Nakamo en shaañsooñ

Sing a Michif folk song!

© Written by David Delorme, Louis Riel Institute, Métis Languages Department, 2023


Ochipita

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.


Oomshiishi Aañ Michif

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

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