Most consider themselves Omàmiwinini or Anicinàbe, and not Algonquin; Anicinàbe means "the original people". The origins of the word "Algonquin" are unknown, though there are claims that it came from similar sounding words from other tribes, meaning bark-eaters, allies, fish-spearers, and even good dancers.
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A northeastern tribe.
because monkeys slept with baboons
They have a rich and varied history, depending on the specific tribe.
The Algonquins did NOT make Totem Poles.Totem Poles were erected only by Native Americans from the Northwest Coast of the United States and Canada.The Algonquins were an eastern tribe.
They cost them fur and fresh meat
Do you mean, are the Algonquins part of the wooodland tribe? Yes, they are. The Algonquins lived in eastern Canada, along what is now Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and Labrador. They hunted on forest animals and fish.
Each tribe of Algonquin's worked under their own government. Usually the tribe had its own council of elders, warriors, or clan members.
There are currently no saints from the Mohawk tribe. However, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha is half Mohawk and may soon be canonized. Her father was from the Mohawk tribe and her mother was from the Algonquins.
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i think it was the lake that was named after the tribe... the Algonquins You are probably thinking of the Hurons this is a tribe that resides in Canada as well as in the USA. they are named for Lake Huron one of the Great Lakes.
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