sets of grammatical rules. This study uses historical research and fieldwork data to analyze the language, spoken by the descendants of French Canadian fur traders and Cree Indians.

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