Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Voices Not Forgotten: A Digitization Project to Reclaim Michif Voices
Agreement Number:
LHOV-04-048
Agreement Value:
$86,238.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
Description:
The Louis Riel Institute (LRI) has collected valuable audio recordings spanning two decades; the 1980s-1990s. This project focuses on a collection of audio interviews that document the history, culture and languages of the Métis through the voices of Knowledge Keepers and Elders. The interviews feature Métis authors, activists, leaders and discuss topics including but not limited to Métis identity, language preservation, community histories and cultural traditions. The main goals of this project are to digitize to preserve the audio-cassette collection, transcribe audio recordings research the collection provenance and make collection accessible through LRI's content management system.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Digitized records will be identified and stored for long-term preservation with all accompanying information and transcripts
Digitized documents will be uploaded and made accessible through the ILR's content management system
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3B 0J7
Reference Number:
129-2023-2024 Q1-LHOV-04-048
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Louis Riel Institute
Program:
Listen, Hear Our Voices
Program Purpose:
Listen, Hear Our Voices supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments and non-profit organizations in: 1) digitizing existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, and 2) building the skills, knowledge and resources to do this work in their communities.