Wah waa! Kohkom Ernestine and Moshom Alphonse have paddled downstream to Wanuskewin again to visit and speak in Northern Michif with their grandkids.

This video series was produced by Métis Nation British Columbia and was written by and stars Northern Michif speakers Maureen Belanger (Ernestine) and Duane Favel (Alphonse).

Learn a fun song about counting in Northern Michif with Kohkom Ernestine (Elder Maureen Belanger)!

Numbers Song with Ernestine

Sing along to "Kîspin Kisâkihin" with Alphonse in Northern Michif!

Kîspin Kisâkihin Song

Watch as Alphonse and Ernestine tell the story of Alphonse hunting a moose, in Northern Michif and English.

Hunting Moose Story

Watch as Alphonse tells another one of his classic hunting stories in Northern Michif - this time about shooting geese!

Hunting Geese Story

Ernestine and Alphonse get a facetime call from their granddaughter who reads a prayer for them in Northern Michif.

Call with Nôsisim

Ernestine and Alphonse teach their nôsisimak (grandchildren) how to play Chase the Ace.

Playing Cards

Sing along with Ernestine as she sings the animal song in Northern Michif.

Animal Song

While stranded downstream at Wanuskewin, Ernestine and Alphonse call the Mayor of Île-à-la-Crosse for a wildfire update in their town.

Wildfire Update with the Mayor

Join Ernestine and Alphonse as they use hand puppets to introduce animals from skunks to eagles and everything in-between.

What Animal Is This?

After fleeing the wildfires, Ernestine and Alphonse have arrived at Wanuskewin after a long paddle down the river from Île-à-la-Crosse. 