Canadian Geographic - Metis Nation Saskatchewan - Explore Podcast Productions
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Join celebrated Métis artist Leah Dorion as she takes us on a fascinating tour through the rich history of the Métis people of Saskatchewan, including their Michif language, and many cultural traditions based on their centuries of life in Canada's west and north.
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Join celebrated Métis artist Leah Dorion as she takes us on a fascinating tour through the rich history of the Métis people of Saskatchewan, including their Michif language, and many cultural traditions based on their centuries of life in Canada's west and north.
In this episode, award-winning Métis musician Adam Daigneault talks about his love of traditional Métis fiddle music, his influences and mentors in northern Saskatchewan, the centuries long history of the fiddle in the northwest and its importance to Métis people. Adam is also the fiddler who plays the Paykiiwikay theme song, Buffalo Gals. He tells us about the Red River origins of this classic Michif song.Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan.Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by the man above, Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.
Paykiiwikay - The Metis Culture Podcast
Join celebrated Métis artist Leah Dorion as she takes us on a fascinating tour through the rich history of the Métis people of Saskatchewan, including their Michif language, and many cultural traditions based on their centuries of life in Canada's west and north.
