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—Jada Pinkett Smith

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—Dr. Grace Lee Boggs, philosopher and Detroit community organizer

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Activities

Animal Friends in Michigan
Words and Pictures by Alyx Cadotte

Can you match the animals below to their English and Aninishinaabemowin names? Which of these is your favorite Michigan animal? Print and color these animal friends, or try drawing pictures of them in your own style!

Click on the image below to download the printable PDF that includes both the matching activity as well as large images of the drawings to color.