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The People of the Three Fires

There are many different Native American tribes around the United
States, but the three major tribes in Michigan are known as the Three Fires.
These tribes appeared in Michigan around 300 years ago and still exist
today. Many of their rituals, clothing, and culture can be seen in mainstream
America and are apart of our daily lives today. The tribes of the Three Fires
lived throughout the entire state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula,
and behaved much like a family. They were an alliance of tribes who traded
amongst one another, made decisions together with the leadership of their
chiefs, married one another, and helped each other during times of trouble.
These tribes were similar in many ways, but each tribe had many unique
qualities that made them different and special. The three tribes are most
commonly known as the Ojibwa (Ojibway or Chippewa), the Potawatomi,
and the Odawa (Ottawa).