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Michif

Michif is a language that combines elements of French and Cree languages. It's like when you mix different colors together to make a new color.

People who speak Michif might use some words that are from French and some words that are from Cree. It's a special language that is spoken by some people in Canada and the United States.

Sometimes, people who speak Michif use different words than the ones you might be used to. For example, instead of saying "hello," they might say "baa maa pii."

Michif is a special language that has been around for a long time and it's important to the people who speak it.
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