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Métis

A distinct cultural group, who claim both Aboriginal and European ancestors. Métis is a French word meaning ‘mixed blood’.

Michif

The language spoken by the Métis people. It is a mixture of Cree and French

Mother Tongue

Native language or a language from which another language originates.

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