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The meaning of the name of the Ottawa leader, 'Pontiac' has never been determined. However, his Ottawa name was Obwandiyag, which has an English pronunciation that sounds similar to 'Bwondiac'. There is speculation that the name 'Pontiac' was simply a mispronunciation of Obwandiyag.

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