Words and Culture

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Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. The team creating this original content is made up exclusively of Indigenous producers, hosts and guests.

  1. Being Michif is a Bonus!

    SEP 4

    Being Michif is a Bonus!

    Host Shelagh Rogers chats with Elder Norman Fleury about the origins of Michif and reveals how her own reconnection journey is continuing.  Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    28 min
  2. Michif is Still Standing

    AUG 25

    Michif is Still Standing

    In this episode of the Michif series, host Shelagh Rogers visits with Danielle Lucier and her son Hugo. Hugo shares why it’s important to him to learn Michif and embrace the Métis culture through beadwork. And how Elton John is helping him on his language journey.  Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    27 min
  3. Fill Your Metis Language Bowl

    AUG 18

    Fill Your Metis Language Bowl

    Artist, advocate, and language learner Christi Belcourt joins host Shelagh Rogers to talk name reclamation, Métis scrip, and her own language teachers, including Métis matriarch Maria Campbell. Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    27 min
  4. Making a Métis Story Blanket

    AUG 15

    Making a Métis Story Blanket

    Host Shelagh Rogers continues her journey of connecting back to the community with her conversation with Tracy Fehr and her project of honouring Métis women and their ancestors.  Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    28 min
  5. The Truth Amanda Rheaume Holds

    AUG 3

    The Truth Amanda Rheaume Holds

    Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume shares the stories of her latest album The Truth We Hold. It chronicles Métis history both past and present. Amanda and host Shelagh Rogers practice their Michif. Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    28 min
  6. The Métis Poet

    JUL 29

    The Métis Poet

    Shelagh Rogers is joined by Governor-General award winning Métis writer Katherena Vermette who shares from her new book of poetry, and her thoughts on her ancestors and future generations.  Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    27 min
  7. Michif is a Trading Language

    JUL 22

    Michif is a Trading Language

    Legendary broadcaster Shelagh Rogers shares her journey of Métis connection while talking with Michif speakers and learners. Guest Heather Souter explains how Michif was born and how the language is kept alive.  Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    28 min
  8. TikTok and the Art of Language Revitalization

    JUL 14

    TikTok and the Art of Language Revitalization

    Lindsey Denny and Elisha Sapier use TikTok to reach youth and other tech savvy peeps in their bid to help revitalize the Mi'kmaq language. From bloopers to community involvement, Lindsey and Elisha are taking on the world, one Mi’kmaq word a day. Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada wordsandculture.ca crfc-fcrc.ca

    26 min
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Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. The team creating this original content is made up exclusively of Indigenous producers, hosts and guests.

Information

  • Channel
    CRFC / FCRC
  • Creator
    CRFC-FCRC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Words and Culture
  • Show Website
    Words and Culture

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