This podcasts working title was “Role Models.” To honour our host Miranda’s Dakota heritage, she chose namahon makipazo
(nam-AGH-hawn ma-KEE-pazo). These the Dakota words for “Hear me. Show me” reflecting listening to podcast, and speakers learning their language, and looking to Indigenous language knowledge keepers to share.
Samson LaMontagne is the latest guest of Miranda Hanusto speak on the love of learning and teaching his language. He has been an active learner of Michif for the last eight years and shares his teachings with his students, online and off.
Conversation with Cree language instructor and recent First Nations University graduate, Darian Agecoutay, on revitalizing language.
Conversation with Saulteaux language speaker, Natalie Langan about how, when, where she learned her language and how she is keeping it alive today.