MICHIF: a language of USA

The following is the entry for this language as it appeared in the 14th edition (2000).
It was superseded by the corresponding entry in the 15th edition (2005). See also the corresponding entry in the current edition of Ethnologue.

SIL code: CRG

ISO 639-2: mis

Population 390 speakers in USA (1990 census). Population total both countries 390 or more.
Region Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota. Also spoken in Canada.
Alternate names   FRENCH CREE, MITCHIF
Classification Mixed Language, French-Cree.
Comments Closest to Plains Cree. Bilingualism in English. Most or all speakers are middle-aged or older. Dictionary.

Also spoken in:

Canada   
Language name   MICHIF
Alternate names   FRENCH CREE, METIS
Comments Closest to Plains Cree. Several varieties. Bilingualism in English. Most or all speakers are middle-aged or older. Grammar. Formerly buffalo hunters. See main entry under USA.
 

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