© Written by David Delorme, Louis Riel Institute, Métis Languages Department, 2023
Ochipita, ochipita
Ochipitamok
Lii zaviirooñ daañ loo
Lii zaviirooñ daañ loo
Ochipitamok lii zaviirooñ daañ loo
English
Pull, pull
Everybody pull
Your paddles through the water
Your paddles through the water
Pull your paddles through the water
Repeat fast, slow, and dramatize paddling through calm water and rough water.
Keekway anima aañ Michif
Keekway anima aañ Michif
Keekway anima aañ Michif
1
Aeñ kanoo ooma aañ Michif
Aeñ kanoo ooma aañ Michif
Aeñ kanoo ooma aañ Michif
Aeñ kanoo ooma aañ Michif
Oomshiishi aañ Michif
2
Aeñ zaviirooñ ooma aan Michif
Aeñ zaviirooñ ooma aan Michif
Aeñ zaviirooñ ooma aan Michif
Aeñ zaviirooñ ooma aan Michif
Oomshiishi aañ Michif
3
Aeñ zhilee ooma aan Michif
Aeñ zhilee ooma aan Michif
Aeñ zhilee ooma aan Michif
Aeñ zhilee ooma aan Michif
Oomshiishi aañ Michif
Add any other nouns you are learning in Michif!
English
What's that (over there) in Michif?
What's that (over there) in Michif?
What's that (over there) in Michif?
This is a canoe in Michif
This is a canoe in Michif
This is a canoe in Michif
This is a canoe in Michif
Like this in Michif
Add a paddle, a life jacket, etc. add any other nouns you are learning in Michif!
Zhi Kapaeb, Zhi For
Sung to the tune of Motherless Children by The Carter Family
Zhi kapaeb, zhi for, zhi kapaeb
Zhi kapaeb, zhi for, zhi kapaeb
Dapweeyimishon, zhaakihikaashon
Zhi kapaeb, zhi for, zhi kapaeb
Namakeekway goshten niya
Namakeekway goshten niya
Kiyaam, kiyaam, ni-kashkihtaan
Namakeekway goshten niya
Ti booñ keur, aeñ booñ namii kiya
Ti booñ keur, aeñ booñ namii kiya
Meetaweetaak, moochihkitaataak
Ti booñ keur, aeñ booñ namii kiya
Kitooshchikee la giitaar kitooshchikee
Kitooshchikee la giitaar kitooshchikee
Kaahkiyawiyak niimitaak, paahpitaak
Kitooshchikee la giitaar kitooshchikee
Ni-piikishkwaan aañ Michif, ni-piikishkwaan
Ni-piikishkwaan aañ Michif, ni-piikishkwaan
Tahkinee nawach ee-gishkeetamaan
Ni-piikishkwaan aañ Michif, ni-piikishkwaan
Zhi kapaeb, zhi for, zhi kapaeb
Zhi kapaeb, zhi for, zhi kapaeb
Dapweeyimishon, zhaakihikaashon
Zhi kapaeb, zhi for, zhi kapaeb
English
I am capable, I am strong, I am capable
I am capable, I am strong, I am capable
I believe in myself, I am loved
I am capable, I am strong, I am capable
I am not afraid of anything
I am not afraid of anything
Relax, relax, I can do it
I am not afraid of anything
You are kind, you are a good friend
You are kind, you are a good friend
Let's play, let's have fun
You are kind, you are a good friend
Play the guitar, play it
Play the guitar, play it
Everyone, let's dance, let's laugh
Play the guitar, play it
I speak Michif, I speak
I speak Michif, I speak
I'm always learning more
I speak Michif, I speak
I am capable, I am strong, I am capable
I am capable, I am strong, I am capable
I believe in myself, I am loved
I am capable, I am strong
Wii-mishi-kimowan
Waasheeshkwan pi li syel il e bleu anoch
Kishiteew li salee naakoshiw anoch
Maaka dimaeñ no ka-miyopayin por kiyanaan
Peetaak aeñ parapleu wii-mishi-kimowan
English
It is clear out and the sky is blue today
It is hot out and the sun is shining today
But tomorrow won't go well for us
Bring an umbrella, it's going to rain a lot
Taanshpii Ee-kiiweeyen
Ki-shaakihitin mooñ namii
Taaneehki ee-shipweeteeyen mooñ namii
Ni-nohtee-moochikitaan aañsaamb
Taanshpii ee-kiiweeyen
Kishkeeyihten chiiñ taandee ee-itohteeyen
Kiihtwaam ni-maaton, ni-peyakon
Namo wiikaach ni-waanihkaan
Taamiigok ee-kii-wiichihiyin
Kaaya waanihkee niya
Ki-shaakihitin mooñ namii
Taaneehki ee-shipweeteeyen mooñ namii
Ni-nohtee-meetawaan aañsaamb
English
I love you, my friend
Why are you leaving, my friend
I want to have fun together
When are you coming home?
Do you know where you're going?
I'm crying again, I'm alone
I'll never forget
How much you helped me
Don't forget me
I love you, my friend
Why are you leaving, my friend
I want to play together