Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has announced the expansion of its early learning language pilot projects across the province.
In the 2021-2022 school year, Dene language learning will continue for a second year through Northern Lights School Division in La Loche. The Michif pilot project will continue at Regina Public Schools, Regina Catholic Schools, Saskatoon Public Schools, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Rossignol Elementary in Île-àla-Crosse. Joining the Michif language pilot project in the fall are Prairie Spirit, Saskatchewan Rivers in Prince Albert and area, Prince Albert Catholic School Division and Northwest School Division in the Meadow Lake region.

The organization says Michif was on the brink of extinction. It calls the Michif and Dene Early Learning Pilot Projects, significant and unprecedented steps in preserving Métis culture. The two-year pilot project was announced last September. Over 130 kindergarten and prekindergarten students are taking part.